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Valued Member
United States
112 Posts |
Well, I went to the CoinStar today and unloaded all my pocket change that I've saved up for the year...... over $350! (although the CoinStar machine DID NOT like my metal detecting clad finds.......). Anyway, I treated myself to this 1829/7 Bustie! What do you think? Any ideas to a grade? And, any help with an Overton variety would be appreciated! Additional pictures and closeups are available. Thanks, Rick   |
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New Member
United States
33 Posts |
I am not overly familiar with the bust coinage so I can't help you on variety but I must say that I like the color- pretty crisp coin.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5318 Posts |
Wow...very clean example! When I first read "Coinstar", I wondered if you found this in the reject slot...  |
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Member
United States
3242 Posts |
Beautiful bust half I wish it were mine  Santa was good to you this year |
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Forum Mom
 United States
5877 Posts |
What a beautiful coin! It's an O-101, and although this is a Rarity 1, your example is exceptional! I love the subtle toning with the luster under it. I see very slight wear on the claw and breast. I believe this would grade an easy AU55, possibly 58. There may be strike issues with this one that I'm not aware of. There is always a weaker strike on the 50C with this variety and I believe the flatness on the obverse hair is also due to strike. Merry Christmas to you! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2797 Posts |
 I see luster!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1173 Posts |
Beautiful coin, Bottleguy! I'm GREEN with envy. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1267 Posts |
Looking good. Very nice looking coin and a tough one to find...
Take Care
Ben
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3233 Posts |
Out of curiosity, Rick, where did you purchase this from? Looks like a nice AU to me, too.
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Valued Member
 United States
112 Posts |
After cashing in at the CoinStar, I walked across the parking lot to a local coin shop..... I picked it out after looking at about a dozen or so busties he had in 2x2s..... I expected his ask price to be higher, but when he told me how much he wanted I couldn't resist. Rick |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2443 Posts |
Wow, a beautiful bust half! Someone's going to have a good Christmas! Are you gonna wrap her up and plunk her under the tree? I would, cause I wouldn't mind opening up a present like that everyday!
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Moderator
United States
23522 Posts |
Hmmmm. What's the word I'm looking for here? Let me think.... Jealousy. Yeah, that's the word. I'm jealous.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2177 Posts |
Whoa! That's a beauty! Simple as that. MMhhmm. It sure is. I too am BUSTING jealous!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1424 Posts |
Silly Bottleguy, Christmas is a time for giving. So pack that baby up and give it to me.
No? I didn't think so but it was worth a try wasn't it?
SWEET coin!!
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Valued Member
United States
174 Posts |
Bottleguy,
I am new to all of this--my dad is probably snickering up in heaven--he left his amateur collection to me and now the 'bug has bitten me!'
Wow--that bustie is gorgeous! I keep seeing more and more beautiful shiny things I want!
Gussyboy's mom
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Pillar of the Community
United States
628 Posts |
I can't grade em yet but I love em.
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Posted 12/18/2007 10:43 pm
