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Inspired by RYK's dirty gold .......... (Updated)

BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,961 ✭✭✭
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. image

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.

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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.image

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Comments

  • fcfc Posts: 12,793 ✭✭✭
    i think it is an interesting coin and would allow it to sit
    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.
  • BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,961 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    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 love the orange/coppery toning. Thumbs up!
  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,799 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It looks like a nice coin, and I think you will like it when you get it.

  • JZraritiesJZrarities Posts: 2,583 ✭✭✭
    I think you will be pleasantly suprised, as I often find the images on TT to be lower quality than the coin in hand, especially for pieces with a little color...
  • BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,961 ✭✭✭
    Bump for the morning crowd.

    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.
  • BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,961 ✭✭✭
    Updated original post with this photo: Feel free to comment on the differences between Teletrades photo and mine and why you may or may not buy from a photo.

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  • very nice... love the look... cleaned or whatever.

    /ed


  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like it. Nice original coin with minimum contact marks. The few hairlines visible is consistent with the grade and don't bother me in the least. Overall, a very nice coin.

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  • LeeGLeeG Posts: 12,162
    Nice look! image
  • LongacreLongacre Posts: 16,717 ✭✭✭
    I like the look of that coin. Congrats.

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  • guitarwesguitarwes Posts: 9,289 ✭✭✭

    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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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very nice... Gold is my favorite... just like the feel and look of it. Cheers, RickO
  • mcheathmcheath Posts: 2,437 ✭✭✭
    I like it in both photos. I do have to say that teletrades pic makes it look like two different coins.
  • robkoolrobkool Posts: 5,934 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It still has some of its original mint luster left... Not bad for an "o" mint.

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