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1861-O 50C

JBNJBN Posts: 1,854 ✭✭✭✭✭

My latest purchase is an upgrade to my set. It represents a rarer die pairing, has great eye appeal, and is as undoubtedly original as possible. A Louisiana half dollar.

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  • Morgan13Morgan13 Posts: 1,341 ✭✭✭✭✭

    What an amazing coin!

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  • jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 10,020 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I truly like this coin. Thanks for sharing.
    Jim


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  • oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 12,258 ✭✭✭✭✭

    She's a stunner!

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  • LukeMarshallLukeMarshall Posts: 1,983 ✭✭✭✭✭

    As a Louisiana Native, I approve!

    It's all about what the people want...

  • Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 11,474 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Wow, that’s a NICE coin!

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  • jfriedm56jfriedm56 Posts: 1,290 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Beautiful!

  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,369 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That’s nice.

  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 28,430 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 2, 2024 7:22AM

    a beautiful coin for sure, i like

  • CatbertCatbert Posts: 7,234 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Gorgeous! Can the JBN collection get any better?

    Big fan boy here.

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  • GotTheBugGotTheBug Posts: 1,633 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice! GFRC auction?

  • Davidk7Davidk7 Posts: 343 ✭✭✭✭

    Really strong eye appeal! Nice example of a 61-O.

    Collector of Capped Bust Halves, SLQ's, Commems, and random cool stuff! @davidv_numismatics on Instagram

  • breakdownbreakdown Posts: 2,156 ✭✭✭✭✭

    JBN

    Great look! Your 1860-O is not too shabby either!

    You should provide a link to your registry set - I go through it on occasion and always enjoy it.

    "Look up, old boy, and see what you get." -William Bonney.

  • JBNJBN Posts: 1,854 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Catbert said:
    Gorgeous! Can the JBN collection get any better?

    Big fan boy here.

    It is great that you enjoy the set. Thanks for the fandom.
    Callouts to @elmerfusterpuck as the half dollars posted on the forum from his collection provided inspiration and @crusty for his inspiration and help related to the 1878-S key date.
    Your set has excellent looking coins and some tough dates. One can certainly see the dedication to the O mints. Your 1853-O….ohh so nice. I recall your 1888 from a thread you posted. The 1848-O looks very nice, too.
    My collecting these half dollars started in 2012 and has been very fun and rewarding.

  • JBNJBN Posts: 1,854 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @GotTheBug said:
    Very nice! GFRC auction?

    Yes from the recent auction. Almost a third of my collection has been from GFRC. His ‘gem’ designator for originality has never disappointed.

  • JBNJBN Posts: 1,854 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @breakdown said:
    JBN

    Great look! Your 1860-O is not too shabby either!

    You should provide a link to your registry set - I go through it on occasion and always enjoy it.

    Excellent to hear from you.
    https://pcgs.com/setregistry/half-dollars/liberty-seated-half-dollars-major-sets/liberty-seated-half-dollars-major-varieties-circulation-strikes-1839-1891/publishedset/192109

  • BarberianBarberian Posts: 3,631 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 2, 2024 5:19PM

    A spectacular coin with a very good strike. Congratulations @JBN! I'm sure that will be a desktop 'distraction' for a while.

    3 rim nicks away from Good
  • RobertScotLoverRobertScotLover Posts: 958 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I am a fan of that young lady

  • @ElmerFusterpuck said:
    Thanks for the shoutout! I'm still working on on that set. Here's the 1861-O I got at a Long Beach show ages ago. Hoping to find maybe some more hole fillers at the ANA show coming up! That coin is graded AU-58.


    Wow 1861. How much would that be worth at auction?

  • yosclimberyosclimber Posts: 4,811 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @janine05 said:
    ...
    Wow 1861. How much would that be worth at auction?

    In recent years, 50c 1861-O AU58 PCGS coins have sold for $1000-$1500,
    although one of a particular die variety sold for $14,400.
    https://www.pcgs.com/auctionprices/details/1861-o-ms/86303

  • That is awesome @yosclimber - Worth while investing in a metal detector? Plenty of beaches and old ruins 200 plus years old near where I live.

  • yosclimberyosclimber Posts: 4,811 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 2, 2024 11:18PM

    Metal detecting can be fun, but it's unlikely you'll find an AU58, due to environmental oxidation of silver.
    You might find an AG3 or G4.

    I think of metal detecting as a hobby done for fun.
    Not as an investment where you are hoping for a return.

  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,361 ✭✭✭✭✭

    She's a beauty!

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

  • LJenkins11LJenkins11 Posts: 787 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Another incredible half dollar from JBN, congratulations on the upgrade.

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