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Where are all the neat/nice early Bust halves hiding?

stmanstman Posts: 11,352 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I've not seen much for quite some time. I did find this a couple months ago that I like quite a bit. Although it's "cracked up" a little bit.

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  • coinlieutenantcoinlieutenant Posts: 9,320 ✭✭✭✭✭
    very nice coin

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  • Jinx86Jinx86 Posts: 3,710 ✭✭✭✭✭
    great contrast
  • CrusoeCrusoe Posts: 82
    I like it!
  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,800 ✭✭✭✭✭
    These have been hiding in my collection for four and five years, respectively.


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    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • hchcoinhchcoin Posts: 4,837 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great looking coin. I love it.
  • BustHalfBrianBustHalfBrian Posts: 4,192 ✭✭✭✭
    Is this early enough? image

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    And a soon-to-be-imaged newp. Just one quick shot for now. image

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    PS: Top is an O.105
    Bottom is an O.101
    Lurking and learning since 2010. Full-time professional numismatist based in SoCal.
  • JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Hey stman,
    It is always good to see you post. Hope you are doing well old friend.
    I also don't understand why these old birds just get so cracked up sometimes....
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    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
  • fivecentsfivecents Posts: 11,207 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Might try to cross this to PCGS.

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  • BustHalfBrianBustHalfBrian Posts: 4,192 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Hey stman,
    It is always good to see you post. Hope you are doing well old friend.
    I also don't understand why these old birds just get so cracked up sometimes....

    Obv

    Rev >>



    Loving the die break on that O.111! image

    -Brian
    Lurking and learning since 2010. Full-time professional numismatist based in SoCal.
  • zap1111zap1111 Posts: 1,298 ✭✭
    I just won this auction on ebay. It's a fairly early half dollar (granted a CBH), well used in its day.

    Can anyone tell why I'm happy to have acquired this NGC F15 example for just a bit over common money? Seller's photos.
    zap


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    zap1111
    102 capped bust half dollars - 100 die marriages
    BHNC #198
  • zap1111zap1111 Posts: 1,298 ✭✭
    stman and JRocco.

    Those cracked up halves are fantastic! You won't get any competition from me on these. Must...stay...focused... on CBHs. Thanks for sharing!
    zap
    zap1111
    102 capped bust half dollars - 100 die marriages
    BHNC #198
  • BustHalfBrianBustHalfBrian Posts: 4,192 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I just won this auction on ebay. It's a fairly early half dollar (granted a CBH), well used in its day.

    Can anyone tell why I'm happy to have acquired this NGC F15 example for just a bit over common money? Seller's photos.
    zap

    Obv

    Rev >>



    Wow...

    I was the 5-cent underbidder! image

    I hate you right now... But, congrats! O.101s are truly rare.

    -Brian
    Lurking and learning since 2010. Full-time professional numismatist based in SoCal.
  • JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Once you notice that U, your eye sees it at every glance.
    Nice score
    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
  • zap1111zap1111 Posts: 1,298 ✭✭
    My heart goes out to you, Brian! That's happened to me before a couple of times, but the margin was more like a buck. I couldn't believe it. A nickel!

    We could at least say that we are very like-minded! And I've always wanted to let you know that I really like your avatar. That's a clear coin.

    I'll let you get the next one!
    zap
    zap1111
    102 capped bust half dollars - 100 die marriages
    BHNC #198
  • JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i> Must...stay...focused... on CBHs.
    zap >>



    And thanks BHBrian

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    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
  • BustHalfBrianBustHalfBrian Posts: 4,192 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>My heart goes out to you, Brian! That's happened to me before a couple of times, but the margin was more like a buck. I couldn't believe it. A nickel!

    We could at least say that we are very like-minded! And I've always wanted to let you know that I really like your avatar. That's a clear coin.

    I'll let you get the next one!
    zap >>



    Hahaha, I'd appreciate it! My heart sank after that loss, because I know I let it go too cheap! I mean, really... That's a rare coin, and very deserving of its R5 rating.

    At least I can sleep at night knowing it's in your safe possession... But if we ever meet in-person, I may just have to take it off your hands. image

    And I suppose it was just meant to be, because if I had won that O.101, I wouldn't have been able to purchase that other O.101 (1817/3, that is) that you see above. image

    Oh, and thanks about the avatar! I'm diggin' the Green Bay logo! image
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    And to stay on-topic:

    An O.101a VLDS. image F15? VF20? Tough call.
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    -Brian
    Lurking and learning since 2010. Full-time professional numismatist based in SoCal.
  • zap1111zap1111 Posts: 1,298 ✭✭
    I like that 1810 at Fine 18...

    I'll offer up an 1807 small stars that has that interesting "disappearing chin."
    zap

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    zap1111
    102 capped bust half dollars - 100 die marriages
    BHNC #198
  • BustHalfBrianBustHalfBrian Posts: 4,192 ✭✭✭✭
    By the way, Zap, I got this from the same seller that you won the O.101 from.

    It was in an NGC VF35, and it's an O.107 R3.

    Maybe you saw it when the auction was live a couple of months back...? image

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    -Brian
    Lurking and learning since 2010. Full-time professional numismatist based in SoCal.
  • stmanstman Posts: 11,352 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks! And some very nice coins posted. I didn't know I'd have my choice of so many coins to buy in one place. Pm's sent. image
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  • astroratastrorat Posts: 9,221 ✭✭✭✭✭
    This one is no longer hiding in a dealer's inventory ... now this O-111a is hiding in my Overton collection. BTW ... the O-111b is the "Bearded Goddess" variety, so the O-111a, with the start of the famous die crack is more of a "Stubbled Goddess" variety ... actually rarer, but less expensive than the O-111b.

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  • numobrinumobri Posts: 1,473 ✭✭✭


    I have a few.

    I like the draped stuff better.image

    Stay well.


    Brian
    NUMO
  • BustHalfBrianBustHalfBrian Posts: 4,192 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>This one is no longer hiding in a dealer's inventory ... now this O-111a is hiding in my Overton collection. BTW ... the O-111b is the "Bearded Goddess" variety, so the O-111a, with the start of the famous die crack is more of a "Stubbled Goddess" variety ... actually rarer, but less expensive than the O-111b.

    Obv

    Rev

    >>



    I remember seeing that in DK's inventory not long ago.

    Looks like a neat, mottled example... And yes, that's definitely a tough marriage to find in EDS's. image

    -Brian
    Lurking and learning since 2010. Full-time professional numismatist based in SoCal.
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  • BustHalfBrianBustHalfBrian Posts: 4,192 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Who is DK ? >>



    David Kahn...

    I try to avoid using dealers' full names via the interwebs.

    -Brian
    Lurking and learning since 2010. Full-time professional numismatist based in SoCal.
  • zap1111zap1111 Posts: 1,298 ✭✭
    Astrorat,

    That 1807 O.111a is a very interesting die state. To the naked eye, it looks to by the prime state, even rarer. I *think* I can see the beginning of the crack/beard. Does it show up better to the naked eye when you tilt the coin, etc., or do you need to use a glass to really ascertain its existence?

    Very cool. Nice pick up.
    zap
    zap1111
    102 capped bust half dollars - 100 die marriages
    BHNC #198
  • zap1111zap1111 Posts: 1,298 ✭✭
    Brian,

    I keep going back to that 1817/3. Wow. I hope it just sings for you when you get it under the lights. I finally got mine at the ANA in Chicago last summer. F12 raw from an old BHNC member who was selling off. I got a good deal on it and it has just a bit of colored toning. No image yet. The prices on the 17/3 are through the roof. I didn't think I'd be able to get one that wasn't just scrubbed for the kind of $$ I can afford. My bid for that 1809 101 was at about my limit. My kids need to go to college...

    Where are you at with your CBH collection? Are you a BHNC nut yet? Working toward it?
    zap
    zap1111
    102 capped bust half dollars - 100 die marriages
    BHNC #198
  • BustHalfBrianBustHalfBrian Posts: 4,192 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Brian,

    I keep going back to that 1817/3. Wow. I hope it just sings for you when you get it under the lights. I finally got mine at the ANA in Chicago last summer. F12 raw from an old BHNC member who was selling off. I got a good deal on it and it has just a bit of colored toning. No image yet. The prices on the 17/3 are through the roof. I didn't think I'd be able to get one that wasn't just scrubbed for the kind of $$ I can afford. My bid for that 1809 101 was at about my limit. My kids need to go to college...

    Where are you at with your CBH collection? Are you a BHNC nut yet? Working toward it?
    zap >>



    Thanks! My expectations are high for that 1817/3. I've got a feeling it's gonna look killer in-hand. It should arrive at my P.O. by Friday/Saturday at the latest. I was hoping to have it by Friday morning to bring to the Long Beach show to see what Todd from BluCCPhotos could do as far as imaging goes (I've never worked with him, but I hear he's a swell guy and I've seen what he can do with toners - WOW!), but I might just have to wait until the next local show, which I believe is Ontario.

    And yes, I'm working towards being a eligible for a BHNC membership. That's my dream, and even though my set is growing by leaps and bounds quicker than I ever could've imagined, I'm only up to about 20 marriages... if that. All are F-XF, and that's what I'd like to stick with, no matter how long it takes. I'd like to focus on quality rather than quantity.

    -Brian

    Lurking and learning since 2010. Full-time professional numismatist based in SoCal.
  • astroratastrorat Posts: 9,221 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Astrorat,

    That 1807 O.111a is a very interesting die state. To the naked eye, it looks to by the prime state, even rarer. I *think* I can see the beginning of the crack/beard. Does it show up better to the naked eye when you tilt the coin, etc., or do you need to use a glass to really ascertain its existence?

    Very cool. Nice pick up.
    zap >>

    As much as I wish it was the prime die state, it is an O-111a. There is the slightest "nub" from the neck and a very light crack from rim to star 1 through star 5.

    Yep ... it was a DK piece that I watched for quite a while. Purchasing it closed out my DMs for 1807 ... yea!
    Numismatist Ordinaire
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  • zap1111zap1111 Posts: 1,298 ✭✭
    Sounds like you have the fever, Brian. It took me about 10 years to educate myself and slowly build my collection up to the 100 die marriages. I just got into the Bust Half Nut Club last summer.

    It's a great set to explore. My average grade is about VF25 so we're about in the same ballpark. About 65% or so of my collection is from ebay purchases - it was a great way to look at a LOT of coins, AND to find a few fun ones hiding in the weeds. They're still out there (like the pictured 1809 O.101) but it's getting harder to find them. More people are getting into the series. Over my time searching, I was able to find an R.6, an R.5+ and a few R.5s, though. The hunt is fun! Good luck with your pursuit. You'll find a lot of very knowledgeable bust specialists on this forum. A few have already checked in on this thread.
    zap
    zap1111
    102 capped bust half dollars - 100 die marriages
    BHNC #198
  • BustHalfBrianBustHalfBrian Posts: 4,192 ✭✭✭✭
    Sent you a PM, Zap. image

    And here's my splendid 108a. Purchased from DK a few months back.

    It's definitely an eye-catching variety w/ plenty of heavy clashing and that bold E/A.

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    -Brian
    Lurking and learning since 2010. Full-time professional numismatist based in SoCal.
  • ElmerFusterpuckElmerFusterpuck Posts: 4,796 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Hopefully not hogging too many, I've posted this before, but it's been exapnding too:

    Capped Bust collection

    10-4,
    Erik
    My registry sets

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  • TreashuntTreashunt Posts: 6,747 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Brian
    Nice pieces.

    Elmer:

    That 1818 is a real beauty.

    Frank

    BHNC #203

  • TreashuntTreashunt Posts: 6,747 ✭✭✭✭✭
    My one early piece, so far.

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    It is an O-105

    Frank

    BHNC #203

  • crypto79crypto79 Posts: 8,623 ✭


    << <i>These have been hiding in my collection for four and five years, respectively.


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    Those are two dates one doesn't see very often esp in that state of preservation. Very cool
  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,814 ✭✭✭✭✭
    One of problems might be that the prices have dropped and those with "strong hands" don't want to take a hit. I was drawn this piece, which is an EF-45, some years ago, but I don't think I could get my money out of it today.

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  • lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,893 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1805/4

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  • TahoeDaleTahoeDale Posts: 1,785 ✭✭✭
    Bill,

    I like your 95, and it might bring what you paid. But i can assure you that most of the serious early and CBH collectors
    are holding their pieces very close to the vest, and not letting them go. Not because of any pricing decreases, but for the reason
    there are not any nice coins coming out--scarce to rare that a high end for grade piece becomes available.

    In the last 2 years, I have found only one coin to add to my sets, and paid way over guides for it. And the few dupes I let go went
    very high. The only place I have seen any desireable examples have been in 2 Sheridan Downey sales.

    The half collectors love their coins, and I cannot see any of them selling.
    TahoeDale
  • RevDrBlimberRevDrBlimber Posts: 391
    Many great coins here.

    This is one I bought from a dealer raw for $325 got certified and then sold through GC: http://www.greatcollections.com/Coin/65397/18187-Capped-Bust-Half-Dollar-Large-8-PCGS-XF-40
  • BustHalfBrianBustHalfBrian Posts: 4,192 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Many great coins here.

    This is one I bought from a dealer raw for $325 got certified and then sold through GC: http://www.greatcollections.com/Coin/65397/18187-Capped-Bust-Half-Dollar-Large-8-PCGS-XF-40 >>



    I almost bid on that one, but I had a feeling it'd realize too much at GC... image

    Certainly looks like a wholesome piece! Why didn't you hang onto it?!

    -Brian
    Lurking and learning since 2010. Full-time professional numismatist based in SoCal.
  • RevDrBlimberRevDrBlimber Posts: 391
    I don't own most coins for too long; I figure maximum enjoyment comes from as many people seeing coins at auction and having an opportunity to own is the best recipe for the greater good.
  • FrozeninkFrozenink Posts: 446 ✭✭
    I too have been having a hard time finding new bust coinage. I have not purchased one in well over a year, so to stay in the game I did cross a few to PCGS. They are in new holders so they feel like new purchases.

    Now PCGS AU50
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    Now PCGS AU53
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    Now PCGS AU53
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    Gary

    Correction, I did buy this one in 2012
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  • NysotoNysoto Posts: 3,824 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great coin Stman! Definately "Stman quality." The 1806 O.114a is one of my favorite varieties, I still have the F12 you sold me a few years ago, and have owned this for about nine years now:

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  • harveypbharveypb Posts: 514 ✭
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  • demodiggerdemodigger Posts: 1,012 ✭
    just started buying bust halves, only own 4. got this a few weeks ago.
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  • JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Some very nice coins showing up here stman image
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    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
  • GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 17,939 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Bought from Dick Osburn 4 years ago.

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  • coinlieutenantcoinlieutenant Posts: 9,320 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have so few bust halves left...miss my old collection quite a bit sometimes.

    Picked this one up a while back raw. Love it when an XF looks like this.

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