Last good Bust of the year
pursuitofliberty
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Mmmmm ... I was hopeful ... now I am happy!
The last time I got a '31, it was a O-104, and I came up with this little ditty ...
So the mailman delivered today ... and I feel good
The mailman delivered, like I knew he would
It was just a little package, came safe and sound
Because the mailman delivered ... I feel good
Since nothing else is incoming as of today, I think this will be the last good Bust of the year!
As usual, if you want to guess the grade, tell me what you think (likes or don't likes), and share yours ... it's all good. There's a touch more blue and green than I picked up, especially on the reverse. I haven't implemented the tricks I think I observed recently from a friend. Hope you all have a wonderful, safe and Happy New Year!!
1831 O-110
“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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Darn! Not what I was expecting.
53
I was going to say he needs to step his New Year’s Eve party game up but this year, I’ll take the coin.
Au55 choicely original with multiple layers of age but not too dark. The later dates lose some of the earlier charm by being produced so much better. If it absolutely glows under that skin 58 is very much in play.
11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set
I'll guess AU53.
Here is my 1831 - I think it is an O-107 but I am not sure.
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@golden Haha!! Made you look though!!
@Crypto Yeah, stepping up my game in that respect might be a little risky this year!
@Cameonut Pretty sure that is indeed an O-107. Nice colors!
“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
This is my opinion as well. I like it as a 55 but 58 wouldn't surprise me.
Another choice, original bustie. Congrats, Todd!
Lance.
55...too much rub to make 58 IMO
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
55.
My first and third thoughts were 55, but my second and fourth/last were 58, so I’ll go with that.
Am I the only one getting bored, seeing all of these exceptionally nice coins posted by Todd? How about some dreck for a change? 😉
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
53? 55? I go with 53.
Wow, that’s a beauty, Todd....Congrats!
It has an amazing strike, too, especially in the eagles feathers and talons, and the hair detail is also quite impressive.
Hard to tell the luster from the pics, but I’m guessing it’s all there, so I’m going with 58, and a beautiful AU58 at that!
You never cease to amaze me with the bust halves you are consistently adding to your set.
Dave
55
BHNC Associate member #AN-07 … 88 and counting.
Good observation, Dave. This die marriage is often weak in the scroll and Liberty's drapes. It's stronger than most.
Lance.
Thank you for all the comments!
As for the grade, I am probably a little predictable with these. She is, in fact, in a PCGS AU55 holder. I think it's a good spot for her. She has excellent underlying luster, a strong strike and clean surfaces. I was glad to find her like this, and glad I was able to work something out with the seller.
“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
AU55
Just a tad late, and I was going to guess 55.... Yeaaayyy... for me. Nice coin for sure. Cheers, RickO