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I fell into a coin collection: 1830 Large 0 date 50 cent piece

Long story short, I was given a collection of mostly foreign coins because I think it's fun to collect different countries.

This 1830 Large 0 date 50 cent piece with nice toning was hiding in there. I can't believe how good the condition is. It was just sitting in a box with other coins. And how about that toning? It's beautiful.

So, any thoughts on grade and value? Should I send it in to get graded? Thanks in advance.

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  • lermishlermish Posts: 3,021 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome to the board, nice first post.

    I also think something funky is going on with the coin's surfaces. I think at least cleaned, maybe whizzed. Will be curious about others' opinions.

    Post some of your world coins over in the world forum.

  • jfriedm56jfriedm56 Posts: 1,283 ✭✭✭✭✭

    First impression was that it had been polished and retoned . Would most likely receive a details grade. Leave it raw.

  • CopperindianCopperindian Posts: 1,576 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I would keep it as is. But what a great find - congrats!

    “The thrill of the hunt never gets old”

    PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
    Copperindian

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    Copperindian

  • hummingbird_coinshummingbird_coins Posts: 1,149 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It has the appearance of a polished coin that sat in one of those mass marketed type set wall hangings with the reverse covered by cardboard.

    Young Numismatist • My Toned Coins
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  • AtcarrollAtcarroll Posts: 408 ✭✭✭✭

    @DoubleEagle59 said:
    Nice high grade coin, at least an au55, but I think it's been lightly polished.

    It may just be the lighting that gives me that impression, but I think many moons ago, the coin has been cleaned (polished) and then re-toned.

    It looks like it's been artificially toned to try to disguise the polishing.

  • Pnies20Pnies20 Posts: 2,329 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @steve_010 said:
    Definitely appreciate the replies. I'm not too skilled at grading but definitely see some things you guys are talking about. A little bit of a buzz kill. I thought I had an $800 coin when I first looked it up. Still, It's a nice add to my collection, especially since it was free.

    I would value it around $250. That’s nothing to sneeze at!

    BHNC #248 … 130 and counting.

  • @Pnies20 said:

    @steve_010 said:
    Definitely appreciate the replies. I'm not too skilled at grading but definitely see some things you guys are talking about. A little bit of a buzz kill. I thought I had an $800 coin when I first looked it up. Still, It's a nice add to my collection, especially since it was free.

    I would value it around $250. That’s nothing to sneeze at!

    Maybe.

    Polished Bust Halves are tough to move period. 1821-39 even more so.

    On eBay you'd be hard pressed for get $150 for this coin.

    Honestly this is a $100 coin at best.

  • Pnies20Pnies20 Posts: 2,329 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @constitutional_halve said:

    @Pnies20 said:

    @steve_010 said:
    Definitely appreciate the replies. I'm not too skilled at grading but definitely see some things you guys are talking about. A little bit of a buzz kill. I thought I had an $800 coin when I first looked it up. Still, It's a nice add to my collection, especially since it was free.

    I would value it around $250. That’s nothing to sneeze at!

    Maybe.

    Polished Bust Halves are tough to move period. 1821-39 even more so.

    On eBay you'd be hard pressed for get $150 for this coin.

    Honestly this is a $100 coin at best.

    🤷‍♂️

    I’ve owned several cleaned mid AU coins and ~$250 was typically around what I got for them.

    BHNC #248 … 130 and counting.

  • pursuitoflibertypursuitofliberty Posts: 6,959 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @constitutional_halve said:

    @Pnies20 said:

    @steve_010 said:
    Definitely appreciate the replies. I'm not too skilled at grading but definitely see some things you guys are talking about. A little bit of a buzz kill. I thought I had an $800 coin when I first looked it up. Still, It's a nice add to my collection, especially since it was free.

    I would value it around $250. That’s nothing to sneeze at!

    Maybe.

    Polished Bust Halves are tough to move period. 1821-39 even more so.

    On eBay you'd be hard pressed for get $150 for this coin.

    Honestly this is a $100 coin at best.

    Not really my place to say, but there is a LOT of meat on that coin, and the "polishing", if that's what you want to call it, is not nearly as bad as some of the crap I've seen on ebay, and occasionally in straight holders. I think the image focus on the reverse is probably not helping what we are all seeing either.

    $100. seems fire sale / give away pricing, even if $250. might be a little optimistic. But @Pnies20 has a better grip on that area than a LOT of guys I know.


    “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
  • KSorboKSorbo Posts: 126 ✭✭✭

    “Polished” would trade at a much larger discount than merely “improperly cleaned”. It still has eye appeal with some strong details though.

  • RobertScotLoverRobertScotLover Posts: 949 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Can you retake the photo with a little less light and it being a little more on an angle please, might make a difference. I just cannot understand the coin just yet

  • EastonCollectionEastonCollection Posts: 1,414 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice looking coin w lots of meat on it. The picture lends itself to being cleaned, washed or possibly polished. Looks nice!

    Easton Collection
  • breakdownbreakdown Posts: 2,149 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited October 27, 2024 5:09AM

    Great attitude and a nice find in the wild! Most coins have been messed with but that doesn't mean this coin couldn't lead you to become interested in bust halves.
    There are a lot of folks here that know this series well - Easton and pnies are a couple. drddm and JBN are two others that come to mind.

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

  • @RobertScotLover said:
    Can you retake the photo with a little less light and it being a little more on an angle please, might make a difference. I just cannot understand the coin just yet

    Yep. I'll try to get a couple better/different pictures tonight.

  • I'm not a professional so hopefully these pics provide the info needed.




  • cheezhedcheezhed Posts: 5,849 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Those pics sure make the coin look less likely to be cleaned. Still a nice CBH with pleasing toning even if it has been tampered with.

    Many happy BST transactions

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