1829 Capped Bust Half Dime

When a coin has been scrubbed so hard that the date and design change, it's only good for scrap value.

The detail is gone. does it look like an 1877 seated liberty to you? me, neither.

Yes was very disappointed when I saw this along with the other one I posted. I'm new so knowing where a coin like this or similiar stands helps with my education on this hobby. Really appreciate it everyone and thanks.

Dont know what happened, been going through too many coins and lost track. Sorry for the mislabeled thread.

I'm not seeking this particular coin. I'd give $20 on a good day for it. It may demand more, but that is what I would pay. If the offer would be refused, no hurt feelings on anyones part. I'd walk away.

It's not a bad coin at all. It just isn't something I'm after at the moment.

And that is the secret of getting the best dollar for your coin. The matching of the buyer with the seller. It is luck, and timing. At least for the seller. The buyer is playing the other end of the coin, pardon the pun. After all, unless the value is obvious in the market, everyone is out to get a bargain. That is the thing that makes this such an interesting hobby. The value, retail, is so fluid. If you are not in it for the love of the collecting you may be influenced to get out. This isn't wallstreet.

I've always felt that coin collectors have always looked into the far future. The near future never offers much. And when it does, it is wise to not sell.

Myself as an example, I'm collecting to pass on everything I obtain for my son. I have no desire to ever sell anything I ever aquire. I'll let my son decide that. He may offer coin collectors a rare chance to score rare finds for the cheap, or he may actually learn what they are worth. Time will tell. I am 38 and my son is 2. We'll see how this pans out in the future.