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My first Capped Bust Half ... I finally took the plunge

baddogssbaddogss Posts: 1,259 ✭✭✭✭
edited February 18, 2020 11:14AM in U.S. Coin Forum
I've always liked the Capped Bust half dollar design and history.
So, I thought having one would be a nice addition to my overall collection.

This seemed like a nice start, so I purchased this one earlier this year.
Wanted the first year of issue for this variety to start out with.
Looking forward to adding another date down the road. Enjoy ...

iPhone pictures taken by hand, I can post the grade and full slab later.

See post #14 below, for obverse slab and grade.
Thanks for all of the great post and information.


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>>>>>>>>>>> UPDATE 02/18/2020
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Sugar magnolia blossoms blooming, heads all empty and I don't care ...

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    hchcoinhchcoin Posts: 4,825 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice coin, nice color, nice date. Be careful, these things are addictive.
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    stmanstman Posts: 11,352 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You picked a tougher variety for your first. It's the small stars.
    Please... Save The Stories, Just Answer My Questions, And Tell Me How Much!!!!!
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    nankrautnankraut Posts: 4,565 ✭✭✭
    Nice one; and I wholeheartedly agree with what hchcoin says. I got hooked on these big old coins a couple years ago. I've finally finished a complete date set. Now, I'm starting to get interested in Overton varieties. I'll probably be in Heaven before I get them all. In the meantime, I'm sure enjoying the search.
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    stmanstman Posts: 11,352 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If you're interested, here is a thread I did years ago on the 1807 CBH. 1807 CBH
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    baddogssbaddogss Posts: 1,259 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>If you're interested, here is a thread I did years ago on the 1807 CBH. 1807 CBH >>



    Thank you for the information.
    Thank you PCGS for the Forums! ANA # 3150931 - Successful BST with: Bah1513, ckeusa, coin22lover, coinsarefun, DCW, guitarwes, SLQ, Sunshine Rare Coin, tmot99, Tdec1000, dmarks, Flatwoods, Wondercoin, Yorkshireman
    Sugar magnolia blossoms blooming, heads all empty and I don't care ...
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    keyman64keyman64 Posts: 15,455 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Congrats!
    "If it's not fun, it's not worth it." - KeyMan64
    Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners. :smile:
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    LanLordLanLord Posts: 11,681 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Those snaky necked eagles from 07 and 08 are so cool.

    Gotta love em.
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    mozinmozin Posts: 8,755 ✭✭✭
    Nice start on collecting the Busties. 1808 should be easier to find. The 1808/7 would be the most interesting marriage.
    I collect Capped Bust series by variety in PCGS AU/MS grades.
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    StuartStuart Posts: 9,761 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Congratulations on taking the plunge into Bust Half-dom!!

    As others have already noted, this addiction can become habit forming... image

    Stuart

    Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal

    "Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"
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    oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 11,896 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Whoa, you jumped into the deep end for starters...you are doomed...it only gets worse in the addiction! Have fun!
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    coinlieutenantcoinlieutenant Posts: 9,305 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Welcome to the jungle. image

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    ashelandasheland Posts: 22,686 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    baddogssbaddogss Posts: 1,259 ✭✭✭✭
    Grade and obverse in slab. I really appreciate all of the comments and information shared.
    I look forward to learning more about the series and many new coins.

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    Thank you PCGS for the Forums! ANA # 3150931 - Successful BST with: Bah1513, ckeusa, coin22lover, coinsarefun, DCW, guitarwes, SLQ, Sunshine Rare Coin, tmot99, Tdec1000, dmarks, Flatwoods, Wondercoin, Yorkshireman
    Sugar magnolia blossoms blooming, heads all empty and I don't care ...
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    johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 27,503 ✭✭✭✭✭
    nice score and yes, do be careful cause it is very addictive. image
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    jayPemjayPem Posts: 4,042 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1807...what a cool year for a first CBH !
    You should try to acquire the rest of your set in chronological order, just for fun image
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    lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,887 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Wonderful! I love that you started with an 1807. Most folks who test the CBH water start with an 1830's coin...nothing significant, something cheap...a safe, no daring example. The early CBH's are the treasure. WTG!
    Lance.
    Coin Photography Services / Everyman Registry set / BHNC #213
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    baddogssbaddogss Posts: 1,259 ✭✭✭✭
    Well, I was teased and tempted by her baby sister in the series.
    I thought a first year of issue would be nice.

    Thanks to everyone for all of the comments and knowledge you share.
    These things are amazing coins. Not necessarily my coins (or images), but the series.


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    Thank you PCGS for the Forums! ANA # 3150931 - Successful BST with: Bah1513, ckeusa, coin22lover, coinsarefun, DCW, guitarwes, SLQ, Sunshine Rare Coin, tmot99, Tdec1000, dmarks, Flatwoods, Wondercoin, Yorkshireman
    Sugar magnolia blossoms blooming, heads all empty and I don't care ...
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    BigAlBigAl Posts: 1,139 ✭✭✭
    1807 capped is an underrated date, nice pickup and great start - eventually you will trade up for the 07 bearded variety
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    astroratastrorat Posts: 9,221 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Wonderful! Now only 449 die marriages left! image

    Nice first CBH!
    Numismatist Ordinaire
    See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
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    TreashuntTreashunt Posts: 6,747 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Wonderful! Now only 449 die marriages left! image

    Nice first CBH! >>



    funny.

    good luck
    Frank

    BHNC #203

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    baddogssbaddogss Posts: 1,259 ✭✭✭✭

    Well almost five years latter and I'm still at it and having fun.
    I'm trying to put together the date set in circulated grades below AU.

    I finally purchased the key date fairly early in the pursuit.
    Not as the only coin left to get, like my Lincoln set, missing that darn 1909 S VDB.
    I will fill that hole one day.

    The pictures below are of my CBH purchases over the last year or so.
    I picked up the 1815/2 just last month.

    My set https://pcgs.com/setregistry/alltimeset/149845

    Thank you PCGS for the Forums! ANA # 3150931 - Successful BST with: Bah1513, ckeusa, coin22lover, coinsarefun, DCW, guitarwes, SLQ, Sunshine Rare Coin, tmot99, Tdec1000, dmarks, Flatwoods, Wondercoin, Yorkshireman
    Sugar magnolia blossoms blooming, heads all empty and I don't care ...
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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice... you have come a long way.... In a really nice series too.... Best of luck as you continue. Cheers, RickO

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    JBNJBN Posts: 1,799 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice collection. Here are your images from your gold shield holders:

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    baddogssbaddogss Posts: 1,259 ✭✭✭✭

    @JBN said:
    Nice collection. Here are your images from your gold shield holders:

    Thanks for the help!

    Thank you PCGS for the Forums! ANA # 3150931 - Successful BST with: Bah1513, ckeusa, coin22lover, coinsarefun, DCW, guitarwes, SLQ, Sunshine Rare Coin, tmot99, Tdec1000, dmarks, Flatwoods, Wondercoin, Yorkshireman
    Sugar magnolia blossoms blooming, heads all empty and I don't care ...
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    BustDMsBustDMs Posts: 1,570 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @baddogss said
    Thanks for the help!

    Hey baddogs, are you a member of JRCS, The John Reich Collectors Society yet?

    We study the silver and gold coins prior to the Liberty Seated design. I think you would enjoy our journal.

    If you, or anyone else reading this would like a sample journal feel free to PM me and I will send you one.

    You can also visit JRCS.org to learn more about our organization.

    Brad

    Q: When does a collector become a numismatist?



    A: The year they spend more on their library than their coin collection.



    A numismatist is judged more on the content of their library than the content of their cabinet.
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    baddogssbaddogss Posts: 1,259 ✭✭✭✭
    edited February 18, 2020 7:54PM

    @BustDMs said:

    @baddogss said
    Thanks for the help!

    Hey baddogs, are you a member of JRCS, The John Reich Collectors Society yet?

    We study the silver and gold coins prior to the Liberty Seated design. I think you would enjoy our journal.

    If you, or anyone else reading this would like a sample journal feel free to PM me and I will send you one.

    You can also visit JRCS.org to learn more about our organization.

    Brad

    Not a member, please send a sample newsletter at your convenience.
    PM sent.

    Bob

    Thank you PCGS for the Forums! ANA # 3150931 - Successful BST with: Bah1513, ckeusa, coin22lover, coinsarefun, DCW, guitarwes, SLQ, Sunshine Rare Coin, tmot99, Tdec1000, dmarks, Flatwoods, Wondercoin, Yorkshireman
    Sugar magnolia blossoms blooming, heads all empty and I don't care ...
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    alefzeroalefzero Posts: 869 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I know myself too well to buy a CBH. One would turn into thousand within a few years.

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    calgolddivercalgolddiver Posts: 1,402 ✭✭✭✭✭

    very nice !!!!

    Top 25 Type Set 1792 to present

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    OKbustchaserOKbustchaser Posts: 5,441 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @alefzero said:
    I know myself too well to buy a CBH. One would turn into thousand within a few years.

    It's been known to happen. Bust fever is REAL! :s

    Just because I'm old doesn't mean I don't love to look at a pretty bust.

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