A very cool bust half error coin that just went for moon money
liefgold
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I am by no means an expert on double struck errors, but this coin went for $6100 on the bay. The seller is an acquaintance of mine, and he really had no clue as to value. I knew it was very nice and unique but was shocked at the final number. What do the knowledgeable error guys say?
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Well, I'm sure no error expert, but that is a very striking (pun intended) error! Plus it looks totally original. There is a lot of money sloshing around out there looking to be spent, and you just need 2 people fixated on such a scarce item. And there are plenty of bust half collectors.
Yep, checking bid history 2 folks going at it full guns then a 3rd jumps in to raise it a grand.....
maybe I need to start listing my errors
Very cool error. I think it would have gone for more money at a major auction firm where it would get more publicity. Tompkins does not list many double strike errors and they can go into 5 figures. This one is unique with the first strike well off-center, a double struck off-center DBH.
Pretty cool and dramatic. The date looks like a water reflection. Don't see that too often.
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Very, very interesting double strike. So many cool things going on.
I agree with @Nysoto , in that coin probably should have been offered up for a major auction company, or to Sheridan for one of his MB auctions. That could have been a bargain for the winner, or it could have been a fair price, but without all the yes, it's hard to tell.
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Cool coin. That and a few interested people is all it takes to drive the price up.
I am surprised it did not go for more money.... and that is likely because it was not offered in a major coin auction house. The buyer will likely have it offered soon in a major venue. Cheers, RickO
Agree. Underpriced
Great coin!
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Not much interest in these "big" coins with errors that you can clearly see.
When I put something like this under my microscope, I only see huge letters and stars and stuff. Very confusing 😕
Looks like a great coin and appears to have been an enormous bargain for the buyer!
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
Auction price for non error XF40 is about 1600 last year so I am not sure how much bargain is for this error at 6100. I guess error is now very hot so it might go higher in major auction.
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$9987 1806 DBH Off Center Damaged NGC VF details 10-4-2016 Heritage
$9418 1807 DBH Off Center NGC AU53 9-8-2016 Heritage
$23,000 1806 DBH Double Struck Graffiti NCS VG details Heritage 7-31-2008
Sorry, I couldn't find an auction record for a double struck and off center DBH, details or graded.
You find me another apparently problem-free and original, mid-grade, double-struck DBH in a PCGS holder with both strikes fairly visible on both sides and I guess we can discuss the premium. Until then...
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
Non error Sold on Aug 10, 2021 for: $1260. How much you want for an error that really is up to how many bidders want that coin at the time but I guess 6100 is a good buy. It could go double or more in a good auction.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/early-half-dollars/half-dollars/1807-50c-draped-bust-xf40-pcgs-pcgs-population-152-448-ngc-census-93-346-cdn-1-250-whsle-bid-for-ngc-pcgs-xf40/a/132132-23465.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515
The non-error prices are almost entirely irrelevant.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
That was a great buy at that price. Cool error and great crust!