@yosclimber - I checked your Attribution Guide at the LSCC website but was not successful. Thank you for providing the variety attribution for this one.
I noticed the '76-P double dime just notched up some more on CoinFacts for its valuation... in reality, a good portion of the twenty cent series in many different grades got the same treatment.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
@JBN said: @Cladiator said:
Holy carp man, I'm in love with your half dime.
Seriously, well friggin' done!
I wish MrHalfDime were still around so I could read his long reply he would of undoubtedly made describing your half dime in incredible detail.
He sure would have - I miss him, too.
I try to emulate his knowledge of seated half dime die varieties, although I can never really duplicate his excitement.
Both @JBN and @JRGeyer have nice examples of the 1867 V-1a (aka Neil-2), with the dramatic die crack from the rim through S2 to the shoulder. @JBN's example is in a later die state with heavy clash marks evident. Eventually there is an even later die state with a die crack through the date.
Beautiful half dimes. For such a rare date, I'm surprised it's priced so reasonably in MS grades. Does this reflect a large percentage of higher-grade coins saved or the relative lack of interest in half dimes from collectors in general?
Looking back, I'm surprised that I didn't start a half dime collection when I had young eyes. I picked up an 1868 in G4 because of its low mintage 35 years ago, and added a colorful MS62 1858 and an arrows coin for the Type set, but I never collected them by date/mm.
Edit to add: - I looked at the 2019 Stacks auction pics - which is more accurate to the in-hand view, the TV or the auction house?
As usual, neither, or both...? lol The Stacks pics are similar to the in hand look when you view the coin straight on with normal lighting. The TV pics are similar to how it looks in hand from a slight angle in the same lighting. When you put the coin under a lamp, like at a coin show, it really comes alive. Rotating it around really shows off the luster it still has and slightly reflective fields, which neither set of photos really captures well.
@No Headlights I have an 1881 with a similar toning pattern as your 1883. I wonder if it was from the same collection at one time. Edited to add that the cert. numbers are 198 digits apart from each other.
@Barberian said: @No Headlights I have an 1881 with a similar toning pattern as your 1883. I wonder if it was from the same collection at one time. Edited to add that the cert. numbers are 198 digits apart from each other.
Could be. I believe (not sure, been in my collection a while) it came from Liz Coggan.
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I tactically nuked myself with that nuclear bid.
I don't believe I've ever shown this circulated cameo here.
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Very tough type 1.5/2
And a neat little chop marked half
Here's another in VG10. These guys are twins.
I love crusty seated coins.
New purchase from CRO:
The crustiest coin I own:
A couple of seated dollars (the 1842 will be included in GFRC’s upcoming CAC-only auction):
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This is a nice V-6b:
Obv:
Rev:
@yosclimber - I checked your Attribution Guide at the LSCC website but was not successful. Thank you for providing the variety attribution for this one.
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Type collector, mainly into Seated. -formerly Ownerofawheatiehorde. Good BST transactions with: mirabela, OKCC, MICHAELDIXON, Gerard
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The Following is Undergraded IMHO...
Purchased raw within the Midwest then graded by our hosts...
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
I collect Late Date Large Cents but this counter stamped twenty cent piece was too cool to pass up!
I noticed the '76-P double dime just notched up some more on CoinFacts for its valuation... in reality, a good portion of the twenty cent series in many different grades got the same treatment.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Holy carp man, I'm in love with your half dime. Seriously, well friggin' done!
I wish MrHalfDime were still around so I could read his long reply he would of undoubtedly made describing your half dime in incredible detail.
End Systemic Elitism - It Takes All Of Us
He sure would have - I miss him, too.
I try to emulate his knowledge of seated half dime die varieties, although I can never really duplicate his excitement.
Both @JBN and @JRGeyer have nice examples of the 1867 V-1a (aka Neil-2), with the dramatic die crack from the rim through S2 to the shoulder. @JBN's example is in a later die state with heavy clash marks evident. Eventually there is an even later die state with a die crack through the date.
In @MrHalfDime's often lengthy posts, after his detailed descriptions, he would often describe the example in his collection, and lament that he was unable to share a photo of it. After his passing, thanks to the efforts of W. David Perkins and @Coinosaurus, great photos of all of his half dimes were taken and shared. Here is the V-1a from his collection, with his notes on the holder:
https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/imagecollection/514182
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1021338/rip-mr-half-dime
@yosclimber , I loved his hand writing.
Beautiful half dimes. For such a rare date, I'm surprised it's priced so reasonably in MS grades. Does this reflect a large percentage of higher-grade coins saved or the relative lack of interest in half dimes from collectors in general?
Looking back, I'm surprised that I didn't start a half dime collection when I had young eyes. I picked up an 1868 in G4 because of its low mintage 35 years ago, and added a colorful MS62 1858 and an arrows coin for the Type set, but I never collected them by date/mm.
PCGS PR64
PCGS AU-50 F-103 R-3
PCGS PR64CAM
PCGS PR65CAM
PCGS PR63
PCGS PR64
PCGS PR64CAM
PCGS PR63
PCGS PR64 OGH
PCGS PR64CAM
Newest addition to the family...
Really pretty @Cladiator ! Would love to own that one.
Edit to add: - I looked at the 2019 Stacks auction pics - which is more accurate to the in-hand view, the TV or the auction house?
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
As usual, neither, or both...? lol The Stacks pics are similar to the in hand look when you view the coin straight on with normal lighting. The TV pics are similar to how it looks in hand from a slight angle in the same lighting. When you put the coin under a lamp, like at a coin show, it really comes alive. Rotating it around really shows off the luster it still has and slightly reflective fields, which neither set of photos really captures well.
New purchase, no drapery 🌞
Mr_Spud
VF-35 and XF-40...and a shout out to JP!
Happy Easter!
1851-O, WB-4, XF45, mintage 402,000, R-3
1876-CC WB2 (R3), Large CC
I didn't have a "76-CC large CC," so I couldn't pass this nice, low-grade example up.
Here's a half with little sex appeal. Best described as having a brushed steel textile appearance. Common date!
https://player.vimeo.com/video/817925639
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
Here is one in an older holder that was just TrueViewed through the holder. Wonderful untoned example.
Love the mid to high grade circulated 1880 halves. Tough to find nice.
One more
MS64+
That 1883 is sweet!
My 1883 (raw). I'm concerned there may be a filed rim on the reverse at 8 o'clock. Not sure.
@No Headlights I have an 1881 with a similar toning pattern as your 1883. I wonder if it was from the same collection at one time. Edited to add that the cert. numbers are 198 digits apart from each other.
Could be. I believe (not sure, been in my collection a while) it came from Liz Coggan.
PCGS AU-55 CAC......
Sweet Coin @paesan Lenny.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.