1830 Capped Bust Half...wow..new Pix

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afernbaugh Valued Member United States 263 Posts	Posted 07/14/2008 5:45 pm I am helping an elderly (83 year old) catalog his collection and he asked me today to start photographing his collection. When he opened his safes (7 large safes in a vault room in his home) I was stunned with just a small portion of the collection. I will go back and over and in the next few months build his catalog. I thought you might want to see some better pictures: Image: 1830obv.jpg 93.48 KB Image: 1830rev.jpg 93.32 KB Regards, afernbaugh Edited by afernbaugh 07/15/2008 10:42 am Report this Post to the Staff

Pennypusher Valued Member United States 486 Posts	Posted 07/14/2008 5:52 pm -PP Report this Post to the Staff
murty Pillar of the Community United States 1353 Posts	Posted 07/14/2008 5:53 pm WOW WOW WOW!! One great looking coin! Report this Post to the Staff
Pennypusher Valued Member United States 486 Posts	Posted 07/14/2008 5:58 pm If its for sale I'd be interested. Is it graded? -PP Report this Post to the Staff
DL20K Pillar of the Community Poland 3201 Posts	Posted 07/14/2008 6:00 pm Oh my. Never seen anything like this one.. Report this Post to the Staff
halfabustisbetter Pillar of the Community United States 1984 Posts	Posted 07/14/2008 6:03 pm A little hard to tell, but it looks like O-101, R.1 from the photos. Overton/Parsley lists best known condition as MS-65. This one looks pretty close. Can't wait for better photos, as they will mean the difference between a beater and a decent used car. Report this Post to the Staff
afernbaugh Valued Member United States 263 Posts	Posted 07/14/2008 6:35 pm I know little about this series but I have never seen a finer example. There are very minor contact marks on the cheek and original luster all over. Absolutely no signs of wear and it is a great strike. I'll get better pictures very soon. BTW it is raw. afernbaugh Edited by afernbaugh 07/14/2008 6:36 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Steamwalker Valued Member United States 201 Posts	Posted 07/14/2008 6:38 pm That's probably among the most gorgeous coins I have seen for it's age. Report this Post to the Staff
murty Pillar of the Community United States 1353 Posts	Posted 07/14/2008 6:56 pm I too would like to bid on this coin if it is for sale! Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19961 Posts	Posted 07/14/2008 10:07 pm Oh my! What a beautiful coin! Man, you're lucky you get to help him with that project. I'd love to do that! Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
halfabustisbetter Pillar of the Community United States 1984 Posts	Posted 07/15/2008 01:19 am You people wanting to 'bid' on this coin do realize that you could potentially be talking thousand of dollars, right? Report this Post to the Staff
hadleydog Pillar of the Community Canada 1267 Posts	Posted 07/15/2008 01:39 am Afernbauf, thanks for sharing. That coin is almost pornographic. Report this Post to the Staff
tights24 Pillar of the Community United States 2254 Posts	Posted 07/15/2008 08:09 am Quote: You people wanting to 'bid' on this coin do realize that you could potentially be talking thousand of dollars, right? I think you can take the word "potentially" out of that phrase HABIB. That thing is a monster. I don't think it matters what variety it is, this will probably be close to top pop in any category. I'm also thinking the cheek marks may just bee the photo remnants. Those fields are amazing. Definitely looking forward to more pics! I'm sure afernbaugh will let us all know if this gentleman decides to liquidate. At this point he is just helping to catalogue. This thread will not be a "I have dibs" thread, so let's just stop the offers to buy now and enjoy the slideshow as it arrives..... Report this Post to the Staff
Prethen Pillar of the Community United States 3234 Posts	Posted 07/15/2008 08:23 am The funny thing is that it looks absolutely original in the photo. That's strange to say about a 178 year old silver coin. Report this Post to the Staff
halfabustisbetter Pillar of the Community United States 1984 Posts	Posted 07/15/2008 08:50 am Quote: I think you can take the word "potentially" out of that phrase HABIB. That thing is a monster. I don't think it matters what variety it is, this will probably close to top pop in any category. I agree tights, but the notion that we should let down our guard and abandon complete due diligence even in an 'obvious' instance isn't in my nature. I cannot wait for more pictures of this or any other coin in the collection. Quote: I'm sure afernbaugh will let us all know if this gentleman decides to liquidate. At this point he is just helping to catalogue. Yeah, everybody relax. Appreciate the collection without stepping over the lines of propriety. I don't think we'll find too many people who wouldn't be happy to own that beauty. Report this Post to the Staff
tights24 Pillar of the Community United States 2254 Posts	Posted 07/15/2008 08:58 am Quote: I agree tights, but the notion that we should let down our guard and abandon complete due diligence even in an 'obvious' instance isn't in my nature. I'm with ya. Well said. Report this Post to the Staff
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