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coinguybrian Rest in Peace United States 5375 Posts	Posted 09/09/2008 01:27 am Found this on ebay, pretty sure it's artificial toning, just checking though.... Also, grade? I'd say AU-50 (with a weak strike on most of it) but no more. Has a little more wear on the leaves and in the top of the hair than mine. Edited by coinguybrian 09/09/2008 01:28 am Report this Post to the Staff

Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6386 Posts	Posted 09/09/2008 11:33 am I kind of like the look of this coin. It may be AT, but if so it's not particularly blatant IMO. I have an UNC 1833 Half Cent with beautiful natural blue tone, so I won't condemn this coin just because it has some blue color. Strike doesn't seem too bad, either. My NGC MS-63BN 1806 Half Cent has stronger detail in Liberty's hair, but the drapery at the front of the bust is definitely weaker than on this coin. This one does have weak detail in the denticles. I'd agree with an AU-50 grade, although I think it's a pretty solid AU in terms of wear. I'd love to see this coin in-hand! Does the seller offer a good return policy? Edited by Jaobler 09/09/2008 11:37 am Report this Post to the Staff
coinguybrian Rest in Peace United States 5375 Posts	Posted 09/09/2008 12:02 pm Yeah, seven days if uncertified. Someone already took the opening $300 bid. I already have one though, so with the chance of it being AT, I'm not sure if I'd pay much more. I might still go for it if I have some extra money in a few days. Report this Post to the Staff
coinguybrian Rest in Peace United States 5375 Posts	Posted 09/09/2008 12:03 pm I thought the denticles were the main defining factor in 'weak strike' or not, though? Maybe I'm wrong. Report this Post to the Staff
hadleydog Pillar of the Community Canada 1267 Posts	Posted 09/09/2008 5:35 pm The picture provided is so different from the other picture he has up it's tough to tell what the coin really looks like. From what I can make out in the other pic (shown below), the toning seems to have a 'pooled' look to it.....which would lead me to believe a liquid such as ms70 was applied and the toning is not natural. Only doubts as I can't tell for sure from the pics, but enough of them to pass on the coin. The second pic also shows some flaws hidden in the first, like that big scratch at 12 o'clock. Image: 1804-obv1.jpg 39.31 KB Edited by hadleydog 09/09/2008 5:36 pm Report this Post to the Staff
atlashealth Pillar of the Community United States 1691 Posts	Posted 09/09/2008 10:54 pm I agree...gorgeous looking coin with sharp details, especially for the age of it... the halo around the bust makes me think this is artificial, but WOW I'd include it in my type set in a NY MINUTE! PS no crosslet on the 4 and no stems on the wreath $1000 and up for value AU-55!! Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 09/10/2008 01:15 am Nice looking coin. I'd go $500 and see what happens. You never know on ebay, I have done very well on some of my bids. Good luck! swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188770 Posts	Posted 09/10/2008 11:39 am I am not an expert on the EAC, but I like the look and the colour. Even if it were AT, the overall eye appeal is extremely nice for something that old. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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