Opinion on Bust half.

python

Looks like a nice original coin. What do you think for grade?

kieferscoins

XF-45.

Cameron Kiefer

Stuart

XF-40 (even though your photo label says NCG-45)...

PutTogether

I think its a 40 all day long. Possibly 45

airplanenut

<< <i>Looks like a nice original coin. >>

I'll say! That's the epitome of a true coin to enjoy for both history and beauty

python

Stuart, I didn't even notice. Not my scans, I'm trying to get opinions before purchase.

Myqqy

Hmmm.......... I'm impressed by the date, but not by the eye appeal. It looks too washed out to me, and looks very unoriginal. Like perhaps some wanker dipped it to try and make it look like an XF or AU, and now it's trying to tone some character back. But I guess I'm in the minority....

python

Thanks for the opinions.

coinkat

EF45 without a doubt. It has an above average strike and if there are signs of lustre, I don't think AU50 is unreasonable. It does look original and it is nice. A coin worthy of the most serious consideration.

nepbrs44

It's a 40............could go 45 as early date CBH's where weak strikes in general.

EVillageProwler

It looks like a nice original EF coin. I would not like it as a ChEF, but can see why some would say it's ChEF.

EVP

python

Thanks again for the opinions. I e-mailed Alpine and reserved the coin. He also grades it as EF40.

dorkkarl

EXCELLENT coin, that's the way to grade it properly.

K S

dorkkarl

you do NOT grade 1808 (& 1807) the same as any other capped bust date! this is a date that will always appear to be 1/2 to 1 full grade lower than it is. i would concur w/ ngc's grade, assuming the luster is appropriate.

alpine is not my favorite vendor, but i would have bought that coin in a split second for xf-40 money.

K S