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Valued Member
United States
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A new purchase for me. 1834 large date, large letters. I believe it is a O-102,and a pretty obvious late die state coin. It has a heavily recut 3 in the date. If anyone can verify this I would appreciate it. What do you think it grades? :Edited: to add that there is a small nick that is barely noticeable directly in front of the curl that is in front of her ear.   Edited by JonS.7070
01/08/2009 10:03 pm
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Looks like significant luster remains. Attractive toning. AU53
Great coin! Congrats!
swcoin.ecrater.com
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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nice common date bust half--cleaned and circulated with wear on hair,stars, bustlines,wing tips, and eagle talons(Net grade: EF-40)
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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This one makes me appreciate US coin designs of the 19th century!
I am not as excited with what we had circulating from the turn of the century onwards. Well done!
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Valued Member
 United States
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Thanks for the comments. It does show some signs of a very light cleaning that must have been long ago. I am stuck between XF-45 and AU-50. Maybe someday I will see what a TPG has to say. It has some wonderful luster and a very original looking skin on it. I purchased it raw in a paper 2x2 envelope, on it says the original purchase price of 25$ and it's date of purchase 1957. It was graded XF-45 back then. This is my first bust half and certainly not my last. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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EF40.
Very nice coin that does show signs of an old cleaning.
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Valued Member
United States
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Can you explain what characteristics you see that makes it appear cleaned?
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Valued Member
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It does appear to have a lot of light to moderate wear in the hair area and on the edge of the eagles wings..so EF40 for me
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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AU50+, I see nothing in the photo that would indicate cleaning to me. I don't think there would be any problem noted. Very Nice coin.
Jim
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Edited by Bonedigger
01/09/2009 09:53 am
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Thanks bonedigger for verifying the 102. I spent about a half hour trying to attribute it. I like these bust halfs because you dont to purchase high grade coins to have a very eye appealing coin.
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 with JonS.7070 OOOPS, that's you. But I do agree - valued addition to any collection. Gee you say 25C - I'll give you face value  |
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