I think the 42-O SD is over-rated in terms of rarity as I have seen way too many for the current rarity assessment. That said, this is the nicest piece I have seen in G-VF from an aesthetics POV.
Thanks for the info and opinions. I bought a very nice VG last year at a reasonable price compared to what I see now. For the grade, I think its a great coin. I just not sure about the value.
The Seated Half Dime series is amazingly under appreciated. Thanks for the kind comments. I love the history behind coins like this- they all have stories I wish we could reveal. Is there an APP for that?
Here is my latest pick up from ebay - no major dings for the grade, rich in color, and from the New Orleans mint. Just the way I like them. You can still find some good coins on ebay at a not too unreasonable price. But once listed, they go quick. BTW, I try to not juice my images, these colors are accurate, but perhaps more lively in the right light. And, uploading to PB and downloading these has a tendency to reduce the vibrancy of the colors - my original images are a touch more rich. Also, this XF40 still has a cartwheel luster when rotating under a strong light.
Vern, Great job with your posts and glad to hear that you and Doug had another successful meeting. And it's a Lovely Day here in South Florida. (Bill Withers)
Vern, Looking forward to all the new pix! Yes, Don't get too many BW fans. New NTT should be easy. My 8 year old daughter's new favorite song. She makes me play it every morning.
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1842-O 25c Small Date F15 CAC
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Any opinions on how tough or desirable the small date variety is? I've seen a few for sale.
Paesan
<< <i>Boosibri, Really like the look of your 42-O small date.
Any opinions on how tough or desirable the small date variety is? I've seen a few for sale.
Paesan >>
To get them that nice and/or very fine and higher is tough and very underrated. Most should command a premium.
Ranks at #6 all time for all Liberty seated coinage and is an R6-7 in xf-au and the PCGS population in MS is 1!
Latin American Collection
Paesan
<< <i>posted on behalf of a forum member:
I remember seeing this coin sell on eBay a couple of years ago for upwards of 10k.
An appropriate price for such a unique piece? I suppose that's subject to opinion.
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First with a mintage of 88,600 a 1858 PCGS XF 45:
Next, with a mintage of just 13,000 a 1865 NGC AU 53:
I'm in the process of assembling a circulated set, but with the great number of rare ones it likely will never be complete. Oh well.
Doug
Vern, our hosts called that 67 quarter an AU-53. :-(
Paesan
Paesan - A 53? Pretty tough.
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Pics for this AM, from the Stash, PC50:
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Best, SH
<< <i>That 72-S is great! What an awesome date. >>
Oh Yeah!!!
And the '67....
SH - three beauts, 48-O has the perfect XF look, IMO.
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SpaceHD, Vern's take, plus one.
Paesan
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Vern... That 1891-O Dime is one tough little devil to locate that nice !!
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Pics for this AM, the std half in my type set, PC55:
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PCGS Proof 63 CAC
I love the look of Proof Seated Liberty Halves. Here is one I had to have.
Purchased from Dave Wnuck.
MDG - great looking half-dime, with proof-like fields.
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No pics for this AM, Photobucket not working for me.
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Bummer about Photobucket. Ruined my morning!
Paesan