Draped bust half dime True View photo
RYK
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I just received notification that the photograph of my DBHD has been completed. As usual, Phil did an excellent job. The coin is evenly darker in hand, but the increased light allows one to better see the details. I have found that of the draped bust large eagle silver denominations, these are the toughest to acquire in mid-grade, relatively problem-free condition.
Thanks to Barndog and MrHalfDime for advice on the purchase.
Thanks to Barndog and MrHalfDime for advice on the purchase.
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<< <i>I hate you. >>
Capped Bust Half Series
Capped Bust Half Dime Series
<< <i>Simply awesome!!! I hope to have one someday myself. May I hazard a guess of the grade at VF35? >>
This is scary, but I honestly do not remember. I think it is an F-15, but I liked the coin and did not care what the slab said. The main reason I sent it to PCGS for photography was the holder was badly scuffed and need to be replaced for me to better enjoy the coin.
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<< <i>Simply awesome!!! I hope to have one someday myself. May I hazard a guess of the grade at VF35? >>
This is scary, but I honestly do not remember. I think it is an F-15, but I liked the coin and did not care what the slab said. The main reason I sent it to PCGS for photography was the holder was badly scuffed and need to be replaced for me to better enjoy the coin. >>
I like your thinking here. Buy the coin and not the slab.
<< <i>If your memory is correct, thats simply a WHOPPER at F15....does anyone else see the 35 I see? Or is it back to coin grading 101 for me?
Okay, I went back and checked, and we will split the difference. It is graded VF-25.
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etexmike
You are, of course, quite correct, that F-VF examples of Draped Bust half dimes (and possibly any other Draped Bust denomination) are very scarce and difficult to locate. When you do find one, it is likely very closely held in a collection, and if it ever comes up for auction, the competition for it is fierce.
The 1800 half dimes are of particular interest to me, as I only recently completed the four die marriages for the date, including two R7 die marriages (LM-2 and LM-4). To my knowledge, this has only been accomplished once before, by Ed Price, who himself discovered the LM-4 in 1994 while assembling his magnificent collection.
Congratulations on a very attractive half dime.
<< <i>I hate you. >>
Ahhhhhhhhhh the Christmas spirit is in full bloom.
I simply will add, I think Cladiator meant, "You suck!"
I concur................................
<< <i>Wow. I guess I missed this thread while I was busy debating mustard.
Somehow, I doubt that we are through debating the relative strengths and weaknesses of our favorite mustard.
I simply will add, I think Cladiator meant, "You suck!"
Clad and I are old forum pals, and I took the remark in the spirit in which it was intended.
BTW, I have recently learned that CRO is offering an 1800 half dime in their early bird email described as:
LM-1 variety, considered to be Rarity-3. A really tough type to find in the problem free and original condition of this piece. Pleasing medium gray, well struck, and no problems to note. We bought this from an old time New England collection, shipped it to PCGS, and brought it straight to our list. $2,400.
...in case someone would like to pick that one off.
Is it available, especially at VF-25 greysheet? PM me if you want to sell.
Great coin, congratulations!
<< <i> I have found that of the draped bust large eagle silver denominations, these are the toughest to acquire in mid-grade, relatively problem-free condition >>
Tell me smoething I don't know, brother! I searched two years for a decent, problem-free Fine when I was doing my old type set, and ended up settling for an ANACS G6. Despite a very slight bend, the coin was not net-graded.
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry