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I just bought my first two Cap Bust Halfs and now I'm hooked. The black marks are spots not pits. Please grade.   |
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Bedrock of the Community
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This coin looks weakly struck or struck on a thin planchet. Actual wear down to about VF30.
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Rest in Peace
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Great coin.
Do you know the Overton number on it?
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New Member
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Congrats on catching the fever. I think the obv would make 40 due to the weak strike. VF 32.5 on the rev. Overall VF 35 cleaned. Luv 'em.
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Pillar of the Community
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Nice Capped Bust Half!
I would say also VF-30. The strike is nice on the reverse, particularly the motto, maybe a bit weak on the obverse. There is a little wear on the hair on obverse and the eagle head & wings on reverse.
(I haven't got my Capped Bust Die varieties book yet so I can't help with that.)
Still gorgeous for a coin 191 years old!
Keep the pictures coming, please!
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Valued Member
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Moe, check out this link. They have capped bust halves broken down by year and Overton number.. with lots and lots of pictures. http://coinzip.proboards.com/index....oard=lebust.It makes it much easier to pinpoint what Overton number you are looking at. :D (Mods.. if linking to other forums is discouraged, please feel free to correct my post. ) |
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Gettingbrowned wrote: Quote:
Moe, check out this link. They have capped bust halves broken down by year and Overton number.. with lots and lots of pictures Thank you!!  |
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Checking my borrowed Overton book points me to O-112 for this coin (a common R-1 rarity rating). I agree it looks cleaned and the spots do detract somewhat from the eye appeal. It should grade anywhere from VF-20 to VF-30 IMO. Definitely a nice coin to have but it should be fairly easy to upgrade if you want a nicer example.
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Posted 08/21/2009 09:51 am
