Draped Bust Halves in Au-What do they sell for

Wisconsin

Draped Bust Half Dollars.... I am just trying to get a handle on what this coin is trading at in the different grades of AU: 50,53,55, and 58. I am talking about coins graded by PCGS or NGC and problem free with good eye appeal. Also this is just for common date and variety type coins I see them all over the board from $2000-$5000. Will truely great Au 58's bring close to MS60 money??

Thanks,
Jay

stman

<< <i>Will truely great Au 58's bring close to MS60 money?? >>



I don't know for sure on Draped Bust Halves..... But I think in any series a true au58 that is really nice with great luster and problem free, will bring MS60 money and even more. I've paid about ms62 money on a au58 Barber quarter.

Wisconsin

stman,

I see a lot of coins sell at MS money, but don't know what the bust coins do. The price jump is pretty dramatic for these coins.

Jay

Nysoto

Jay,

In the last six months I have purchased several NGC and PCGS draped bust halves in AU50 and AU55 at prices from $2070 - $3680. Draped bust halves really jump in price in AU grades, some of the AU Queller halves sold for MS prices at Stacks, at a recent Superior auction a couple of slabbed AU common variety 1806 DBH's realized MS prices ($6000+). These coins had exceptional luster, bold strikes, and eye appeal. I believe XF40 is the best value for draped bust halves at $600-$800.

Draped bust halves are an excellent series and challenging to collect.

Bill