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Looks like a square base 2, small 8's, large letters. I'd say a solid G-6, but probably details from an old cleaning.
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agree with g6. it is not a new orleans coin as the no mint didn't open until 1838. |
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I'm at G-04 given reverse rim wear.
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Pillar of the Community
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Very nice G-06. Square base 2, small 8s and large letters variety. Not a bad pickup IMO.
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Thank you all. I would have been unable to get this much solid info this fast anywhere else than the forum and I appreciate the help. I think a dangerous precedent began when I held 2 plastic bookpages full with 59 old Capped Bust Halfs. Looks like I got a little lucky on my maiden one. Seller seemed a little puzzled I spent 10 minutes surfing my android trying to get at least a retail ballpark on it. I looked at him (with no clue) and said "52.00 OK a deal". Honestly I wonder if there were any more pleasant sleepers in the other 58 he had for sale? So is this how Capped Bust mania starts - with just that first one  ? |
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LuvmyCAM,
Capped bust halves are among my personal favourite early american coins for a single reason. Price. In the middle grades of VF-30 - EF-40 they are VERY cheap, like under $200 as a choice EF-40. Heck, you can get AU quality examples cheap enough. Point being they're very affordable in good quality, which is always nice. Unless you want an Unc one. Then not so much.
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