Can You Say, "crusty Busty"? 1831 Quarter

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johnny54321 Rest in Peace United States 4849 Posts	Posted 07/16/2009 11:27 pm This is one of my later additions to the type set. It is quite a bit "darker" than my usual additions, but the look has grown on me. It was a raw purchase, and the price was very terrific. :-) The details are quite strong, and I believe the coin is original. There is subdued cartwheel luster around the stars and lettering. Also quite a bit of luster on the devices themselves. I assume the darkness of the coin would hinder the overall value as many would see it as negative eye appeal? Opinions on grade, photos and value would all be appreciated. Report this Post to the Staff

Nic Pillar of the Community Philippines 1156 Posts	Posted 07/17/2009 02:11 am Really looks interesting, I would opine at F12 Fine, note drapery and shoulder clasp, it's a very nice coin. Regards Report this Post to the Staff
coinguybrian Rest in Peace United States 5375 Posts	Posted 07/17/2009 02:27 am F-12....lol Report this Post to the Staff
Jamez Pillar of the Community United States 750 Posts	Posted 07/17/2009 07:54 am Somebody is a tough grader. : ) AU or better. Really hard to tell about the luster. The coin has great details and I don't see any distractions that would hurt the coin. Very nice Pickup. Its a B2 Small Letter Variety and has a R2 rating. Report this Post to the Staff
TreasHunt Pillar of the Community United States 2540 Posts	Posted 07/17/2009 08:00 am Thanks, Jim. Seeing those two Fine grades, I want to buy from them! I'd go XF-45, or a bit better. Nice and crusty. Also, nice die break on the reverse. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 07/17/2009 08:45 am Lots of nice detail I'm going to say AU-55. Report this Post to the Staff
Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6381 Posts	Posted 07/17/2009 09:34 am Detail is a bit weak at the clasp and at the front of Liberty's bust. This could be strike weakness since the reverse has no obvious wear that I can see. Unless there is an "altered surface" or "questionable toning" issue (which I don't see) this looks like an AU coin. Depending on how a grading service views the strike and the eye appeal it could grade anywhere from 50 to 58 IMO. Looks great! Report this Post to the Staff
coinguybrian Rest in Peace United States 5375 Posts	Posted 07/17/2009 09:45 am I would agree with Jaobler, generally. It looks AU but I can't tell where. Report this Post to the Staff
Moe145 Pillar of the Community United States 8904 Posts	Posted 07/17/2009 11:09 am I have to go XF-45. (I don't see AU for this coin, unfortunately...) Still, a VERY NICE coin!! I love the coloring! Report this Post to the Staff
johnny54321 Rest in Peace United States 4849 Posts	Posted 07/17/2009 12:42 pm Thanks guys. I would say AU-50-53 overall. There is some luster, but not enough to make 55 in my opinion. It certainly has 55-58 details. F-12 you say Nic? I'd like to buy some coins from you. :-) Report this Post to the Staff
yotie Pillar of the Community United States 3077 Posts	Posted 07/17/2009 12:47 pm when you said crusty I was expecting something totally diffrent thats a nice looking coin I aint great at grading but my 2 cents is its an AU Report this Post to the Staff
murty Pillar of the Community United States 1353 Posts	Posted 07/17/2009 1:24 pm Very nice coin......no lower then an AU-50 Report this Post to the Staff
SeatedNut Pillar of the Community United States 2797 Posts	Posted 07/17/2009 2:13 pm It's made of chocolate ... right? AU-50 in my book, and looks mighty tasty! Report this Post to the Staff
cownas22 Pillar of the Community United States 1055 Posts	Posted 07/17/2009 2:21 pm very nice bust quarter. I can see a little more wear on the obverse but I would go XF-45 to AU-50. Report this Post to the Staff
johnny54321 Rest in Peace United States 4849 Posts	Posted 07/17/2009 2:46 pm Quote: It's made of chocolate ... right? AU-50 in my book, and looks mighty tasty! Yeah, it's interesting. It almost looks to have a copper patina.. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187834 Posts	Posted 07/17/2009 3:13 pm I like it. I like it a lot! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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Can You Say, "Crusty Busty"? 1831 Quarter