1806 Draped Bust Half Dollar (Overton 115A), PCGS Vs You

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Adam590 Pillar of the Community United States 756 Posts	Posted 07/25/2022 01:18 am I traded for this at a coin show this past weekend. I like it--the coin dealer talked about which type of wood cabinet it was most likely kept in based on the color of the toning (apparently walnut leads to blue/green toning?), which was a cool conversation, as I like the coin's blue reverse, and I chose this as a type coin mostly for the luster and the color (I also like that it has more detail than others I have seen in similar grades due to frequent weak strikes in this series, despite this one still having some weakness). What do you think of it as a type coin? What do you think PCGS called it? Edited by Adam590 07/25/2022 01:22 am Report this Post to the Staff

jacrispies Pillar of the Community United States 3848 Posts	Posted 07/25/2022 01:58 am For a type coin, it is beautiful! Average strike, but no extremely flat areas. The obverse toning is very pleasant, with the rim toning and the center a uniform grey color. Not a huge fan of the reverse toning, a little overpowering for my taste. Great eye appeal overall. Tough to see wear solely through photos for this type. I think PCGS said AU-55, possibly 58. Quote: the coin dealer talked about which type of wood cabinet it was most likely kept in based on the color of the toning (apparently walnut leads to blue/green toning? Interesting topic, this would be facinating to thoroughly test. Different woods, stains, and lacquer could have different effects. A lot of old cabinets were lined with velvet, which vividly tones coins. I am not sure exactly what color toning comes from velvet. Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955 Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. Report this Post to the Staff
panzaldi Bedrock of the Community United States 18687 Posts	Posted 07/25/2022 08:26 am first thought AU55. these coins are a real challenge due to strike issues Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/25/2022 09:10 am I'll say AU-5f5 as well. Most attractive. Report this Post to the Staff
smat45 Pillar of the Community United States 2340 Posts	Posted 07/25/2022 09:35 am Quote: I traded for this at a coin show this past weekend Courious...what'd ya trade? Nice one for a type set! AU-58 for me smat Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36832 Posts	Posted 07/25/2022 10:06 am I love it! AU-58. Report this Post to the Staff
Kopper Ken Pillar of the Community United States 3402 Posts	Posted 07/25/2022 10:13 am I'm in at AU-58...very nice toning. KK Report this Post to the Staff
Adam590 Pillar of the Community United States 756 Posts	Posted 07/25/2022 4:16 pm @Smat45. I traded in a few coins while upgrading three of my coins. I upgraded my Fugio Cent, my Seated Liberty dollar (that post should still be somewhat fresh on this forum), and my Draped Bust Half Dollar. I traded in my Fugio Cent in an NGC EF(40) holder, my 1842 Seated dollar in a PCGS MS(60) holder, pretty and lustrous, but deserving of its 60, my 1811 Classic Cent in a VF(25) holder, which I no longer want for my type collection, an 1897 Barber dime with nice luster and in a PCGS MS(63) holder, my 1804 Draped Bust Half Cent in a PCGS AU(53) holder, and the rest in cash. Report this Post to the Staff
Oldfordman Pillar of the Community United States 2869 Posts	Posted 07/25/2022 5:19 pm AU58 very attractive Report this Post to the Staff
psuman08 Pillar of the Community United States 1776 Posts	Posted 07/25/2022 7:28 pm Very nice indeed! These are tough to grade, I'll say AU-55. Report this Post to the Staff
panzaldi Bedrock of the Community United States 18687 Posts	Posted 07/26/2022 07:41 am I'm updated my grade to AU58. Report this Post to the Staff
Adam590 Pillar of the Community United States 756 Posts	Posted 07/26/2022 10:48 pm You guys nailed this one! Edited by Adam590 07/26/2022 10:49 pm Report this Post to the Staff
jacrispies Pillar of the Community United States 3848 Posts	Posted 07/26/2022 11:51 pm Spot on! The new photo makes the coin look fantastic. Better try your best to keep the toning that way. I say you did very well! Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955 Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. Report this Post to the Staff
SpeedDemonND Valued Member United States 357 Posts	Posted 07/27/2022 05:04 am Beautiful coin. Congrats! Report this Post to the Staff
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