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Lightning strikes twice- 1839-O Half x 2!

TexasNationalsTexasNationals Posts: 3,837 ✭
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It took forever to find a nice, clean, original 1839-O Bust Half! I sent it in for grading and she just graded VF-30, last night I saw this on ebay, DLRC had it up so I contacted John and he hooked me up with a smoking price, they are so great to deal with! What do y'all think! Also any help with the variety?

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The one that is at PCGS now

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  • lasvegasteddylasvegasteddy Posts: 10,408 ✭✭✭
    they look like the same in grade
    yeah you got burned on the vf30 noise...image
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  • crypto79crypto79 Posts: 8,623 ✭
    I like your 30 better but they are both pretty nice
  • StaircoinsStaircoins Posts: 2,566 ✭✭✭

    Both are super coins.

    I like the 30's reverse die cracks.

  • deviousdevious Posts: 1,690 ✭
    The long lost missing twin! Reunited at last! Awesome pickup. I am starting to fall in love with those halves!!!
  • lasvegasteddylasvegasteddy Posts: 10,408 ✭✭✭
    wouldn't that make a grading set
    your vf30 sitting by that xf40...image

    btw
    sweet coinsimage
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  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
    2 down... 18 to go on the box of 20! imageimage
    To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!
  • jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 10,018 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Now, both are great coins, but the XF40 is out of this world gorgeous. Love the original grey patina. JMO, but this coin truly rocks.
    Congratulations--wish I had the funds to own either.
    Jim

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  • Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 11,467 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I will give you a full price refund on the VF30 coin if you no longer wish to possess that low grade coin image Heck, I'll even cover your grading fees!
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  • lasvegasteddylasvegasteddy Posts: 10,408 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I will give you a full price refund on the VF30 coin if you no longer wish to possess that low grade coin image Heck, I'll even cover your grading fees! >>


    i'd hope you'd even include not 1 but 2 xmas cards this year too...image
    everything in life is but merely on loan to us by our appreciation....lose your appreciation and see


  • messydeskmessydesk Posts: 20,007 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The difference between a VF30 and XF40 is pretty small, but I do see the following differences that would seem to account for yours grading VF30, mostly on the obverse:

    - Upper fold of the bust drape is fully separated all the way to the clasp on the XF40
    - The large, lower curl (half way between the clasp and star 12) has better definition on the XF40
    - Better definition at the tip of the eagle's right (viewer's left) wing on the XF40
    - Better definition of the cap fold nearest star 7 on the XF40

    These are very small differences, but we are talking about a small difference in grade, and if there's a difference in wear, there should be a difference in the grade assigned.

    I do quite like them both, though!
    John
    Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
  • TexasNationalsTexasNationals Posts: 3,837 ✭
    I actually like the box of 20 idea and the grading set idea!image
  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I actually like the box of 20 idea and the grading set idea!image >>



    image
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  • 123cents123cents Posts: 7,178 ✭✭✭
    Both coins are really nice!
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  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 28,416 ✭✭✭✭✭
    way nice pick ups for sure. wtg image
  • coindeucecoindeuce Posts: 13,474 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Considering that Rick D. (numismaticclassics) sold a PCGS-45 only 60 days ago for $2200, I think you done well. image

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