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Rest in Peace
United States
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So I recently traded a good friend of mine for a nice draped bust Half Cent. I already have a nice example in my 7070, but I also really like the new one for very different reasons. Each example favored poorly in TPG encapsulation for different reasons. This is a tough decision, and I am 50/50 as to which one will remain in my type set. Which of these 2 coins would you prefer in your 7070 and why. The first one is the example I traded my friend for. It is evenly struck, and has some nice underlying red highlights around the devices....with just a slight hint of luster:   This second one I already had in my 7070. It is very unevenly struck, but the well struck areas give off stronger details than the one above. There are no red highlights, but this coin exhibits tons of luster in the fields and on the devices.   |
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Valued Member
United States
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Moderator
 United States
23522 Posts |
I have to lean towards the first one. The original requires somewhat an expert to appreciate how its' issues create a desirable coin, but the new one is just in your face.
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Rest in Peace
United States
4078 Posts |
Me to! The 1804 has outstanding eye appeal, great color.
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Pillar of the Community
968 Posts |
I prefer the fully struck specimen.
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Pillar of the Community
Korea, Republic Of
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I'd go with the first one. Way more eye appeal them the 1807. Love the even strike and the hints of red around the devices.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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The first one looks much nicer. I vote for the 1804!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4085 Posts |
Another vote for the 1804. I like the more even strike and the fact that there is still some mint red luster showing after 210 years.
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Valued Member
United States
291 Posts |
I like the 1804 better, but when I was looking for a nice mint state Half Cent I was surprised to learn that the 1804 issue was one of the highest mintages in the whole series (1794 - 1856) with over a million coins minted that year. Only 8 million Half Cents were minted between 1794 - 1856, so a montage of 1 million in 1804 is substantial. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
567 Posts |
I like the 1807, I prefer the cool toning over the warm toning.
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Valued Member
United States
450 Posts |
Don't think the luster is orginal on the 1804, prob an old cleaning.
So if that bothers you, that could be a factor in your decision.
Otherwise very nice detail.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1042 Posts |
I agree with SsuperDdave. The first has more eye-appeal to the average collector. Both coins are amazing and I'd be proud to own either one. I suggest starting a 2nd 7070!   |
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Valued Member
United States
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The first one gets my vote- beautiful coin! Both are really nice, though.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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One vote more for the '04  |
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United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I vote 1804 because, even though it has less mint luster than the 1807, it just plain looks nicer. That is, if I'm not mistaken, the point of a type set.
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Posted 06/07/2014 11:54 am
