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Pillar of the Community
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New arrival! What would you grade this Half Dollar?  Thanks for looking!!  1814 Capped Bust Half Dollar  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Wow..Nice coin!
I don't see much for wear,and I can't tell if its lusterous in hand but I sure like the look of this coin!
I think its AU-58 with a shot at Unc.
not my expertise but beautiful coin!
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United States
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I am going to say...
AU-55
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What a glorious coin. This one is special, Moe. I'm going to call it AU55, partly because anything AU and above is very scarce. It's a $1000+ coin in AU55, let alone 58.
One more thing: It's O-109, R.2 supposedly but tough as nails in high grade - that's the reason for my value quote. Furthermore, these are almost always found heavily-clashed; an unclashed version carries a pretty hefty interest level. Yours doesn't seem to have very much clashing at all - all I see is in front of the nose. Given how fresh the dies seem (LDS, heavily-drawn examples exist), I have to wonder if it clashed more than once.
This one is special, man. I'm aware of the quality of your collection when I say that this one is a significant acquisition for you.
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United States
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Wow....That is absolutely stunning. I cannot imagine how it looks in hand.
Truly AMAZING Moe!!!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Wow I agree with the others that is one stunning coin!  On the grade I would guess AU-58. |
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United States
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If I had to take a stab at grading from the pics, I would say 58. The nicest 14 I've ever seen. Congratulations!
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Canada
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Oh my. That one almost made me pass out! That is one awesome coin!!! |
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Pillar of the Community
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FYI: the PCGS lists this coin as part of the "Frederick Collection". ( Donald R. Frederick. Pretty well known Capped Bust Half nut. He's well worth the Google!)  |
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A tremendous coin Moe. Stellar detail, clean fields, great color a true beauty. Congratulations.
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United States
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FYI: the PCGS lists this coin as part of the "Frederick Collection". You cracked it?  If I'm gathering threads from the Internet correctly, that makes this coin AU50 and one of the top 4 in a PCGS slab - they only have two in Mint State and two AU50's. This one didn't show up in the liquidation auction at Heritage in 2010, so it changed hand by private party. Interesting. |
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Wow AU 55 IMO, but in hand may be needed. I see no real wear, but I believe it's has a touch of rub here and there. Stunning Capped Bust Half Moe - Thanks for sharing.
"Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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That's a real beauty. I wish I still collected them.
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Bedrock of the Community
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AU55. a real rare beauty!  thanks for sharing |
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United States
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Seriously beautiful coin Moe!
I'm in the AU55 camp as well.
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Posted 05/23/2013 3:52 pm
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