For the Bust People

KlectorKid

I'm thinking of buying a bust coin, my first love but never got any very nice ones. If you had $250 to spend on a bust coin what would you buy? What grade? What date? (I just want to see what $250 would buy)
~KK~

jbsteven

this was a little more than you wanted to spend but if I had to dabble into Bust halves then this would be it

KlectorKid

Wow pretty! Can you tell me what grade it was and how much $?

DHeath

I would suggest a 1836 Lettered edge coin, as it was still made without the steam press, and an AU coin should cost a little less than you want to spend.

jbsteven

it was sold to a board member that should be getting it in his hands any day now. AU55ish

price I will keep confidential but not moon money

EVillageProwler

For $250, you should be able to get a very nice common date Capped Bust half in EF45. Or, save up and buy a better date one or a common date in ChAU (~ $400).

Make sure you go by luster and eye appeal!!! This is another series where you can be separated from your money awfully quickly if you don't heed my advice!

EVP

KlectorKid

Alright, I was really hoping of finding something like that with great toning.

Thanks, ~KK~

KlectorKid

Thanks guys, what about any lower denoms. I do want somthing kind of big so, how are the prices of capped quarters compared to halfs?

wingedliberty

I think bust dimes in XF-AU are great and have a few myself. I plan to add more.


Brian.

Julian

Quarters are more expensive than halves, which were not used as heavily as the smaller denominations. Many were stored away in banks, similar to today's halves. They are clearly the best value for you and you should be able to get an au coin, although some au's can cost much more.

KlectorKid

Okay, thanks guys that will be a good start for me.

wingedliberty

Kid:
Post it when you get it.

Brian.

KlectorKid

I will.

kyleknap

If you haven't already, check out this site. It's all raw, but the material is great and the grading is accurate.

Kyle

MrKelso

<< <i>I'm thinking of buying a bust coin, my first love but never got any very nice ones. If you had $250 to spend on a bust coin what would you buy? What grade? What date? (I just want to see what $250 would buy)
~KK~ >>



This one is being submitted to PCGS on Monday. What do you think it will grade?
BIG BIG BIG PIC

KlectorKid

I think its XF-40.

MrKelso

<< <i>I think its XF-40. >>



I believe this may be a high 6 specimen. what do you think?

Merc

Vf30 for the 1826 half. There is just a tough too much wear to get an Ef40

MrKelso

<< <i>Vf30 for the 1826 half. There is just a tough too much wear to get an Ef40 >>



I agree i must say that the blown up pic makes it looks much worst then what it looks like in person.
I was surprised by a grade of AU53 on the last one i submitted. maybe this one will do well also.

MacCoin

the cap bust are very pretty but the draped bust are just the most beautiful coin ever minted. find a draped bust

cap bust 1835 AU half dollar
draped bust 1805 XF half cent
for that money

MrKelso

the draped bust are just the most beautiful coin ever minted

I strongly agree.

KlectorKid

Yes I am quite sure it is high 6, I think I may have over graded. Im so used to the little coins for this series (half dimes) the detail change is so great I cant grade halfs. But I will get to know halfs better if I decide to buy one. (I think I will go for drapped bust because I have always wanted one... or 2.)

MrKelso

<< <i>Yes I am quite sure it is high 6, I think I may have over graded. Im so used to the little coins for this series (half dimes) the detail change is so great I cant grade halfs. But I will get to know halfs better if I decide to buy one. (I think I will go for drapped bust because I have always wanted one... or 2.) >>



The draped bust is a beautiful coin but can get costly. I have a few somewhere around here. I will have to dig them out and take a pic.

jadecoin

Hi! Here is what a $210 1830 half-dime can look like.

Sincerely,
jadecoin

Nap

<< <i>I believe this may be a high 6 specimen. what do you think? >>



I don't believe it is. I think the "high 6" would be one with (according to Overton) Obverse-2 and of the designation O-102 or O-103 (depending on which reverse). While it would appear the six on yours is higher than the rest of the numerals, your coin does not have obverse 2. That is characterized by star 7 (counting starting from lower left and running clockwise) having a point pointing directly at the upper left corner of the Liberty headband, which yours does not.

Rather, I believe yours is variety O-112. Overton doesn't say anything about the height of the six being greater than that of other numerals, but it does seem that way by looking at his image.

I'd also think it would grade VF.

Part of the fun in collecting bust coinage, especially half dollars, is in the identification of the varietites.

MrKelso

<< <i>

<< <i>I believe this may be a high 6 specimen. what do you think? >>



I don't believe it is. I think the "high 6" would be one with (according to Overton) Obverse-2 and of the designation O-102 or O-103 (depending on which reverse). While it would appear the six on yours is higher than the rest of the numerals, your coin does not have obverse 2. That is characterized by star 7 (counting starting from lower left and running clockwise) having a point pointing directly at the upper left corner of the Liberty headband, which yours does not.

Rather, I believe yours is variety O-112. Overton doesn't say anything about the height of the six being greater than that of other numerals, but it does seem that way by looking at his image.

I'd also think it would grade VF.

Part of the fun in collecting bust coinage, especially half dollars, is in the identification of the varietites. >>



Thanks for all the great info. It is the best part of learning about coins.