1830 Half Dime...Opinions Please - Pics inside

Cladiator

Hey all,

This is coin #2 in my Capped Bust Half Dime addiction. I'm thinking VF20. Let me know what you think as far as grade and general opinions? The pics are kinda blurry but it's the best I could do tonight with the camera I have. Thanks

mheffner2

I'm not qualified to give an opinion, sorry. But if you are a half-cent addict maybe you can give me yours - I just bought this and laid it out in this post

Cheers!link

JrGMan2004

Looks VF to me... also appears to be an LM-12, an R-4 coin...

Cladiator

Thanks for the info George. Come on guys/gals....what do you think???

Myqqy

Looks like a strong VF to me- the toning looks a little streaky to me on the reverse, but otherwise looks like an attractive example....

oldcameoproofsguy

<< <i>Thanks for the info George. Come on guys/gals....what do you think??? >>



Sweeeeeet!

It looks crusty enough for stman!

dorkkarl

i could accept vf - but just barely though. but it's a nice original coin, perfect for your set. congrats!

K S

OKbustchaser

Looks to be a fairly nice VF. The mushy obverse is just one of the drawbacks to LM-12. Both dies were basically worn out. It was the third different marriage for the obverse and the eighth different time the reverse die was used. Both dies were finally retired after creating this variety.

Jim

Cladiator

Cool, thanks for the info. Looks like I'm 2 for 2 so far

Jamericon

I like it. Nice even wear and color.

MacCoin

<< <i>strong VF >>

yep thats what I wouls say too. half dimes are so small I think they are super hard to grade

JrGMan2004

Actually, they are pretty easy to grade, they are just like grading Bust Halves, just on a smaller scale... I also hesitate to call this a "Strong VF" as there is still quite a bit of wear. I tend to lean towards a Mid-Range VF, VF25 or VF30... though part of the obverse may just be from a weaker strike, especially judging by the wear on the eagles wings...

uncleb

<< <i>Actually, they are pretty easy to grade, they are just like grading Bust Halves, just on a smaller scale... >>



That might be just a bit of an oversimplification, especially considering the strike differences between a large coin like a half and a tiny coin like a half dime.

Heck, I even find that not all Bust Halves can be graded like Bust Halves are 'supposed' to be graded. The same thing goes with all the other bust series, as well. My main pet peeve is the fascination with LIBERTY in the headband -- a tool that is worth less, if not worthless, than many other factors.

coinguy89

Looks close to VF to me, nice coin, glad to see your keeping the collecting going.