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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Here is another one I am considering. I don't think the facial hits would detail her. Should clasp is always weak for this die pair. Thoughts?   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I'll say AU-53. Spot and scratch detract, not a fan.
Edited by Coinfrog
08/23/2023 6:14 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1143 Posts |
I like the originality of the surfaces and believe it would straight grade. Waiting for someone to pop up on the variety.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3848 Posts |
AU-50/53
No more considering, buy it!!! As long as the price is reasonable. This is the textbook appearance you want in a bust half. Keep in mind there is a minor planchet flaw on the edge at K-3 obverse. Does not hurt the value, and I find those pretty cool. Too minor to command a premium.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Too many distractions for me.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21786 Posts |
Small flat spots on high points indicate wear.
AU-50
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
18660 Posts |
AU53...concern...rim hit at K3 obv
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
1772 Posts |
I did end up purchasing this one as well. The hits on the cheek are not as obvious in hand as they are in the image. It is a nice, original half with what I would call an edge lamination @ S10. Thanks for the feedback!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1048 Posts |
Punchy strike and AU sharpness overall, but not the most photogenic Bust Half I've seen. Reverse is pretty solid AU 53, but there's inordinate obverse wear on some of the hair for AU, and there's not much luster left. XF45 and AU50 both plausible to me.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Nice. Did you end up getting the other 2?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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NS, I did get the other two as well. Sorry for the delay, have not been around. I don't see the dark spots as pitting, though I will have to take another look. I'll see if I can get some closeups with my scope.
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