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Big heads don't get no respect.

topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I've had this coin since Hector's MOM was a pup.
I like the big head ones because there are fewer of them.
AND.... the coin is purdy.. :)

Yet they aren't as pricey as it seems they should be. ;)

On Collector's Corner, there are eight big heads and fifty one of the capped BUST type.
Only thing I can figure out is that availability determines value.
(this coin must have been a VERY early CAC. ????)

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  • BoosibriBoosibri Posts: 12,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice!

    Latin American Collection

  • SmudgeSmudge Posts: 9,766 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I'll respect her, now and tomorrow.

  • GluggoGluggo Posts: 3,566 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I can see what you are talking about very beautiful coin!

  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,681 ✭✭✭✭✭

    They are pricey enough. It's hard to get into a really nice one for less than 5 fugures. That one would cost more than the low five figures if it's as nice as the picture indicates it is.

    The 1813 is the most common date for that design. Thank goodness for the 1913! If it were not for that date, this type would cost a great deal more.

    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 ... ?
  • goldengolden Posts: 9,972 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I like it and wish that I had one.

  • FlatwoodsFlatwoods Posts: 4,246 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That looks like an outstanding coin! I like it.

  • JimnightJimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Oh yeah... that's a real nice looking coin!!

  • BoosibriBoosibri Posts: 12,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Only thing I can figure out is that availability determines value.

    The design itself is not the most ascetically pleasing rendition of Liberty in my opinion. She looks like she has a size 18 neck and does bare knuckle boxing matches to make ends meet.

    Latin American Collection

  • ParadisefoundParadisefound Posts: 8,588 ✭✭✭✭✭

    <3 Please accept my BIG respect for BIG head! Beautiful :)

  • messydeskmessydesk Posts: 20,229 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Boosibri said:

    Only thing I can figure out is that availability determines value.

    The design itself is not the most ascetically pleasing rendition of Liberty in my opinion. She looks like she has a size 18 neck and does bare knuckle boxing matches to make ends meet.

    The eagle seems a bit disheveled, as well.

    John
    Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
  • TreashuntTreashunt Posts: 6,747 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I will respect her now, and in the morning

    Frank

    BHNC #203

  • topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @messydesk said:

    @Boosibri said:

    Only thing I can figure out is that availability determines value.

    The design itself is not the most ascetically pleasing rendition of Liberty in my opinion. She looks like she has a size 18 neck and does bare knuckle boxing matches to make ends meet.

    The eagle seems a bit disheveled, as well.

    Morning feathers. :)

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    A nice gold coin... I tend to agree that the depiction of Liberty is not the most attractive one.... but then, IMO, only the Peace dollar has a really attractive image.... Cheers, RickO

  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 29,070 ✭✭✭✭✭

    nice i like

  • topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I actually like it better than the one with the bust included.
    Those look like bust half dollars to me.

    ....kinda....

    Tossup with the dunce cap design. :|

  • MikeInFLMikeInFL Posts: 10,188 ✭✭✭✭

    The two types pictured in this thread are two that I hope to own someday. Thanks for sharing....Mike

    Collector of Large Cents, US Type, and modern pocket change.
  • Timbuk3Timbuk3 Posts: 11,658 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Sweet !!! :)

    Timbuk3
  • skier07skier07 Posts: 4,271 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That’s one pretty looking Fathead. Great coin. Love it.

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