1831 Half Dime: ex-Pittman

Barndog

last one today (I think): 1831 LM-4 die marriage, photos by mgoodm3

STONE

Well at least this is a common DM. I was about to leave if I saw another gorgeous R5, R6, R7, or R8 DM

For the most part I find the fields to be gorgeous. My only qualm is the obverse field that looks like it has some hairlines.
Care to explain this for me?

Barndog

<< <i>Well at least this is a common DM. I was about to leave if I saw another gorgeous R5, R6, R7, or R8 DM

For the most part I find the fields to be gorgeous. My only qualm is the obverse field that looks like it has some hairlines.
Care to explain this for me?

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the holder says nothing about it, but I find this coin to have Proof-like fields. I believe the marks are what brings it to the 62 grade.

Cladiator

Very nice BD. I really like the subtle toning around the periphery of the coin, both obverse and reverse. The strike is magnificent, absolutely hammered. The banner and reverse legend look like they are about to jump off the coin!

sumdunce

Hairlines on obverse were the first thing I noticed too.

Nice coin otherwise.



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MikeInFL

Gorgeous!

MikeInFL

p.s. hairlines or die polish? looks to me to be the latter, but not sure.....