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I picked up a damaged 1807 Draped Bust (Heraldic Eagle) Half Dollar years ago as a type coin for relatively cheap:   It was good enough for my virtual type album, but I've always thought about upgrading it to a problem free coin. And I finally got around to doing it!     This was an ebay purchase. The seller was asking $1600 with offers allowed, so I offered him $1400, figuring he would counter at $1500. He actually accepted my offer, so I got it for the $1400. I still probably paid a bit too much (the value of these has dropped recently), but I'm happy at that price. Edited by barryg
09/26/2020 5:05 pm
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United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Very decent example, though to be honest, I don't like it as much as many of the other fine coins in your collection.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Congrats on the upgrade. It looks like that obverse die didn't have much more life to it.
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Canada
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Very nice coin, the heraldic eagle is awesome and this is my favorite reverse, eagle looks like ready for war plus the cloud dropping stars wow.. Nice update!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think you did fine on the price. I'm diggin' the die-crack. As for the 1807, when talking about coinage from around that period in time, for me personally used and abused like that one are more appealing than straight graded or mint-state. It's the intended purpose and history aspect.
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Edited by Ballyhoo
09/26/2020 8:29 pm
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Excellent upgrade!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Ooooo, die crack on the 1806.
Die cracks on 19th century coins always get my attention.
Nice 1807 and a nicer upgrade.
Well done.
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Pillar of the Community
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Congrats on a great upgrade. I love them both Member ANA and EAC "You got to lose to know how to win". Dream On by Aerosmith |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Might just be the lighting, but the obv of the 1806 looks like it was heavily messed with.
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Pillar of the Community
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A combination of the lighting and some scratches on the plastic holder.
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