| Author |
 Replies: 15 / Views: 3,311 |
|
|
Valued Member
United States
282 Posts |
Hi all, What do you say about this 1814 bust half? It has some major die clashes and perhaps a die crack or two. Also some suspicious scratches on the left obverse field. Does all the stuff going on make it an attractive coin to collectors in general or does it just make it plain old ugly? It's in a straight NGC holder - you can guess the grade as well. Looking forward to an interesting discussion.     Edited by syeb
06/17/2016 12:20 pm
|
|
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1054 Posts |
That is an incredibly cool Overton and the clashes are amazing on the coin. While a common die pairing, it is widely collectible among the Capped Bust purists. I've owned several in my lifetime.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1959 Posts |
If you think this is ugly, capped bust halves are not your "thing". In my opinion, all of the things going on with this coin is what makes collecting CBSs interesting. Nice coin!
|
|
Valued Member
 United States
282 Posts |
I love bust halves but am pretty neutral on this type for my own collection. I asked how "collectors in general" view such very busy coins. In particular do they command a premium or go for a discount over plain old ones?
Thanks!
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
4409 Posts |
This is an O-101a right?
-MV
|
|
Valued Member
United States
282 Posts |
It's an O-103, attributed on the label so no guessing needed. The die clash seems to be pretty common on that variety.
FYI I paid $700 for it.
Edited by syeb
06/17/2016 1:47 pm
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1054 Posts |
Problem free holder? Looks to be around an AU55, how am I?
|
|
Valued Member
United States
282 Posts |
I'm not going to be able to post for a couple of days (weekend break from computer) so I'll give a hint now. It's in a problem free, type attributed, NGC holder. It's not a 55. Would have been nice but $700 for a 55 would have been a steal.
|
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
|
|
Pillar of the Community
 United States
5682 Posts |
Love the heavy clashes, especially the obverse. The scratches at 10:00 and the shallow rim dent aren't too bothersome. I'd say AU-50, and I think the die clashes add some value.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
6370 Posts |
Probably made AU-53. It has definitely been dipped, though, but that will probably not detract from the value nor the eye appeal..
I think the "business" on this coin makes it cool and unique.
You are assembling quite a nice set!
|
|
Valued Member
United States
282 Posts |
I am upgrading an older, raw set of VF-XF types to graded AU and MS coins I hope my children and (future) grandchildren will enjoy (and maybe profit from) someday. I thank the wonderful contributors here for the helpful feedback and constructive criticism.
|
|
Bedrock of the Community
Canada
11922 Posts |
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
3843 Posts |
AU-53. Like the die clashes.
|
|
Valued Member
United States
282 Posts |
And the final answer......  |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
4337 Posts |
i like coins that are cracked, clashed and toned. I think these attributes really make one standout from the herd and I have paid plenty of premiums for die varieties that exhibit these features. I know of another collector on this forum that for years has always seemed to gravitate towards only "FS" examples in holders, mainly PCGS. I like that approach. Expensive, but unique.
|
| |
Replies: 15 / Views: 3,311 |
|
Posted 06/17/2016 1:08 pm
