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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I recently purchased this coin which I thought had nice original surfaces and was priced fairly. What does the Community think about this one?   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Id estimate it at a XF-40, though I am not too familiar with gold coins in general.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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I'd also say XF-40, nice branch mint example.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Good strike for C mint. Solid xf40. Shot at xf45.
Edited by jimbucks
07/25/2021 6:01 pm
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
3652 Posts |
An attractive example with minimal distractions. My want list includes an example from both the Charlotte and Dahlonega mints for my type set, and one like this would definitely make me happy! I'd say VF35.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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When I saw it before scrolling down, I thought XF40 and see I'm not alone. I did not look at photograde or grading criteria. Just a guess and nice coin to own.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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My first thought was VF35, but then I thought Charlotte? I'm not so well versed on these aren't they known for being weakly struck or was that Dahlonega? I can never keep them straight in my head since I don't get into gold that much.
Hmmm. I think I'm thinking too much I will just stick with my first gut instinct.
"Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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  Acquired this this week ! |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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i also had this one at XF40 maybe 45. the surfaces are fairly marked up. not a huge fan. especially at that grade
Edited by panzaldi
07/26/2021 10:26 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Nice coin. Your first photos didn't really show how much luster the coin has.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Glad for you we all guessed low. Congrats!
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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The NGC coin pictured is NOT the OP coin , I ADDED pix of THAT one that I just recently acquired for comparison to the OP pictured
coin , which is most likely going to be an EF40 .
Edited by Pacificoin
07/26/2021 12:06 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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Pacificoin,
Can you post full-coin images of your example (which is obviously higher grade than mine)? I'd love to see the details better.
According to Doug Winter and Coin Facts the 1851-C half eagle is very scarce in AU, so congratulations on acquiring a terrific coin!
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I would if I could , coin bank vaulted today ! See what I can do next trip !   Was able to find a couple of others we took ! Hope these help! Edited by Pacificoin
07/26/2021 6:17 pm
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Posted 07/25/2021 4:44 pm
