1828 Bust Half - AU-55? - Coin Community Forum

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gawd0wns Valued Member Canada 464 Posts	Posted 03/30/2011 9:22 pm Link to coin: http://www.teletrade.com/coins/lot....imagetype=j2 I'm trying to figure out why this coin was graded AU55. I've compared photos of halves from the same year, graded lower than this coin. The hair below the cap seems rubbed out more than what I've seen, as well as the wear on the button on liberty's neck. Also, the eagle's feathers don't look well defined around the edges. My 2011 RedBook says AU-50 requires "Trace of wear on hair over eye and over ear". Surely this coin shows more wear than that? It sure is a great looking coin...though it looks like the buyer paid way over book value! Thoughts? Report this Post to the Staff

coinsearcher83 Pillar of the Community United States 1358 Posts	Posted 03/30/2011 9:35 pm Yeah, I'd have to agree with you on that one.. Report this Post to the Staff
coinguybrian Rest in Peace United States 5375 Posts	Posted 03/30/2011 9:42 pm Its probably a strike issue; weak strikes often need to be graded differently because they may fail the ANA detail requirements but still have little wear. I still probably wouldnt call it AU-55 though, it may have gotten a break because of the crazy toning. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 03/30/2011 11:38 pm I don't see any indications of a weak strike, it's a nice looking coin that I would gave a grade od AU-53. Report this Post to the Staff
mshev Valued Member United States 312 Posts	Posted 03/30/2011 11:57 pm * Drooling * that coin is gorgeous! But I do agree that it's not an AU-55 - it looks lower AU. Then again, I don't really blame the buyer for paying what they did given the overall look. Report this Post to the Staff
gawd0wns Valued Member Canada 464 Posts	Posted 03/31/2011 08:39 am I wonder if this coin would get a star grade if crossed to pcgs/ngc. I'm guessing the buyer took a chance with the high bid. Thanks for your feedback, I think I'm getting the hang of bust halves. Report this Post to the Staff
coinguybrian Rest in Peace United States 5375 Posts	Posted 03/31/2011 12:13 pm Sometimes its not a weak strike per se also...I guess sometimes it's just the striking 'characteristics' because there are AU coins with MUCH more detail than this. Confusing stuff sometimes. Report this Post to the Staff
Ca Dreamin Valued Member United States 149 Posts	Posted 03/31/2011 3:11 pm I'm not crazy about the look of this one-my guess in a PCGS holder it gets an AU-50. Report this Post to the Staff
fenton Pillar of the Community United States 4989 Posts	Posted 03/31/2011 10:49 pm Beautiful coin I won't fault ANACS for that AU-55 rating seems reasonable Report this Post to the Staff
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