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m9frank Pillar of the Community United States 628 Posts	Posted 12/26/2007 09:29 am Hey, I'm thinking of buying a capped bust half dollar dollar, might be AU. The thing is, the obverse image is doubled on the left side of the face. I haven't found a lot on bust halves pertaining to this doubling. I'm sure a photo would help, I don't have one unfortunately. Any ideas? Image: 533806o.jpg 58.45 KB Edited by m9frank 12/26/2007 10:10 am Report this Post to the Staff

SeatedNut Pillar of the Community United States 2797 Posts	Posted 12/26/2007 10:05 am m9frank, A date would be even more helpful. We could check the Cherry Pickers Guide for attributed doubling (location, rarity, value) if'n we had the date. Report this Post to the Staff
m9frank Pillar of the Community United States 628 Posts	Posted 12/26/2007 10:14 am I added a photo to the original message( a bit new to this stuff ) It's a 1834. I'm afraid I'll go broke due to this new all-encompassing hobby. I think I'd be better off if I told my wife I took up gambling. I hope this helps ( the photo. I mean ) Report this Post to the Staff
SeatedNut Pillar of the Community United States 2797 Posts	Posted 12/26/2007 11:23 am m9frank, That's some dramatic doubling! I'll check my Cherry Picker's guide tonight when I get home from work. If the coin is simply double-struck, they don't carry much of a premium. From the photo I would hazard that this coin has seen a cleaning at some time in the past (most of these have) and is retoning and I would put it more in the XF-45 grade range. Good luck with the missus! Report this Post to the Staff
SeatedNut Pillar of the Community United States 2797 Posts	Posted 12/26/2007 4:17 pm Ooops! I'm home and checking the CP Guide ... they totally omit bust halfs. I guess they don't want to step on any Overton toes. Maybe someone with an Overton reference can assist. Report this Post to the Staff
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