grade my 1817 Bust half dollar newp, pretty tricky...

BustHalfBrian · August 24, 2013 3:37PM

... as this variety often proves to be.

I can't decide what to write on the 2x2.

Help me out!

steveben · August 24, 2013 4:14PM

vf25 ?

TennesseeDave · August 24, 2013 9:25PM

I used to collect CBH's and would call it a 30,I like it.

JRocco · August 24, 2013 11:02PM

This variety is known for a pretty mushy obverse strike compared to the reverse.
This should be taken into consideration when grading.
I could agree with Dave as a 30, but if you want a strict set, go 25.
Please note as a comp.

edited to add - my color balance is bad on these pics. Coin looks more steely gray.

coinkat · August 24, 2013 11:22PM

Looks original - I like it and VF25 seems reasonable

maibockaddict · August 24, 2013 11:29PM

Here is a link to a PCGS 25 in Downey's recent sale

1817 105a

lkeigwin · August 24, 2013 11:58PM

I think it would earn a split grade, Brian. 20 is my guess.

Downey's 25 was very undergraded IMO. I saw it in hand back in April and thought it was 10 pts too low.

I like this variety. Cool cracks and breaks, and it started as the punctuated date.
Lance.

123cents · August 25, 2013 12:25AM

I would guess VF-20.

lava · August 25, 2013 4:08AM

20

hchcoin · August 25, 2013 5:35AM

25 works for me. Cool coin.

tydye · August 25, 2013 6:52AM

VF25 with a cool sticker

numisma · August 25, 2013 7:12AM

VF20 is my opinion. I like the look of the coin. Maybe you can leave the grade off of the 2X2 and just grade it with the price?

johnny9434 · August 25, 2013 7:18AM

<< <i>I would guess VF-20. >>

ill go that as well, maybe a 25 on a good day.

MsMorrisine · August 25, 2013 7:22AM

Afraid of a trick Q, I'll say 30

BustHalfBrian · August 25, 2013 7:57AM

<< <i>VF20 is my opinion. I like the look of the coin. Maybe you can leave the grade off of the 2X2 and just grade it with the price? >>

I like to forget what I pay for my coins...

Thanks everyone for your opinions

I wrote "net VF20" on the 2x2; Fine obverse w/ strong VF reverse.

Treashunt · August 26, 2013 11:32PM

<< <i>Here is a link to a PCGS 25 in Downey's recent sale

1817 105a >>

If that is a 25, then 20.

But, that looks like an undergrade to me.

ModCrewman · August 26, 2013 11:35PM

I'll go with 30, great range of details from front to back...I'd give the front a 20 and the reverse a 40.

IrishMikey · August 27, 2013 12:04AM

A coin only a Bust Half Nut could love. VG details on the obverse, EF details on the reverse,
very little actual wear on coin, but no remaining luster. I guess I like VF-25 as a net grade.

jayPem · August 27, 2013 1:30AM

I have a similar dilema....I ended up writing $175 on the 2x2

...yours net 25, mine net 20 ?

astrorat · August 27, 2013 8:56AM

VF-35

Very nice coin with a nice, original gray skin. PCGS would probably call F-15 or VF-20.

coin4sale · August 27, 2013 10:44AM

.

FINE+ ?

says a lot...

grade my 1817 Bust half dollar newp, pretty tricky...

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