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Valued Member
United States
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I think xf but not to good at this. I wonder what would have caused the rub areas, it's too bad it happened cause a lot of areas to me look AU condition. But those darn rub marks. Comments please. I still like this coin, it's my oldest one   |
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Moderator
 United States
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You're looking at typical Bust strike flatness; looks like rub because those areas simply don't patina the way the rest of the coin does. I'm thinking this one a slam dunk at XF with a shot at AU depending on how a pro might evaluate the strike. Tough issue in higher grades like this; they circulated heavily. Love the color.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Great eye appeal. XF+++ and may have a shot at a low AU grade.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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By rub areas, are you talking about the lighter areas in the hair curls, eagle's head, and wing? I believe those are caused simply by the patina being worn away. I am going to say it grades AU-50. It has enough detail for an AU. The eye appeal is great. If it doesn't make AU, it might be because of the luster but I think EF-45 would be the minimum.
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Valued Member
 United States
308 Posts |
AU would be nice. You think this is a good one for sending in someday?
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United States
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AU would be nice. You think this is a good one for sending in someday?
My pessimistic opinion of value is ~$150 in a PCGS slab. If that math works for you, by all means consider slabbing. |
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United States
308 Posts |
I paid $110.00 two yrs ago, sounds like I did OK.
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United States
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I paid $110.00 two yrs ago, sounds like I did OK.
All day, every day, every single equivalent coin you could sell me at $110. Yeah, that was a decent purchase, and pretty much the Bust Half I'd choose (along with an 1839) for the relevant spots in a 7070. |
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United States
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All day, every day, every single equivalent coin you could sell me at $110.  In that price range and with that much eye appeal I don't think you can go wrong on a Capped Bust Half! The market currently for Capped Bust Halves is red hot from what I've heard. Edited by Joe2007
01/05/2014 01:49 am
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United States
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The market currently for Capped Bust Halves is red hot from what I've heard. Capped Bust Halves enjoy a fanaticism of fan base equaling and perhaps exceeding early copper, which is to say it doesn't get much better. Busties are readily available, thoroughly researched as to variety, attended by a supporting Club with stringent-but-achievable conditions for membership which involve buying a_lot of coins, and (in my humble opinion) an utterly beautiful design. "Red hot" is not transitory. I'm of the opinion that - aside possibly Morgans - Bust Halves are the single most-collectible US coin issue from the standpoint of both buyer and seller. |
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United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Very nice and a keeper, but just too much wear for anything more than a XF40 in my eyes.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4337 Posts |
I'd love it out of the glare of the Mylar to really see the surface in all of its glory.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1959 Posts |
Remember how this one looks and buy all you can just like it. Don't think it makes AU though. Put me down for 40-45. Nice coin.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Nice coin!! I agree with XF-40, possibly 45; but not enough luster to go AU imho.
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Posted 01/04/2014 11:40 pm
