GTG Monster 1840 Seated Liberty Half (Truly Gorgeous) !
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Au55
Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value. Zero. Voltaire. Ebay coinbowlllc
AU details, damaged.
No but first was close.
Let’s see..it’s a half dime, not a “half”. And it’s certainly not a “monster” with respect to condition. Besides that, it looks AU with questionable color. So a correction of the thread title is suggested.😬
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
AU53
Collector, occasional seller
AU50
Type collector, mainly into Seated. -formerly Ownerofawheatiehorde. Good BST transactions with: mirabela, OKCC, MICHAELDIXON, Gerard
It is graded by PCGS with a numeral!
I still need to know if I'm talking to a big time mx motorcycle jump dude..
🤘
53
Yep, I was at first excited to see a "half", but see now that thread title was misleading.
I'm guessing this coin will be net graded given all the hits, but getting some credit for the color. My guess is 53, yet it wouldn't surprise me that it would warrant a details designation if resubmitted for some reason.
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
I grade it AU Details, Questionable Color.
Looks like PCGS would give it a AU53.
Coin Photographer.
AU50! Looks amazing!!
Cleaned and damaged AU50. A coin to be avoided.
Not a "half" and not a very good looking coin.
FYI, your coin is the V-5 die pair, based on its date position.
It is a relatively common die pair for 1840.
Here is another 1840 V-5 with more widely damaged fields graded AU-58.
Small marks look huge on a half dime when blown up to fit a monitor.
So a correction of the thread title is suggested.😬
Betcha dollar to donuts you ain't gonna get it.
peacockcoins
I grade this half [dime] just plain UGLY!
AU details. Damaged reverse field and rim.
Ah!! Make that offer but yes that is the reveal
Looks 53 to me, others said it is ugly, it's not. It is different but not ugly or dmgd, highly doubt it's details.
and looks like a sister to the one right above in a 50 holder.
It IS the AU50 coin.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Your description stating “…stunning example of uncirculated U.S. coins” doesn’t apply to an AU50 coin. Did you use an AI description? Either way, it’s sloppy.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
If I'm out of line please let me know, I will edit this post. However, given that this post is by a dealer regarding his own inventory for sale and it is in the main forum (not BST), I think this is within bounds.
Greysheet is $160 and retail (depending on guide) is $208-275. Given the opinions above, does anyone think this coin is worthy of a $1000+ toning premium?
I don’t think so. Maybe $900 or $950, but not $1000+.
😉😉
Obviously, the owner doesn’t want to part with his “monster half”.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Just in time for Halloween or a little early, sure looks like a "monster" to me and not a very attractive one at that....And even people can make themselves look like that.
It's a rough ride here for next level.
Oh, oops 🤦♂️
I stand corrected by the esteemed Fellini
I would say the toning would qualify as “monster” for a mid 19th century coin.
The surfaces, however, are a different story.
BHNC #248 … 130 and counting.
Just…wow!…. And that’s not in reference to the coin, but rather the whole turn of events.
I agree for the times it by my standard is a good looking Monster if you see it in hand you may agree
I have quite a collection i am adding....!!
It's listed in the BST for 700 so we know the forum discount.
I think the grade is a good one. It's a technical 50. I think it's good PCGS laid off the color in the grade, let the market have at that.
Toning is legit. The photos are warmer under 2700k lighting. Strip it away and will have more silverish centers and concentric rings of color. Somewhat like this:
Juiced photos? Color me unsurprised.
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
Never said juiced. Most lighting is 2700k which adds a warmer glow and reflects in many photos
Yeah look , it is a good looking coin in hand and the colors really do pop when under any normal standard lighting set up whether there are more blues reds what have you
I think it looks original and although I am not a huge seated half "Dime" person I do appreciate the rich color and toning color patterns of this particular piece. Again, what is so disappointing would be the fact I spoke with eBay and they admitted the other day they were very wrong in removing me and holding any funds I had. Since making that little complaint, they not only released my funds that were in a 180 day holding and made them available asap. They are considering putting me back on the platform. No interest 180 day free loan for them aint workin for me. I do hope more of these coins do get showed because there is a market not only for CACG but also very very amazing coins that appeal. The worst thing I want to happen is I just hold on to them and people don't get to see them due to me of all ones being the one jerked around. Never once did I take any money, mislead or misrepresent anyone and that is why a site like eBay is starting to see this.
I do hope I can share more of these items and even some great WW2 Memorabillia. Which isnt coin but my goodness I found some cool treasures.
Yes, you did. You misled and misrepresented to anyone who visited your website prior to you starting this thread. You have edited this now that you got called out on it here but this is very misleading, especially considering the pricing variation between your website and the BST here.
EDIT: My apologies, you are STILL posting (at best) wrong information about a coin you are selling.
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Come on.
Other than the fineness being incorrect and the denomination is not accurate.
Oh, and the condition is wrong, he got it right.
peacockcoins
That was copy and pasted from AI... my goodness i was putting all these up to make corrections after!
Hence Next Level name!
That's not acceptable. This is not a "dummy" website to work out the kinks. You are actively offering items for sale with incorrect item descriptions with every single post here with the link to your website in your signature (and god knows where else). If you put this posting on eBay it would get reported for inaccurate description.
Well the site is actually being worked on with traffic being at 10 visits a day at the moment I think I have time to work out the kinks. I am doing this all alone.
This is what happened on eBay, too much too fast I suppose
Good call. To focused on the reverse hit to notice rim.
I would strongly advise against using AI for your coin descriptions. In the time it takes you to ask chatgpt or whatever, you could have just written up a quick and better description. There is no need to include the silver content, anyone buying these will know what they are made of and it really does not matter since the intrinsic value is such a tiny portion of the numismatic value.
How long have you been selling coins if I may ask?
Collector, occasional seller
Double X scratch/graffiti would prevent my buying this coin at pcgs pricing much less the monster pricing. Also, their may be corrosion under the
M in dime. It might warrant an au condition but with details added. Just an opinion.
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
Many years but will be trying some AI and my own style in future