Double Vision
pursuitofliberty
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Fill my eyes with that double vision
No disguise for that double vision
New arrival to the group ... just a nice Bust Half ... 1824 O-116 .... that has me seeing double. Guess the grade, comments welcome, or show your double profiles
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
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Nice. I love the tone on that coin.
Not good at grading. Lol Maybe a 64?
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hmm. wear on high points obv/rev. nice crusty busty. au55+
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AU50.
Nice doubled profile bustie.
24 is the year for those doubled profiles.
I see a 55 unless the luster isn't there at all .
Wow, we've got GtG all over the place.
I think someone might have got it, but I'm not ready to say just yet.
Maybe it's that double profile ... I usually only see double like that after a few drinks ... so it could be having a subliminal effect on the GtG responses!
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
The coin has a pleasing, original appearance and my grade guess is AU53, shot AU55.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
While not a Bust Half experienced collector, I feel that Photograde's AU58 is a near match and thus would be my choice for grade. Beautiful coin and thank you for sharing it with us.
Jim
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I like it at 58
I'm at 55+
Nice! 55 here
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A very nice 55
Nice looking double bust. I’d say 55.
I would guess AU53.... I like those doubled profiles.... Cheers, RickO
au 55
I don’t know what grade was assigned to the coin. However, for those who graded it 58 or higher - I believe that there is too much noticeable wear on Liberty’s upper cap and hair curl beneath the Y in LIBERTY, the upper wings of the eagle and the brow of the eagle, for the coin to deserve a grade above AU55+.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Love the doubled profile. Is it possible to do a date set of doubled profile bust halves?? Would be a neat set.
I appreciate all the responses. I might grade the coin AU53 in hand, based on several different merits, especially regarding the reverse, but our host deemed it an AU50, which is what I purchased it for (sort of - I think I paid "good" 50 money for it).
As I have the advantage of in-hand, a few things for everyone to consider in studying these pictures. Although the Stars on the left side are hammered and the strike overall is worthy of a higher grade, @JRocco made a very observant clarification on his guess. The luster on the obverse is lacking a bit, especially across the check and neck areas, and IMO that is one of the most limiting factors regarding the grade for this one.
Also, @MFeld makes some points in his last post that seemed evident to me (and surprised me when I saw the number of 58 guesses) ... and that I would absolutely agree with, with one caveat. There are enough high-point wear spots that IF this coin was in a 58 holder, I would want to look really close at the quality of luster throughout before I agreed or disagreed.
Also as mentioned, 1824 is a date known for the double profile, and this particular marriage is a not especially common ... which just adds to the appeal for me.
Thanks for all your comments so far! And don't be shy if you've got a good double vision profile to add to the thread.
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
I love it and my immediate reaction was AU55. It is a bit of a head-scratcher to me to see this as an AU50 unless there are issues with the surfaces that I can't see in the images. Perhaps PCGS though it a bit too dark to go higher? I would hope not as it appears original and wildly attractive. There is obvious wear, and enough of it in enough spots to preclude strike weakness and/or an AU58 grade (in my opinion), but at the same time this coin crushes others that are graded AU50.
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You have a good eye for bust halves. Look forward to the early dates when you acquire them.
Very nice 1824, Todd!
I agree with the grade of PCGS 50, albeit a choice 50, since it appears a little dark with what I’m assuming is not enough luster to support a higher grade.
The strike is very good with excellent hair and feather detail. The surfaces also look nice too with lots of crust.
And 1824 bust halves, along with some other dates, tend to come with double profiles quite often, which IMO give them lots of cool character!
Another excellent choice for a bust half to join the rest of your coins!
Dave
I'd call it a 53. But why quibble? Nice coin, Todd.
Here's a 23-111 with interesting doubling. Or tripling. Quadrupling?
Lance.
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What a great way to wake up ... although really, I can't imagine what that would look like about the time you posted it last night with a bit of that single malt!
I saw three, no four, no three ... oh hell, I don't know, but I know she was beautiful
And thank you for your thoughts too. I agree with the assessment on the grade of mine. Splitting hairs.
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242