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Boosibri
Boosibri Posts: 12,714 ✭✭✭✭✭
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So half eagles are my specialty and I enjoy sharing so here are a few recent additions.
1848 $5 P58 CAC, an under rated Philly date
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1841-C N55 CAC, a difficult Charlotte date which has outstanding eye appeal
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1852-C P53 CAC with a confirmed interesting backstory. Coin came from a New Hampshire attic, found after generations.
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Thanks to a forum member for two of these pieces and Doug Winter for the 41-C.

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  • rays
    rays Posts: 2,424 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I love the coppery color on the 1848.
  • bosco5041
    bosco5041 Posts: 1,303 ✭
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    Them are great looking coins. You have a good eye for gold coins.
  • kaz
    kaz Posts: 9,378 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Those three are superb! The P mint has a needle sharp strike. Is the coloration due to copper in the alloy, and is that common on P mint coins from the era? Both of the C's look totally original. Thank goodness the finder of the "attic coin" knew enough not to "brighten it up" with a little Ajax. image
  • Boosibri
    Boosibri Posts: 12,714 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    << <i>Those three are superb! The P mint has a needle sharp strike. Is the coloration due to copper in the alloy, and is that common on P mint coins from the era? Both of the C's look totally original. Thank goodness the finder of the "attic coin" knew enough not to "brighten it up" with a little Ajax. image >>



    I have only seen a handful with this level of coloration, the other being an 1851. I think that the color is either imparted from the alloy or the storage medium, say a leather pouch. My guess would be the latter but i'd be curious of the opinions of the forum. I have admired this coin from the first time I saw it and am very happy to own it!

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  • kaz
    kaz Posts: 9,378 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Thanks. I have not seen enough of them to form an opinion as to the origin of the color. It would make sense that a leather pouch or purse, with its tanning agents, could impart color to the alloy. I have a seated dollar with an overall purple hue which I think derived from that. I too would be interested in other opinions.
  • BryceM
    BryceM Posts: 11,940 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    They deep "layered" look of the patina on the '48 is nice. The points of the stars and feathers are crisp too.

    Me likey!
  • Yorkshireman
    Yorkshireman Posts: 4,616 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    The 1848 is amazing. I love that look.
    Yorkshireman,Obsessed collector of round, metallic pieces of history.Hunting for Latin American colonial portraits plus cool US & British coins.
  • CharlotteDude
    CharlotteDude Posts: 3,318 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Looks like the '48 will match very well with your '48-C QE, B. The '41-C and '52-C are both lovely additions indeed.

    Nicely done!

    'dude
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  • Goldbully
    Goldbully Posts: 18,557 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Gorgeous Gold ½ Eagles......the 48 really stands out, but the 41-C and the 52-C are stunning.
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    GB

  • mariner67
    mariner67 Posts: 2,746 ✭✭✭
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    All great additions….I also really like the tone of the 1848.
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  • dagman100
    dagman100 Posts: 147 ✭✭
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    Beautiful coins! As you would say, they definitely have "soul".
  • steveben
    steveben Posts: 4,666 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    those are all very nice coins. the southern gold looks just like you want to for circulated pieces. the 48 is in an amazing state of preservation for an AU piece. i would love to see the luster on that one!
  • Timbuk3
    Timbuk3 Posts: 11,658 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Very nice, thanks for sharing !!! image
    Timbuk3
  • fishteeth
    fishteeth Posts: 2,267 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    great coins, I really like the 52
  • ahopewell55
    ahopewell55 Posts: 276 ✭✭
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    While I like all three, my favorite would be the 41. On the 48, I would say leather pouch or something similar.
  • Tibor
    Tibor Posts: 3,801 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Real nice pick-ups. The 52 is choice!!
  • Boosibri
    Boosibri Posts: 12,714 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Rumor has it the 48 came from a church cornerstone along with a few other similarly colored coins. Interesting back story.

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  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Very nice gold coins...great additions to your collection.. Cheers, RickO
  • JohnnyCache
    JohnnyCache Posts: 1,920 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    << <i>I love the coppery color on the 1848. >>




    I agree, I'm loving the look of that 1848.


    JC
  • Yorkshireman
    Yorkshireman Posts: 4,616 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I have already complimented the 1848, but it really speaks to me!!!
    I have loved coppery toned gold for years.
    Yorkshireman,Obsessed collector of round, metallic pieces of history.Hunting for Latin American colonial portraits plus cool US & British coins.
  • JJSingleton
    JJSingleton Posts: 1,404 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Your coins look like gold coins should look like. 'nough said.image

    Joseph J. Singleton - First Superintendent of the U.S. Branch Mint in Dahlonega Georgia

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  • ms70
    ms70 Posts: 13,958 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    They are beautiful.

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