1826 CBH...OVERTON # ???? GRADE OPINIONS

lasvegasteddy

so my 1st coin of 2015 is this beauty...it just called to me
grade guesses more then welcome
any idea of what overton # it is?

coin22lover

I'll go with XF40

StrikeOutXXX

My first attempt at using the Coinzip Guide here:

http://coinzip.com/bustieguide/overton.php?d=1826

Shows 4 options under the "3".

Does the "L" in Liberty show hair such as here?
http://coinzip.com/bustieguide/item.php?d=213

If so, I'm going with: 1826 O-107 R3

lasvegasteddy

<< <i>My first attempt at using the Coinzip Guide here:

http://coinzip.com/bustieguide/overton.php?d=1826

Shows 4 options under the "3".

Does the "L" in Liberty show hair such as here?
http://coinzip.com/bustieguide/item.php?d=213

If so, I'm going with: 1826 O-107 R3 >>


that's a sweet lil site there...


i was looking in the 1826 thread here
was thinking it's an O-117
no hair in "L" of liberty

as to grade
i know her top to breast should be separate...on this example i'm thinking that's strike weakness
as the rest of this example is mid au to me

i've made an xf45 and an au53...both of those displayed way more wear
this image is seller's...surely luster is on the muted side
darn near a full one of those eagle claw's on the reverse...a point i look at close


i'd be shocked if this came back in a less then au50...my guess is an au55 here
time will tell as off to see the wizards of grading oz she'll go
thanks to my ebay bucks...she was only $225
so yeah...less then au50 is an ouch
except
this is the one i plan on keeping in a core collection as for overall looks
i like this one...lots

StrikeOutXXX

I don't think it's a 117 (I'm really just guessing here until Brian shows up 8-) )

http://maibockaddict.com/1826-o-117-r2-capped-bust-half-dollar.shtml

Your 8 shows the recutting, and the die crack on the rev of the 107 too...
http://maibockaddict.com/1826-o-107-r3-capped-bust-half-dollar.shtml

lasvegasteddy

<< <i>I don't think it's a 117 (I'm really just guessing here until Brian shows up 8-) )

http://maibockaddict.com/1826-o-117-r2-capped-bust-half-dollar.shtml

Your 8 shows the recutting, and the die crack on the rev of the 107 too...
http://maibockaddict.com/1826-o-107-r3-capped-bust-half-dollar.shtml >>



yeah i got lost...but overall...those stars and other attributes look O-117 to me

OKbustchaser

triple post

OKbustchaser

repost

OKbustchaser

It's O-107. O-117 is a different set of reverse die cracks.




The OP's coin looks like an XF-45 with a decent shot at 50.

OKbustchaser

sigh

CoinZip

1826 O-107 R3

lasvegasteddy

that hair in "L"...just doesn't appear to be present on this example...maybe it is...i'll check that real close when in hand


the reverse looks right though

lkeigwin

It's an O.107. I like it.
Lance.

Goldbully

<< <i>I'll go with XF40 >>



Glad you are not grading my CBH's.

lasvegasteddy

how important is that front of her bust and blouse separation when it comes to grade

that area was concerning in the grade consideration to me

my thoughts are....that could be a strike issue
when viewing the rest of this example
to me it's an au example except that front of her bust

not my series but love exploring these
this one really caught my eye

anyone care to chime in on tips in grading these busties

my wag is an au55 except the front of her bust would net it down
i wouldn't think less then au50
as to me it's way too sexy for xf45

jayPem

Tough pics to go by for grading....could be 50 if the surfaces are alright and they got any of that good old luster present ?

lkeigwin

Bust halves are a grading challenge. Putting aside strike issues, from an elementary point of view you look at the obverse folds in the drapery and cap, the curls and clasp, wear on the cheek and bust. On the reverse, look at the talons, eagle's head and wing tip and feathers.

For AU luster is important...always hard to judge from photos.

I'd call this AU53. But I've been wrong a lot lately.
Lance.

lasvegasteddy

thanks lance
i'll update this thread when it grades

maibockaddict

This one clearly looks au. Just depends on luster. Toning appears to be deep and heavy so luster is likely muted. I do like the coin from the picks...

grip

I like it as a AU 55.