Which of these Seated Liberty halves has better eye appeal?
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Which has better eye appeal, #1 or #2?
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I like the 1849. Not a fan of the differing/incongruous toning on the 41-O.
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Second one for me!
Obverse 1, reverse 2, but if that’s not allowed, 1.
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I like 2 better
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No. 2.
I like the toning.
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I’m not a huge fan of that color change behind the shield on the first. I think the second is overall a more pleasing example.
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2, the first one is decent, but has the classic cleaned and retoning look.
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For whatever reason, I don’t like blue toning.
Golden brown is my favorite look on silver.
Therefore #2 has my vote.
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I like #1 the best for obverse and }
2 for reverse but obviously it’s all personal opinion.
The second one , but without the toning.
Is that acceptable ?
1 is beautiful.
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Both would be welcome in my collection! The 1841-O is a fairly tough date that won't come as well struck as the 1849 (which is also kind of tough), so it would probably never match up. If only one selection, I give the edge to #2.
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Eye appeal alone ... I think I would take #2
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First coin looks more likely cleaned at some point, second appears to be possibly unmolested, so #2
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I agree that coin 2 looks more original. But are you equating eye-appeal with originality, or does coin 2 look more eye-appealing for a different reason?
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2 the 1849
I like the overall natural look of the 1849 better. That being said, don't underestimate the power of the carbon spot above "HALF" when it comes time to sell the coin. Black spots on "original" Seated coins are the norm, yet I have found that many buyers shun coins that have them.
Obverse of # 1, reverse of # 2. If I had my choice, # 2
the first for me.
to enter into the "cleaned" debate, is it the lack of overall tone on the obverse that has you guys thinking that?? to that end, the second coin could have been cleaned and re-toned longer than the first. I would accept neither or both before I'd think one and not the other.
ill go with the second one as well. nice coins over all
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I'm with Mark:
Obverse #1
Reverse #2
Overall #1
I like number 1 just because it is an Omint. But I like all coins not just pretty ones
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The photo of #1 looks overexposed. The photo of #2 looks just right. I suspect #1 actually looks much better in hand than in the photo. I am withholding final judgement.
At first I thought #1, but after consideration I have to go #2. The details are better and I have a gut feeling that #2 also has better luster.
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I say #2
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Very nice coin - congratulations. I think it must be a recut date example, not a doubled die.
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Coin facts calls it a doubled date, whatever that means
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It looks like my post disappeared when I tried to edit it to add the coin facts link, I’m glad Mark quoted me or id have to do it all over again. I’ll try and fix it when I have more time
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Great that you have a choice. I like #2 and the doubling is the deal breaker. Peace Roy
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2 is the best!!
Since you are only asking about eye appeal, I will go with 2.
I would need to see them in hand first
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You’d need to see them in hand to opine on which looks more eye-appealing in the images?😉
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I prefer #2 except for the black "carbon spot" on the eagle's neck and the black spot above the "F" in "HALF."
I know you are just having some fun with my evasive answer... I thought the question was which of these Liberty Seated Halves has better eye appeal... so I would like to get a better look at the fields of both coins and make my decision based on that review. Eye appeal incorporates so much that sometimes we miss what we do not see.
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