1810 Bust half (w/grading poll)

lordmarcovan · February 21, 2013 1:34PM

My tenth purchase for the new 19th century VF-XF Basic Type Set.

Actually, there was an earlier tenth purchase of an 1856-O half, but that poll pointed out some marks I had blindly overlooked,
so the seller let me back out of the deal. As a courtesy to him (and since he had several other coins I liked anyway),
I bought this piece instead, even though it cost about twice as much as the Seated half was going to.
I also bought an inexpensive Seated dime from the same source, which I'll post in the next poll.

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lordmarcovan · February 21, 2013 1:37PM

For the record, I went with the neutral option in the poll this time.

AnkurJ · February 21, 2013 1:44PM

VF20

LogPotato · February 21, 2013 1:47PM

Im at 20

Wooly · February 21, 2013 1:48PM

I like that a lot! I grade it VF 25. Nice pick up.

BustHalfBrian · February 21, 2013 1:49PM

Said 30, but could be 25. Too nice for 20.

A lot of the lost detail on the obverse is due to a weak strike, IMO.

lordmarcovan · February 21, 2013 2:08PM

Overton-105, I'm told, though I have no idea how common or scarce that might be, nor do I particularly care. I sold my Overton book a while back because one, I got good money for it, and two, it was too much like Chinese algebra for me. I found myself not caring terribly much about the varieties, anyway. A little bit, maybe, but not enough. (Sorry, Bust Half Nuts- I'm just a generic type collector.)

jayPem · February 21, 2013 2:29PM

I voted 25...105 is noted for having very little or no milling, "specimens with full milling are a Scarce R3, without milling R2..."
I like that one alot LM, variety guy or not, it is a cool one with that extra long stripe in the shield !

astrorat · February 21, 2013 2:32PM

VF-35 ... nice coin.

Obverse is weak as is typical, but that's okay.

lordmarcovan · February 21, 2013 2:48PM

I've pulled a small subterfuge on y'all by not mentioning that this coin happens to be in TPG plastic.

If we get another four or five votes in the poll before I crawl my weary carcass off to bed, I'll reveal that.

lava · February 21, 2013 2:56PM

Attractive.

lkeigwin · February 21, 2013 3:02PM

Holy no-hole! Not bad at all.

I said 25.
Lance.

lordmarcovan · February 21, 2013 3:13PM

OK, 22 votes in the poll now, so here you go.

No peekie at the linkie until you've voted in the poll, now!

OKbustchaser · February 22, 2013 12:23AM

<< Overton-105, I'm told, though I have no idea how common or scarce that might be, nor do I particularly care. I sold my Overton book a while back because one, I got good money for it, and two, it was too much like Chinese algebra for me. I found myself not caring terribly much about the varieties, anyway. A little bit, maybe, but not enough. (Sorry, Bust Half Nuts- I'm just a generic type collector.) >>

It is indeed a 105, and a fairly nice one. I voted VF-30, but I could understand a grade to either side.

kookoox10 · February 22, 2013 1:10AM

Much better than a silly seated lib. I'm in at VF35, while the reverse is weak, there's adequate details.

johnny9434 · February 22, 2013 5:31AM

im in with the vf 20 as well. if ya get a vf 25 thats even better

coinguy1989 · February 23, 2013 3:44AM

VF 20.

ModCrewman · February 23, 2013 3:54AM

Felt really dumb with my 40 vote until I saw the actual grade.

rhedden · February 23, 2013 5:00AM

VF30. Now can I look?

sniocsu · February 23, 2013 6:15AM

VF20
And naturally I am way off

TennesseeDave · February 23, 2013 9:10AM

I said 30, and if sent to Pcgs that's still my guess. I like it though.

jayPem · February 23, 2013 9:46AM

<< I said 30, and if sent to Pcgs that's still my guess. I like it though. >>

I agree, originally i pegged it 25, but the slab pic makes it look a bit deeper struck, with a bit more skin...keep it in that OWAH M'Lord, and you'll have a ready buyer/swapper here !

TPRC · February 23, 2013 10:09AM

I am surprised at the votes on this coin. I am usually in line with most but on this one, I am barely a 20. I guess I'll learn something here.

MaineJim · February 23, 2013 10:37AM

Looks about 30 to 35. I like it.

Maine_Jim

tightbudget · February 23, 2013 10:57AM

I'm going with 25 give or take a bit

410a · February 23, 2013 12:21PM

Nice coin VF 30 ...........

lordmarcovan · March 15, 2013 8:24AM

<< 105 is noted for having very little or no milling, "specimens with full milling are a Scarce R3, without milling R2..." >>

OK, so what's "milling", as used in this context?

I know what it means in an early coinage context, from my medieval Darkside wanderings: a milled coin is a machine-struck coin, as opposed to a hammered coin.

But what specifically is the "milling" referred to here?

TennesseeDave · March 15, 2013 9:03AM

I always thought milling was similar to dentils.

edited for spelling

lkeigwin · March 15, 2013 9:04AM

<< OK, so what's "milling", as used in this context?

>>

The finished edge/rim, often referring to the denticles of CBH's
Lance.

lordmarcovan · March 15, 2013 9:13AM

Thanks for clarifying that, Lance.

So no milling on this means I have an R2 coin.

Oh well. I was sorta hoping I could participate in the "R3 and above CBH" thread.

Not with this one, I guess.

GAB · March 15, 2013 10:18AM

Here is one with milling, but not as much "meat".

golden · March 15, 2013 10:36AM

<< I said 30, and if sent to Pcgs that's still my guess. I like it though. >>

lordmarcovan · March 15, 2013 10:39AM

<< Here is one with milling, but not as much "meat". >>

Maybe not as much detail as mine, but it's got that "CircCam" contrast I like, so I'm a bit jealous!

I guess I have "denticle envy", too.

1810 Bust half (w/grading poll)

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