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Moderator
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The second coin from my trip to the dealer today. Does she make VF? There's a test for you in these pics.   |
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 United States
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Looks like she didn't take off her cold cream for the picture.  I'd say VF35 but I'm new to the Busts. I failed the test for I see none.  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I think you have a nice VF35 there. A shade to much wear for EF in my opinion. On the obverse the ear is well defined, the clasp is clear and some of the star centers are still visable. On the reverse there is still a lot of feather detail and the sheild lines all appear seperate. My favorite series, in my favorite condition hands down. She is beautiful...even with her face cream "on"!!!!Mike   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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i'D GIVE IT A 30-35. IT SURE IS NICE.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Where's the poodle?  |
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Valued Member
United States
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Great crust factor on that beauty. I grade her at VF, but I would bet it would holder at XF40. I am not one to offer attributions on CB50c, but the 8 in the date looks re cut at the top(I think O-115 r3) or the 8 punched over a blundered 3 (O-108a r1?). However, I don't see any cracks in the pics that are associated with these O's? (I really just buy the Overton text, so if any one has spare I would be interested. Preferably the 3rd Ed.) A great example of an earlier die state lettered edge. I only wish I could find quality stuff like that locally. Nice pickup.
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Forum Mom
United States
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I think it's a nice VF30. I just love the way these coins tone! I agree that she would probably slab for a little higher (35 or 40). Nice going on the attribution, Benji. I am sure that you are correct with your O-115 attribution, though I can't see the diagonal in the shield, the line connecting the olive leaf to the left wing is very clear. Great coin, Dave!!  |
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Valued Member
United States
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..."the line connecting the olive leaf to the left wing is very clear."
I was wondering about that. I couldn't tel whether it was a crack or a scratch.
SuperDave, I think $60 for any original skinned, crusty CB50c is a spectacular deal!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Congratulations, SuperDave. Very nice coin.  I would agree on a grade of VF+. These seem to be getting ever harder to find. Glad you visited your dealer! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Great coin, cold cream or not. I think she looks VF-35.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Outstanding buy Dave! I just love Bustie's in this condition. If only she could talk......... P.S. Tell your dealer I'd like a handful of these.....at that price!!!!!Mike  |
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