Why not a Capped Bust Half registry set?

shllyshny

Hey all-

Question: Why doesn't PCGS have a Capped Bust half category? It seems there should be a category for this popular coin. At least I think its popular. I sure would like to build a set.

Confused and bewildered,
Max

IrishMike

I agree where in the heck would you find enough PCGS coins to have a registry?

shllyshny

Thanks for the info. Does Mr. Kaufman have his set posted on the web somewhere so us humble newbies can enjoy and drool over it?

Max

Edit: Tried the NGC site and no Capped Bust Halves reg. sets there, either.

Nysoto

Hi Max,

There are probably a lot of collections in the ranks of the Bust Half Nut Club that could make a high grade bust half registry set. Most bust half fanatics collect them for die varieties, overdates, errors, etc. Grade is less important to them - look at the incredible Russ Logan collection currently being auctioned at Bowers and Merena. How could you rank a flip over double edge error with a 20% off center strike on a PCGS registry?

If you have not joined the John Reich Collectors Society it is well worth the $15 per year dues. They publish may articles on bust halves, updated rarity ratings, census reports, etc.

Bill

dorkkarl

pcgs, ngc, icg, all have absurdly inconsistent grades for this series. i have seen coins w/ 90% cartwheel luster & mush strikes grade as low as xf-40, but coins with phenomenally ugly artificial toning graded as high as ms-60+. i'm sorry to say that this will add to my reputation as a plastic basher, but bottom line is, they cannot grade these coins w/ any consistency whatsoever, & i would never, never buy 1 sight-unseen w/out a 100% return guarantee.

btw, this is in my top 5 favorite series.

K S