I think this is my prettiest half dime (huge pics)

Barndog · April 30, 2008 6:47AM

this half dime is used to be in my registry set, but it is only a PCGS MS-64 (used to be an NGC MS-65, btw). Nonetheless, it is the prettiest one I have. I like the dark toning, I like the retained cud on the reverse, and I like the "workmanship" in punching the date (the so-called 3 over inverted 3 variety...half dime collectors just call this the 1834 LM-1/V-5A). Mark Goodman did the imaging...check out the closeup on the date. Spectacular coin, wonderful images.

ChrisRx · April 30, 2008 6:48AM

not bad

DeusExMachina · April 30, 2008 6:52AM

Holy @#$^. Richard, you have my address, correct?

All kidding aside - what a spectacular coin and an interesting variety too. Thank you for sharing.

STONE · April 30, 2008 6:54AM

Solid pics Barndog

Definitely a lot of character on a coin that nice

Smittys · April 30, 2008 6:57AM

Sweet color and is that a repunched date?

zap1111 · April 30, 2008 6:57AM

I love the closeness of the lettering in the headband. Elements of the letters in LIBERTY and the spacing between the letters stick out like isolated islands (especially around IBE). What a gorgeous coin! Congrats.
zap

DorkGirl · April 30, 2008 6:57AM

She's blushing

Beautiful little coin!

Barndog · April 30, 2008 6:58AM

<< <i>Sweet color and is that a repunched date? >>

in addition to mispunching on the 3 (thus the 3 over inverted 3 designation), the 4 was repunched too.

boiler78 · April 30, 2008 7:01AM

OUTSTANDING!!!!!

The toning must be very dark because I don't see anything from a surface condition or quality of strike perspective that would keep that coin out of a 66 holder!

Dennis88 · April 30, 2008 7:01AM

Although not a seated baby, that's still one heck of a coin

Dennis

NHSBaseball · April 30, 2008 7:08AM

Gee- that one's sorta nice, Barndog.

robec · April 30, 2008 7:10AM

What an absolutely gorgeous coin and equally gorgeous image.

dizzyfoxx · April 30, 2008 7:12AM

"Pretty" doesn't begin to describe that H10. I think it's absolutely gorgeous!

P.S. Mark's images are nothing short of amazing.

lcoopie · April 30, 2008 8:45AM

are you moving up to full dimes now,

very nice

ricko · April 30, 2008 9:10AM

Very nice coin... and, as usual, Mark's pictures are spectacular. Cheers, RickO

fc · April 30, 2008 9:12AM

slight eye appeal with a hefty portion of amazing stupendous ;-)
thanks for sharing it.

Broadstruck · April 30, 2008 9:14AM

Breathtaking!

Bochiman · April 30, 2008 9:15AM

BD...I like it! A lot! Even for such a tiny little itty bitty coin

DJCoinz · April 30, 2008 10:25AM

Wow! That is a real stunner.

kryptonitecomics · April 30, 2008 10:32AM

NGC got it right......

SeaEagleCoins · April 30, 2008 10:39AM

<< <i>NGC got it right...... >>

I have to agree with this...PCGS does seem to 'penalize' toning...oh well...

...I don't think anyone needs a label or some plastic (or even a sticker) to KNOW that this is one spectacular coin!!!

BTW...thanks for the wonderful giveaway...shoot me a PM and I'll give ya my mailing info...

richardshipp · April 30, 2008 10:50AM

BECOKA · April 30, 2008 10:55AM

BECOKA · April 30, 2008 10:56AM

<< <i>NGC got it right...... >>

Not so sure about that, it would appear that there are large gaps of broken luster which would keep it from a 65. NGC tends to add a point for eye appeal.

CB2597 · April 30, 2008 11:00AM

Nice Barndog!!!

Barndog · April 30, 2008 11:14AM

regarding the comments on grade:

I appreciate the input. Bottom line is that the coin is what it is and 65, 64, 66, or even 63 would not matter to me. There are very, very few 1834 LM-1 half dimes with a retained cud, and I am thinking there are none prettier than this one. Eye appeal is what matters to me for this coin.

coinkat · April 30, 2008 11:16AM

Very nice... I like the inverted 3. Without seeing the coin in hand, it seems pointless to agree or disagree with PCGS or NCG. Besides being an attractive coin nicely imaged, it seems that we can use this post to remind collectors that grading has a subjective component to it...

leothelyon · April 30, 2008 2:50PM

the so-called 3 over inverted 3 variety

Neat!

Leo

Mercury10c · May 1, 2008 9:55AM

Wow, that is cool. Can't believe it's only a 64.

speety · May 1, 2008 1:02PM

Since that POS MS-64 obviously doesn't fit into your set of gems.....

....wanna sell it?

numisma · May 1, 2008 1:46PM

Oh man, that is a keeper for life! There are no price guides for works of art like that little half dime. Congrats! Nice pics, btw.

Goldbully · May 1, 2008 2:04PM

<< <i>this half dime is used to be in my registry set, but it is only a PCGS MS-64 (used to be an NGC MS-65, btw). Nonetheless, it is the prettiest one I have. I like the dark toning, I like the retained cud on the reverse, and I like the "workmanship" in punching the date (the so-called 3 over inverted 3 variety...half dime collectors just call this the 1834 LM-1/V-5A). Mark Goodman did the imaging...check out the closeup on the date. Spectacular coin, wonderful images.

>>

Incredible!!!!!!!!