1823 (Broken 3) PCGS MS-63 Toned Capped Bust Half Dollar

Stuart · October 30, 2009 2:31AM

I was searching through my collection for attractive naturally toned coins, and found this one that I have not shared with my fellow forum members for several years.

1823 (Broken 3) PCGS MS-63 Toned Capped Bust Half Dollar

STONE · October 30, 2009 2:46AM

I will be the first to say that I don't agree with the assigned grade from those pics

TahoeDale · October 30, 2009 2:58AM

Stuart,

Really like it. PM me.

Thanks

maibockaddict · October 30, 2009 3:40AM

<< <i>I will be the first to say that I don't agree with the assigned grade from those pics >>

yeah, the pics make the coin look AU...

beartracks42 · October 30, 2009 3:54AM

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<< <i>I will be the first to say that I don't agree with the assigned grade from those pics >>

yeah, the pics make the coin look AU... >>

I think so also.

zap1111 · October 30, 2009 7:09AM

No matter what grade seems the most appropriate, it's a gorgeous coin. Wish I would find a CBH like this one searching through my collection!
Congrats and thanks for sharing.
zap

Coinosaurus · October 30, 2009 7:21AM

The old AU63. Regardless of the number it appears to be uber-PQ.

Boom · October 30, 2009 11:07AM

I'll bet this 186 year old sweety is gorgeous in hand!

jdillane · October 30, 2009 11:53AM

I suspect the patina blunts the luster moreso in the image than in hand. I see no obv rub and what appears to be trace rub on the wings, may well be strike. It is so tough to grade from an image.

Nice high grade broken 3 specimen!!

SeaEagleCoins · October 30, 2009 12:07PM

gorgeous coin... reflection of the light playing on the coin are probably what accounts for the appearance of rub on the high points... looking at the lower Reverse... it is definately a softness of strike there... from the top of 50 up to the lower wing feathers around the lower shield... a very nice coin...

mozin · October 30, 2009 1:22PM

That is an outstanding coin. The Broken 3 variety is most always softly struck. I would love to own this one, worth at least $7,500.

drddm · October 30, 2009 3:24PM

Gorgeous Broken 3!!!

I agree with Mozin, I would love to own that coin too.

Just curious, does she have any high grade (Patched or Ugly 3) sisters to hang out with?

Congrats Stuart on a beautiful and tough CBH!!

JRocco · October 30, 2009 10:30PM

Hey Stuart.
Nice coin. I did not see you post this beauty before.
These coins are tough to grade and unless you are aware of the striking
characteristics you will grade them wrong.
The lighting on these pics looks like it is almost straight on giving it the
appearance of a flat finish, but this is a really nice Broken 3 variety.
In fact, I believe this is the nicest Broken 3 variety I have ever seen.
I bet that coin has a shot at 64. That would be my WAG.
Great coin Stuart.

cape · October 31, 2009 2:26AM

Thats one very nice BUSTIE!

GoBust · June 29, 2014 2:34PM

Just thought it would be fun to look at this lovely 1823 broken three again. Its either tied for second or just slightly behind the Newman coin (now PCGS MS64) IMHO of the condition census. The picture suggests that this coin should upgrade sometime.