Daughters Christmas Gift
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Well, this was indeed a surprise. Our 14 yr old daughter somehow got me this for the holiday. When asked, the wife just smiles... 
Considering we live 50 miles (Badlands of SoDak) from a town of 58,000 which has only one small coin shop. This Good/Fine 1829 CBH, O-105 (w/obverse die crack) was one which was needed for the old BCBHDC, 124 coins/115 varieties. While far from perfect and a relatively common variety it's one of the most valuable in the collection now...
Check out how the angle of the coin can hide a pretty significant die crack.
Take Care
Ben
Obv Diecrack
Considering we live 50 miles (Badlands of SoDak) from a town of 58,000 which has only one small coin shop. This Good/Fine 1829 CBH, O-105 (w/obverse die crack) was one which was needed for the old BCBHDC, 124 coins/115 varieties. While far from perfect and a relatively common variety it's one of the most valuable in the collection now...Check out how the angle of the coin can hide a pretty significant die crack.
Take Care
Ben
Obv Diecrack
100% DAV, Been There and Done That!
166 BHDs & 154 Die Varieties & Die States...
Bust Half Nut Club #180
Festivus Yes! Bagels No!
166 BHDs & 154 Die Varieties & Die States...
Bust Half Nut Club #180
Festivus Yes! Bagels No!
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Reckon she paid about $40-$50 for it because I called the dealer in town and he said "I gave her a great deal...
Take Care
Ben
166 BHDs & 154 Die Varieties & Die States...
Bust Half Nut Club #180
Festivus Yes! Bagels No!