Inspired by RYK's dirty gold .......... (Updated)
BECOKA
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I normally don't buy off a picture especially in an NGC holder but I caved and hope I am not disappointed.
Just picked up my first O-Mint Half Eagle Liberty. I know it does not have the essence of the D mint but it's a start.
Until it arrives I would like to hear thoughts on originality or potential issues based on the Teletrade photo.
I do have to say I looked at every Heritage image of this date and mintmark for the same grade going back several years and only a couple looked un-touched. Most were dipped or dinged and did not look very good for the grade so again I hope this one was worth the rare splurge.
Well I finally took a picture of the coin in hand. Not quite what I expected as usually from a photo. There is quite a bit of noise in the fields. That said I still like it because it is unique and does not look like every other shiny gold coin. Tell me what you think.
Just picked up my first O-Mint Half Eagle Liberty. I know it does not have the essence of the D mint but it's a start.
Until it arrives I would like to hear thoughts on originality or potential issues based on the Teletrade photo.
I do have to say I looked at every Heritage image of this date and mintmark for the same grade going back several years and only a couple looked un-touched. Most were dipped or dinged and did not look very good for the grade so again I hope this one was worth the rare splurge.
Well I finally took a picture of the coin in hand. Not quite what I expected as usually from a photo. There is quite a bit of noise in the fields. That said I still like it because it is unique and does not look like every other shiny gold coin. Tell me what you think.
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in my collection.
1844O is the most common new orleans half eagle. you have hundreds
to choose from and you see one for sale on a weekly basis.
after viewing a metric ton of these 1844Os, i have to say yours
is a nice change of pace. i find it pleasing to the eye.
i hope it looks even better in hand.
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after viewing a metric ton of these 1844Os, i have to say yours
is a nice change of pace. i find it pleasing to the eye.
i hope it looks even better in hand. >>
Thanks, I agree it is the most common. Most of the AU half eagles I have seen of late are shiny and in the circulated grades that looks really bad as all defects are evident to the naked eye. Character is a difficult thing to look for in a coin.
I also notice that the photo seems to be a bit washed or brightened. What I am hoping is that the coin is a little bit darker in hand and I do believe that is what I will see.
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Very nice coin and great look. I'm with "fc".......nice change of pace from the norm.
great pickup.......be careful not to get bit by the southern gold bug.
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