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Hey CBH people, what is your opinion on this one...
erwindoc
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Looking at a type coin for the series and this one looks pretty good to me. There will be a premium for the toning, but I would argue that it is worth it. Seeking opinions please.
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I have just started a collection of CBHs in AU. If you decide to pass, please tell me where to find it.
If that is to be your type coin, I would try to go up the scle a bit.
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If you're okay with something late in the series like this (i.e., less expensive than older siblings) I would aim for something a bit more original in appearance and in higher grade with, I would hope, attractive luster.
Lance.
<< <i>Perhaps I am in the minority, but I don't find the obverse very attractive. I do not believe the toning is worth a premium. The reverse looks nice, but the obverse looks cooked (not "doctored," just too dark for my taste). If you like it, then that's what really matters. >>
I agree! But to each there own.
PCGS XF45-and scuffs on the holder
I don't know what your budget is but here's a $400 coin I bought on BST a couple of years ago. It's only a 45 but it has some nice attributes...color, luster, and cool die cracks. Something like this would be pretty neat as a type coin. Lots of history around the date, and character that says something about early Mint production.
No, I'm not selling it...just trying to suggest what can be had for a modest sum that would be a cool type coin.
Lance.
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The reverse is just "OK", in my eyes.
Overall, a pretty handsome coin.
<< <i>Would this one be a better choice then? Seems pretty original. Would leave me plenty of room to pick up a few others on the off chance that I did an XF/AU set.
PCGS XF45-and scuffs on the holder
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Perhaps it's the image, but the obverse surfaces look a bit off. The reverse toning looks nice (for my taste). The big deterrent for me are the two punch marks just above the date. Marks like that in a prime focal point are difficult to ignore.
See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
PCGS Registries
Box of 20
SeaEagleCoins: 11/14/54-4/5/12. Miss you Larry!
<< <i>The second coin looks nice and wholesome. But have you thought about an earlier year? Much more desirable.
I don't know what your budget is but here's a $400 coin I bought on BST a couple of years ago. It's only a 45 but it has some nice attributes...color, luster, and cool die cracks. Something like this would be pretty neat as a type coin. Lots of history around the date, and character that says something about early Mint production.
No, I'm not selling it...just trying to suggest what can be had for a modest sum that would be a cool type coin.
Lance.
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Lance, that one will cost in excess of $500 now, perhaps pushing over $600....FWIW
If he is looking to keep it in the $300-400 range, then an AU50-53 later date is what you can expect. PCGS graded AU58's have been going up over $1000 for a decent later date example.
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Sometimes I feel sorry for some CBHs when I see them (especially mine )
So that's why I'm here…. to get inspired with classics and still not "beat down" moderns or modern collectors, who eventually (like me) just share their opinions about how these are "awesome" coins with a rich history. Yours , like most I see, is FINE. (That fine has nothing to do with Sheldon or Overton)
And I think even stman might agree there's some "crust".
<< <i>I'd do it! >>
agreed
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