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quote: Originally posted by kodji
Well, I'm fairly new at this coin collecting thing, but I received a 1833 capped bust half dollar today. From the little I have learned about grading I would grade the front EF and the back AU. Tell me what you guys think.
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I took the liberty of correcting the color a little bit:   It's an easy EF - I think your grade is spot-on - but I have to be a little worried about the originality of the surfaces. It almost looks like an older cleaning, beginning to retone. Easy XF45, if the surfaces are original, $100+ on Heritage and $125-150 on ebay.
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Thanks Dave, Fine job....it looks almost exactly like the original coin. By the way right on target with the price. Di ANA
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1982 George Washington Commemorative Half Dollar, UNC., BU. In mint wrapping. -- $7.
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1996 P ASE in Mint packaging.
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I went into debt a little bit, well, quite a little bit. Bought a $2 1/2 dollar gold Indian, 1908, and a gold Panda. Also, a couple silver rounds with Christmas designs.    
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From my coin dealer, I bought: 2006 Canadian Silver Maple Leaf 2 Canadian Wolf dollars 1977 Ike Proof    
Edited by Gary Burke 11/30/2006 7:19 pm
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Bought a 1881-P $5 gold peice in AU for $180 at my local coin shop. Buying gold for the first time - scary as heck, but he was cool about it - no pressure or anything.
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My first gold purchase was also a $5 piece. 1900, BU. Bought it in the early 1960's. Cost: $19.95!!
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my buy of the week came in the mail yesterday. It is 2001-2006 P and D Sac Dollars. I already have the 2000 P and D so now all I need to do is get a dansco album which I have ask for it for christmas then start buying the proof. Got a great deal from another CCF member
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I think the Sacagawea dollars are becoming one of my favorite coins. I just recently completed my set, including proofs, in a Dansco album. They look really nice.
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1997-P ASE. I'm getting there - only 3 more to go.
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I was sick in bed today, so I went on an online coin shopping spree. These are probably my buys for the month. First, a nice 1889 Seated dime in EF for my 7070 ($18 shipped).  The next two coins are in the white boxes, since the pics are of four coins I was offered by the same dealer and I decided to choose two. The 1848 large cent is for my 7070 and it cost me $35 shipped. The 1837 bust half may temporarily reside in the 7070 until I find a higher grade example of a reeded edge bustie. Then, it will go into my date set of capped bust halves.   Opinions are welcome!
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I really like that 1853 Half Cent and need one like it myself. I like the ones you picked out and I think you got a very good deal on them in my opinion
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According to the seller, the coin may have been cleaned at one time (note the discoloration on the bust). He net-graded it as a Fine, but he's an EACer. It was really affordable and if you want more details, I can get you his name and contact info.
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