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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Good old honest circulation wear, and not monkeyed around with, as best I can tell. 1837 CBH - Reeded edge. Reverse is a bit more worn than the obverse. (Seller pics) Thoughts on a grade appreciated (& Overton number if so inclined!)  AB   Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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There sure is a big difference between the obverse and reverse, a tough one to call, but I will venture an overall grade of G-6.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Very decent, but with that reverse, I just can't see it higher than AG-03.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1499 Posts |
One of the problems with this design was that there was not much of a protective rim to shield the reverse lettering from wear. The letters were also light and delicate. That's why the design was modified the following year. As for the coin in question the "wear level" is probably Good to Very Good, but with that reverse it's going to sell for About Good money. Check out this Mint State example to see what I mean rims and reverse lettering. If this one had reached circulation, the words "50 CENTS" might have disappeared pretty fast.   Here is the 1838 reverse with the lettering "beefed up."  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
17900 Posts |
I just don't see this as better than AG. No evil cleaning or dings, though.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
12057 Posts |
Paid AG or less money for it, so it's about in line with what I expected :)
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
11922 Posts |
I think it could make G-6.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
589 Posts |
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As for the coin in question the "wear level" is probably Good to Very Good, but with that reverse it's going to sell for About Good money.
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Overton number if so inclined best match: GR-11 = JR-25 Rarity R-5 Crack ES OF AMERICA Die chip in M crack from M to lower neck of the Eagle lump near right wing. As for billjones : GR-23=JR-22 Rarity R-2 Crack from star 10 to rim Clash marks from chin N T flat on tops Reverse. |
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Valued Member
United States
311 Posts |
I think the obverse is a good VG08... but the reverse is probably on the G04 range... It might round out to a G06 depending on how much emphasis the TPG puts on the Reverse |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
36878 Posts |
The reverse rim wear will hold it to AG-3
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3843 Posts |
I'm at G-04 Sweet coin billjones!  Edited by Joe2007
03/14/2016 4:21 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
18706 Posts |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I would love a coin like Billjones' but my nicest Bust half is a mere XF45. Thanks for the attribution :)
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10982 Posts |
I see it as G04 based on the nice overall appearance and originality.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5828 Posts |
Looks like a nice G-06 to me...
...But then again I am making a model right (heinkel he-111) now so the glue fumes might be getting to me (lol)
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Posted 03/13/2016 4:55 pm
