Why I Don't Judge Images As An Absolute.... Bust Half Images Inside

stman · October 13, 2004 12:47AM

I picked up this Bust Half some time ago. With all the technology skill, and great images we see here on the forum.
I believe we sometimes get spoiled and when a dull lifeless scan is seen, we look at such an image
as it absolutely is what the image depicts. Nothing fancy here. When I saw the sellers image......

It looks just dull, dark, and lifeless. But this is the kind of crusty "Look" I seek when considering buying a Bust Half.
When I received the coin I really wasn't surprised as it looked pretty much as expected.
I say this because I took the time to get a good read on the scan before purchasing the piece.
It was described as having nice cartwheel luster.

So after having this for a while I decided this coin deserved a nice picture and sent it to Russ.
Anyway just trying to be helpful and thought at least some of the Bust collectors would appreciate this.

I think she looks much better now..... Do you agree?

Stuart · October 13, 2004 12:51AM

STMan: I agree that she looks much nicer now!!

1) Is there some doubling in the date??
2) What's the eagle smoking ??

You so bring up a good point that improved lively lustrous & colorful digital photographs (vs. dull lifeless scans) are a much more effective way to sell your coins for top dollar!

I'm sure that Frank and Jeremy will agree!!

Russ · October 13, 2004 1:06AM

I like the second image better.

Russ, NCNE

mgoodm3 · October 13, 2004 1:17AM

Nice pics. I find that many online sellers don't get luster or color right. Especially copper. Sometimes if you take a chance it pays off nicely.

eyoung429 · October 13, 2004 1:21AM

Nice images on the 2nd pics!!!

What's the eagle smoking?

skier07 · October 13, 2004 1:27AM

looks like a different coin to me. i guess this illustrates the rewards and risks of
buying via an image. return policies are a must!

Bruce

wam98 · October 13, 2004 2:05AM

The first scan is what I like to see when looking for that original toning.

But, if buying from images on the net, the second photo is much better to see the detail of the coin.

Nice Bust half.

coinlieutenant · October 13, 2004 2:19AM

I like it...

stman · October 13, 2004 2:55AM

<< Is there some doubling in the date?? >>

Stuart.... unfortunately I don't have the coin in front of me to accurately answer your question.
I don't recall any doubling in the date. So what you are seeing could be.....
The lighting when the picture was taken, or some pull away toning, or you're drunk.

As far as what the eagle is smoking? I'll let your imagination figure it out!!!!

Elcontador · October 13, 2004 3:15AM

Nice. Question; does the coin really have that much violet in it? Sometimes images of Unc. silver tend to be slightly dark with a bit too much violet color in them.

Personally, I never buy anything from an image. Either I look at the coin in person, or someone whom I trust looks it over. IMO, buying from an image is the same as buying it sight unseen.

stman · October 13, 2004 4:25AM

<< Question; does the coin really have that much violet in it? >>

Good question. I don't have the coin in front of me. I believe the image is very close.

I guess it would depend on which way the coin is tilted. Thanks for the nice comments on the coin folks.
My main intention of the thread was I believe if many people seen the first image they would say "Nope, dark no luster etc. etc.
I like to try and "Read" a scan to try and figure out if it's what I'm looking for.

relayer · October 13, 2004 5:54AM

I bought a half-dime on eBay that had a flat dark scan in the photo and when I got it, it was a beautiful rainbow toned monster.

ss350camaro · October 13, 2004 6:05AM

Question:

What do you think the difference in pics and quality (nice job Russ

) would be compared to auction bidding ?
(if you were to put up two auctions, one with the first pic and the other with Russ' pic)

lathmach · October 13, 2004 6:25AM

Overton 114. The Overton book has it listed as a rarity 3.

Ray

Russ · October 13, 2004 6:27AM

<< Overton 114. >>

Damn! Ray is good!

Russ, NCNE

nepbrs44 · October 13, 2004 6:58AM

Nice BH! Would love to have it in my collection

stman · October 13, 2004 10:59AM

<< Question:

What do you think the difference in pics and quality (nice job Russ

) would be compared to auction bidding ?
(if you were to put up two auctions, one with the first pic and the other with Russ' pic) >>

I believe the answer to this question is easy. Of course the first (scan) picture would bring much more money.

lordmarcovan · October 13, 2004 11:02AM

That coin looks beautiful even in the first pictures.

Myqqy · October 13, 2004 11:30AM

That's a great looking bust half!! I would have been comfortable buying with the first set of images, because I know how often subtle, attractive pastel colors can hide in that type of "crusty" old toning. Nice pickup!!!