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Been treating myself for christmas. Should arrive next week my first capped bust, what says the community?   Edited by newguy79
12/20/2022 09:50 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Could the Barber be an impaired proof?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Heck of a CBH to start your collection with
AU55, pretty toning
Looks like O-117 (R2)
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XF 45 Nice example. I also have it at O 117 variety.
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This may be the coin that initiates the obsession! I say XF-45. Minor guido at K-4 and K-10. Now you have to get the other varieties, such as the large date large letters, and large date small letters.
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Minor guido at K-4 and K-10 if you look close the denticles are also a little flat at K8 and just a hint at K2. when you see this (K2, K4, K8 & K10) my first thought was that it was mounted at some point. XF45 not sure she grades straight due to the above |
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if you look close the denticles are also a little flat at K8 and just a hint at K2. when you see this (K2, K4, K8 & K10) my first thought was that it was mounted at some point. Mounted is highly unlikely. Keep in mind that this series didn't have a collar, so the coins are all out of round to some degree. There will be weaker places on the rim than others. I've never seen a double guido so I assume the K-8 and K-2 weakness is simply from strike. Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. |
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I"m at XF-45. I love these Bust halves!
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Mounted is highly unlikely. Keep in mind that this series didn't have a collar, so the coins are all out of round to some degree. i guess it was just coincidence that it appeared weak in those 4 areas. thanks for the info. constantly learning |
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XF-45 sounds about right. Nice looking coin!
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Got the coin in hand today. Must say I love it. Worth sending in for a slab in the communities opinion?   |
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Looks to be less color and more luster in hand. Nice coin. I would say not slab just because it conceals the edge lettering from close inspection.
Speaking of edge lettering, is it all there?
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"Looks to be less color and more luster in hand. Nice coin. I would say not slab just because it conceals the edge lettering from close inspection.
Speaking of edge lettering, is it all there?"
yes it is
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Posted 12/20/2022 1:34 pm
