Yup - This is about as clash-marked as they come. I've only seen one other LDS with additional clash marks that this one doesn't exhibit. I believe they were from the eagle's wing (right-obverse field) and some more clashing from the scroll.
BTW, it's in a 35 holder, but that grade assigned is a bit conservative, IMHO.
-Brian
Lurking and learning since 2010. Full-time professional numismatist.
Oddly enough, none of the half dollars in my collection rank among my favorite coins in my collection. I guess I'll have to use the term "special" for these pieces.
The 1796 half dollar was last piece I need to complete my non-gold coin type set.
And the Antietam commemorative half dollar has long been among my favorite "early" commemorative half dollars.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
Tough to choose. I have several common, mid-grade SLH that are nearly mark-free and nicely toned, but I'll choose the 1851 because of its rarity and the attention and offers I've received for it.
OK, I couldn't resist posting my new avatar coin, a really nice "circulated cameo".
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Yup - This is about as clash-marked as they come. I've only seen one other LDS with additional clash marks that this one doesn't exhibit. I believe they were from the eagle's wing (right-obverse field) and some more clashing from the scroll.
BTW, it's in a 35 holder, but that grade assigned is a bit conservative, IMHO.
-Brian
U.S. Type Set
Here is my favorite.
this obverse was not described by Haseltine, Beistle, Overton, Reiver, or anyone else until it was noticed right here on this forum in 2003
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Here are a couple of mine I like. Maybe not as special as the rest.
Lance.
This has got to be one of the nicest Barber half dollars I have ever seen....bar none!
<< <i>I see a few half dollars here that I recognize.
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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102 capped bust half dollars - 100 die marriages
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<< <i>stealer- The 1836 proof half that CRO handled recently was a reeded edge coin. Here is another half dollar favorite. My favorite Barber design.
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My Toned Lincoln Registry Set
That strike doubling is amazing!
Great pick up.
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The 1796 half dollar was last piece I need to complete my non-gold coin type set.
And the Antietam commemorative half dollar has long been among my favorite "early" commemorative half dollars.
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Guess I missed this thread the first time around!
I never posted to this thread back in the day.
This is a toughie. On average, my half dollars are probably nicer than any other denomination. It's got to be one of these two:
I have too many halves to pick just one. Here are two of my favorites though.
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A numismatist is judged more on the content of their library than the content of their cabinet.
Like @BustDMs said, I have too many halves to pick just one, so here are two of my favorites...
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Kennedys are my quest...
I like that wooden case clarke. What's the history of it?
I believe that was the packaging that the coin came in.
It was an eBay purchase I made a long tome ago and I am not too sure of the details.
Very nice!!
9 years later and it's still my favorite.
I can't choose a favorite half dollar, but these two are my favorite design types:
I've always loved this 1904 half....She's a pretty one:
My 1806 half
Wow, those are two wonderful coins. That 1803 in particular looks amazing.
Tough to choose. I have several common, mid-grade SLH that are nearly mark-free and nicely toned, but I'll choose the 1851 because of its rarity and the attention and offers I've received for it.
OK, I couldn't resist posting my new avatar coin, a really nice "circulated cameo".