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MithrilManMithrilMan Posts: 161
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Hello. I'm a baseball card guy, but my father gave me this a long time ago.

What is it?
I don't expect it goes for much based on the condition, but value?

Thanks in advance.


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My favorite ball players throughout the years: Hank Aaron, Dale Murphy, Ellis Burks, Lance Berkman

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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Can you also post a picture of the reverse? It would help to evaluate the coin. Interesting die break and what appears to be a cud. Cheers, RickO
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    TomBTomB Posts: 20,730 ✭✭✭✭✭
    First off, do not clean or attempt to clean this coin in any manner whatsoever. This is a Draped Bust half dollar from 1806. The coin has pretty good meat still left on it and, if this is a scan and I am interpreting it correctly, looks like it might have good color, too. This looks to be an 1806/5 with a die marriage of O.104 based upon the obverse. This die marriage produced some fairly scarce coins and this piece, depending upon what the reverse looks like, too, could be worth four-figures.
    Thomas Bush Numismatics & Numismatic Photography

    In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson

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    MithrilManMithrilMan Posts: 161
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    My favorite ball players throughout the years: Hank Aaron, Dale Murphy, Ellis Burks, Lance Berkman
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    Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 11,147 ✭✭✭✭✭
    From what I see so far, it looks pretty nice and valuable to me, but it's all relative I suppose.
    Edited to add now that the rev pic is posted, yes, a nice original coin, worth at least a few hundred dollars, or more
    depending on the die marriage and die state and the demand for it from specialists.
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    TomBTomB Posts: 20,730 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That coin is worth good money; do not screw with it.
    Thomas Bush Numismatics & Numismatic Photography

    In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson

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    AnkurJAnkurJ Posts: 11,366 ✭✭✭✭
    It looks like a very nice coin!

    Don't clean it!!!
    All coins kept in bank vaults.
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    jmski52jmski52 Posts: 22,373 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You just got very good expert advice. Don't clean it.
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    MithrilManMithrilMan Posts: 161
    Thanks for the information and advice on not cleaning it.
    My favorite ball players throughout the years: Hank Aaron, Dale Murphy, Ellis Burks, Lance Berkman
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    LoveMyLibertyLoveMyLiberty Posts: 1,784 ✭✭✭
    It looks like a O-104a, R-5. Seems like a later die state.

    Cud at U, but not at ITE.
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    coinman23885coinman23885 Posts: 1,126
    I would submit it to PCGS for grading and attribution (if any).
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    lasvegasteddylasvegasteddy Posts: 10,408 ✭✭✭
    sweet is what that is...image
    everything in life is but merely on loan to us by our appreciation....lose your appreciation and see


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    lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,887 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice! Listen to Tom. Take care of it and don't try to improve it!

    It should be submitted for grading, preferably by PCGS.

    Recent auctions for graded 1806/5 O.104s around F12 condition have been in the $600-800 range.
    Lance.
    Coin Photography Services / Everyman Registry set / BHNC #213
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    MithrilManMithrilMan Posts: 161
    I'd like to grade it, but don't want to join (another) collector's club. What are my options?
    My favorite ball players throughout the years: Hank Aaron, Dale Murphy, Ellis Burks, Lance Berkman
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    mingotmingot Posts: 1,805 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I'd like to grade it, but don't want to join (another) collector's club. What are my options? >>



    find a dealer to submit it for you
    Sell me a coin or three!
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    MithrilManMithrilMan Posts: 161

    No luck from 2 Houston dealers submitting for me - found on PCGS website. One had a five coin limit and other just said no.
    My favorite ball players throughout the years: Hank Aaron, Dale Murphy, Ellis Burks, Lance Berkman
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    crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 13,809 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That's a real beauty!! Take good care of it and do submit this coin ....It's worth some real money. Great coin!!....Joe
    The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
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    Bigrig52Bigrig52 Posts: 677
    I would make sure you know the coin dealer like a family member or you may not get it back..Get a receipt from the dealer saying they sent it in with insurrance..I went through the mistake of taking a coin to a dealer to send in a few years ago when i started collecting coins and he told me it was lost somewhere in the process 2 months later..$500.00 down the drain..Never again
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    TomBTomB Posts: 20,730 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I would make sure you know the coin dealer like a family member or you may not get it back..Get a receipt from the dealer saying they sent it in with insurrance..I went through the mistake of taking a coin to a dealer to send in a few years ago when i started collecting coins and he told me it was lost somewhere in the process 2 months later..$500.00 down the drain..Never again >>



    I have already offered to do the PCGS submission for MithrilMan and he has accepted the offer. Of course, he is free to change his mind at any time and not take me up on the offer.
    Thomas Bush Numismatics & Numismatic Photography

    In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson

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    LoveMyLibertyLoveMyLiberty Posts: 1,784 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>I would make sure you know the coin dealer like a family member or you may not get it back..Get a receipt from the dealer saying they sent it in with insurrance..I went through the mistake of taking a coin to a dealer to send in a few years ago when i started collecting coins and he told me it was lost somewhere in the process 2 months later..$500.00 down the drain..Never again >>



    I have already offered to do the PCGS submission for MithrilMan and he has accepted the offer. Of course, he is free to change his mind at any time and not take me up on the offer. >>




    You can't get a better offer than that!!!
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    BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,293 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>I would make sure you know the coin dealer like a family member or you may not get it back..Get a receipt from the dealer saying they sent it in with insurrance..I went through the mistake of taking a coin to a dealer to send in a few years ago when i started collecting coins and he told me it was lost somewhere in the process 2 months later..$500.00 down the drain..Never again >>



    I have already offered to do the PCGS submission for MithrilMan and he has accepted the offer. Of course, he is free to change his mind at any time and not take me up on the offer. >>



    MithrilMan - TomB is a good guy to help you with this. You are good to go with him.

    I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment

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    MithrilManMithrilMan Posts: 161
    First off, I'd like to thank Tom B for his invaluable assistance in helping me with the grading of this coin. As I mentioned, I'm not a coin guy and post exclusively on the card forum. I thought it would be cool to encapsulate this coin that has been in my family for many decades. He also provided an amazing photograph of the coin, which I have attached below. I am now privy to the grade, and it will be in transit to me soon. In the meantime (like we do on the other forum) if you'd like to submit your guesses; I'll post the graded pic when I have it and Tom B can provide his thoughts then.

    Thanks again Tom B!

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    My favorite ball players throughout the years: Hank Aaron, Dale Murphy, Ellis Burks, Lance Berkman
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    LoveMyLibertyLoveMyLiberty Posts: 1,784 ✭✭✭
    F-12 , perhaps F-15
    My Type Set

    R.I.P. Bear image
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    DAMDAM Posts: 2,410 ✭✭
    I'd say F12. Nice story. Great ending!
    Dan
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    johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 27,503 ✭✭✭✭✭
    it looks like you got a real good keeper there. wtg image
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    JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It is a beautiful and very sought after DBH variety.
    A keeper for sure and one to be proud of.
    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
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    crypto79crypto79 Posts: 8,623 ✭
    F12, You're the man Tom that is a very nice hand me down
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    MithrilManMithrilMan Posts: 161
    Here is the graded coin for those interested:

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    My favorite ball players throughout the years: Hank Aaron, Dale Murphy, Ellis Burks, Lance Berkman
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    JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks for the update and congrats on a nice variety.
    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
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    RichieURichRichieURich Posts: 8,371 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice coin! COngratulations on owning it!

    An authorized PCGS dealer, and a contributor to the Red Book.

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