Bust Half Experts, Grade This Crusty One *Grade Posted*

stman

It has decent luster that isn't showing so good in the scan.

coinfreak499

umm ... AU 53 I have no clue how to grade bust coinage.

Myqqy

Without consulting books, it looks au-50ish to me- do you know the overton number?? The date, in particular the 2, looks interesting.... Nice bust half!!!!

lordmarcovan

I ain't no expert, but I'll go AU50. I have a PCGS AU50 and an ANACS AU50 at the moment, and I'd say that has similar detail.

ziggy29

I'd estimate AU-50, maybe, though not a Bust expert. That's a nice, prominent overdate!

relayer

I think there is enough detail on high points on the cap to go 53

stman

<< <i>do you know the overton number?? >>



Yes

coinguy89

Nice looking coin, I would agree with most and go with a middle of the road AU-54

tmot99

I am guessing AU53-55. The reason the "2" looks funny is because it is a 20/19 overdate. Is that a curl base 2? Kind of looks like it therefore O-102. Do I get bonus points?



Guess who just got their Overton book?

Numismanic

AU-50

Barry

XF-45 in my opinion. Unless this date's known for a weak strike, there's significant wear on the high points.

Nysoto

Stman,

Nice overdate! Looks very original, the curl 2 1820/19 is one of the most visible overdates in the series. I would have said AU50, but will go with AU55 if you say the luster is decent. This variety usually has a rather flat obverse strike. The square 2 20/19 comes with a better strike and is a bit more scarce, but the overdate is not as bold. This is sub-design type 4 (1817 - 1824), where Robert Scot made a new master die, lowered the relief (probably for better striking), and added finer hair detail. When John Reich left in 1817, the scalloped 13th star (his signature), was no longer found.

stman

Hi folks, I didn't post that it was the 1820/19 curl base2 O-102, as I wanted to see if some of you were awake and actually look at the whole coin. Seems like most do.

And Nysoto, once again thanks for a wealth of information. Everybody should pay close attention to Nysoto's posts. Very informative, and a public thanks for all the help you have given me!!! I'll post the grade after a while.

Baley

Everybody should pay close attention to Nysoto's posts


Nice coin! I like it as an AU55.

tmot99

I have been thinking about this one...

Linky Dink

Any input?

stman

Hi folks, almost forgot about the grade. First thanks for the good words on the coin. I can say without reservation (and hesitation) this is a very original and unmolested piece.

I believe NGC did a good job putting this in a AU53 holder. Luster is king on these, and while the image doesn't show it too well, it does indeed have decent luster. Not great, but decent. And also takes on some nice color as well.

Placid

AU 50

relayer

I'm two for two today

oldcameoproofsguy

Very crusty stman!

I like 'em crusty!