Remarkable Offering of Early Half Dimes

Higashiyama

There is a rather remarkable offering of early half dimes on the David Lawrence web site -- at premium prices! Any thoughts on these coins (and the prices) would be appreciated. I know that early dollars have become quite expensive, but I wasn't aware that there had been an uptick in demand for the smaller denominations.

matteproof

Wow! Nice group of Early Half Dimes. I like the 1803 "small 8" - quite scarce in AU. The 1800 is really nice! These are all NGC certified. Where are the PCGS ones?

matteproof

matteproof

Just noticed the 1797 15 stars "rainbow toned" example NGC 55. Wasn't there a similar coin recently offered on Ebay? - which came out of a Heritage auction? This one is NICE too!

matteproof

mrdq

<< <i>Wow! Nice group of Early Half Dimes. I like the 1803 "small 8" - quite scarce in AU. The 1800 is really nice! These are all NGC certified. Where are the PCGS ones?

matteproof >>



I'm beginning to think PCGS Can't grade halfdimes for crap. The HUGE majority of Half Dimes i've seen and purchased are in NGC holders. I have about 30 seated half dimes now and 2 (yes TWO) PCGS. Not because I prefer either slab, I really totally ignore the plastic, but NGC just seems to grade more of them.

Maybe it's the grade that I collect (predominantly ms60-65). I think many of the B&M ms66-67 coins are in PCGS holders but many many of the coins that I saw at the CSNS show and that I end up buying are NGC.

off to look at those coins Higashiyama mentioned now.

tom

mrdq

DROOL DROOL

Sadly i'm 7 years away from being able to squeeze those into the budget Maybe if i'm lucky the halfdime market will crash by then!

I need to make more money
tom

newbiecollector

Is a link possible?

toyonakataro

link

mrdq

Main Site


Early Half Dimes

toyonakataro

mrdq
52.5% of my seated half dimes are in PCGS holders.
All between MS60-65..

mrdq

bleh there goes my carrer as a statistician I had better stick to selling food!!

matteproof

Hi! My half dimes are a fairly even mix of PCGS and NGC. However, it is my sense that PCGS is generally strict when grading certain Half Dimes. This seems to be especially so with the KEY dates. Generally, I prefer buying Half Dimes in PCGS slabs. Yes, of course I buy the coin, not the plastic. However, given equal coins - I stretch for the PCGS ones whenever possible.

There are a number of truly RARE half dimes in the Early, Bust, and Seated Half Dime Series. Some of these Half Dime rarities are often NOT touted as being as rare as they actually are (especially true among Seated Half Dimes). For example, consider the 1858 OVERDATE Seated Half Dime. This is a RARE coin (especially in UNC). It is rarer than the 1858 "inverted date" half dime. Yet, you don't hear much about the 1858 overdate half dime, and you generally hear more about the more popular, less rare, 1858 inverted date half dime. Don't know why.

The 1853-O "no arrows" half dime is also RARE. Yet, you are apt to hear more about the 1844-O half dime, which is also rare, but I think less desirable (date for date) than the 1853-O no arrows half dime. The 1846 half dime is also a great rarity (and popular). The 1838-O "no stars" half dime (particularly type 2) is also RARE in AU and up (especially so in UNC). Prices, of course, are often strong for great rarities. Sadly, Half Dime rarities (when buying) are no exception.

I love half dimes! Whats not to love about them?

matteproof

koinkrazy

SO does this mean its a good time to sell my 1846 half dime?

I have bought some key date seated quarters from David Lawrence, I had to pay alot for them as well, seems anything that is a better date the dealers are asking way above greysheet. This brings up a question, how long does it take grey sheet to catch up in a rising market, in the seated quarters, they are way below what I am seeing the better dates sell for? What other means do you use for pricing info?

matteproof

<< <i>SO does this mean its a good time to sell my 1846 half dime?

I have bought some key date seated quarters from David Lawrence, I had to pay alot for them as well, seems anything that is a better date the dealers are asking way above greysheet. This brings up a question, how long does it take grey sheet to catch up in a rising market, in the seated quarters, they are way below what I am seeing the better dates sell for? What other means do you use for pricing info? >>



Hi koincrazy. For me, is very difficult to sell my half dimes. I struggle when parting with them (even duplicates). I have no trouble selling or trading other coins – but half dimes are another story. What is your 1846 half dime all about? What is the grade, slab, look? The 1846 is considered by many to be THE key date in the Seated Half Dime Series (though I don’t necessarily agree). I have found that prices are often strong on this date. Can you post an image?

It is hard to price the "key dates" by using pricing guides. Often, the prices quoted are just not in line with what the market seems to demand. This is frustrating because it is easy to pass on a coin that appears overpriced, only to wait another year before another example surfaces! (often at yet higher prices).

matteproof

koinkrazy

Hi Matteproof, send me a private message if interested in the 1846 half dime, I have some others as well.