1814/3 CBH - Grade It! GRADE POSTED

BustHalfBrian · January 10, 2015 4:48AM

PCGS Express, again;

***GRADE POSTED***

scubafuel · January 10, 2015 4:53AM

Sweet look. I'd guess XF45-AU50, depending.

JohnnyCache · January 10, 2015 4:55AM

XF45 is how it first struck me, so that's my guess.

DRUNNER · January 10, 2015 4:59AM

My first thought was 45. I still think that. Like it a lot. Very nice and meaty classic coin!

Not in a Doily, is it ???

Drunner

bosco5041 · January 10, 2015 5:10AM

I always like to make my guesses before looking at any other guesses and mine was XF 45. I like the look of it a lot.

MilkmanDan · January 10, 2015 5:15AM

XF40, nice looking coin.

jcping · January 10, 2015 5:17AM

EF-45 to me

Eclectic · January 10, 2015 5:31AM

EF-40, at the best

roadrunner · January 10, 2015 5:33AM

XF40

crypto79 · January 10, 2015 5:58AM

Closer to VF35 then 45 but an honest classic 40

lasvegasteddy · January 10, 2015 6:15AM

part of that large mass at a bottle neck...xf45

sweet example of a 201 year old busty there regardless of grade assignment or opinions
congrats
hopefully you scored with her too

puffer · January 10, 2015 6:17AM

XF40 or 45.

mozin · January 10, 2015 6:25AM

PCGS 40 is my guess. Gotta love those clashes.

Moldnut · January 10, 2015 6:30AM

EF 40 for that Lady

kaz · January 10, 2015 6:33AM

I guess.. 45. Great look!

Type2 · January 10, 2015 6:45AM

VF-40

maibockaddict · January 10, 2015 7:06AM

Nice coin Brian! Looks like a solid 45.

lkeigwin · January 10, 2015 7:33AM

The 1814/3 die marriage rapidly deteriorated, producing various die states. Two are fundamental: O.101 without die cracks and O.101a, with. The former is an R6 which testifies to the rapid decline of the dies. The die clashing contributed to their failure, likely.

Besides the obvious overdate there are other notable traits. Two dentils north of the second T in STATES, e.g., are oversized and the left one is attached to the T with a die defect.

Cool coin, Brian.

Seems to me it has borderline AU details. The folds in the cap and drapery are pretty strong, curls have decent detail. Eagles neck feathers are good. Check out the talons. The left wing is always weak on these, as is the clasp.

AU50 wouldn't surprise me. But luster looks muted so I'll go with 45.
Lance.

TennesseeDave · January 10, 2015 7:57AM

Nice coin that I think is XF 40-45

shorecoll · January 10, 2015 8:19AM

I'm with TDave 40-45.

DollarAfterDollar · January 10, 2015 8:27AM

I think it goes XF 40. The rim bump and those marks thru 50 C. might hold it back though.

lkeigwin · January 10, 2015 8:50AM

The rim bump is probably edge lettering, as made. Very common. The marks at 50C are clashing, also mint-made.
Lance.

lava · January 10, 2015 9:57AM

I think she'll grade 45. A little too nice for a 40, a little lacking for a 50.

Treashunt · January 10, 2015 8:55PM

The clashes weakened the details, so, depending on luster, I wouldn't be surprised by a 50

coinkat · January 10, 2015 9:04PM

40 seems to be the most probable grade. I would grade it 45

grip · January 10, 2015 9:42PM

<< XF45 is how it first struck me, so that's my guess. >>

This.

jdillane · January 12, 2015 6:07AM

No matter the grade, she is a beaut! The grade of course will depend on two factors, caliber of graders and the luster remaining. Unless the graders are sensitive to the variety, they might misconstrue strike for wear. If the luster crosses the fields and not just nestled betwixt the perimeter devises, she deserves an AU nod.

That said, she looks like a yummy 45. I hope I'm wrong and that you report she has AU luster and that she receives a commensurate grade.

BillJones · January 12, 2015 6:23AM

EF-40, maybe EF-45 if there is enough luster in the protected areas. There is too much obvious wear to call this AU-50.

jayPem · January 12, 2015 6:29AM

First impression was five oh....I'll stick with that

Worth 50 money at any rate, it's a true knock out really. Super eye appeal, super originality....way to go once again Brian !

NumisOxide · January 12, 2015 6:43AM

I'm going to say XF45. Looks like a nice deep toned piece Brian!

CoinZip · January 12, 2015 6:53AM

I grade it

BustHalfBrian · January 12, 2015 12:22PM

<< No matter the grade, she is a beaut! The grade of course will depend on two factors, caliber of graders and the luster remaining. Unless the graders are sensitive to the variety, they might misconstrue strike for wear. If the luster crosses the fields and not just nestled betwixt the perimeter devises, she deserves an AU nod.

That said, she looks like a yummy 45. I hope I'm wrong and that you report she has AU luster and that she receives a commensurate grade. >>

Not much luster on the coin - just a lot of crust, which I personally prefer.

My prediction is XF45.

scubafuel · January 12, 2015 12:24PM

Did it come from the FUN show? It's good to know that there are still some crusty raw coins floating around out there.

winky · January 12, 2015 12:33PM

Eagle wing and the curls makes it a 45 for me.

coin22lover · January 12, 2015 12:56PM

I'm thinking most likely a 40, but wouldn't be surprised at all to see a 45 out of it.

123cents · January 12, 2015 12:58PM

Looks like a nice, solid XF-40 with a chance at XF-45.

ms70 · January 12, 2015 1:00PM

I'm with the majority at 45.

jughead1893 · January 13, 2015 12:06AM

50

JRocco · January 13, 2015 2:27AM

<< 

<< No matter the grade, she is a beaut! The grade of course will depend on two factors, caliber of graders and the luster remaining. Unless the graders are sensitive to the variety, they might misconstrue strike for wear. If the luster crosses the fields and not just nestled betwixt the perimeter devises, she deserves an AU nod.

That said, she looks like a yummy 45. I hope I'm wrong and that you report she has AU luster and that she receives a commensurate grade. >>

Not much luster on the coin - just a lot of crust, which I personally prefer.

My prediction is XF45. >>

Our host saw this as a 45
Very similar wear pattern

BustHalfBrian · January 30, 2015 6:54AM

Results are in;

It's been awhile since I made an accurate prediction, but out of all of the "Grade It" threads I've posted, this was one guess I was very confident with. I like it right at 45 - no higher, no lower. There's not enough luster for AU50 but too much detail for XF40.

Thanks for playing!

DIMEMAN · January 30, 2015 7:30AM

If the one posted by JRocco is 45....this one should be at least 50 based on the detail difference alone.....maybe 53.

Barndog · January 30, 2015 7:49AM

image available from PCGS too!

BustHalfBrian · January 30, 2015 8:00AM

<< image available from PCGS too!

>>

I decided not to post the TrueView image because I feel it does not depict the coin as it looks it hand; those pics almost make it look gold-plated. I feel like the coin was photographed at a steep angle with the light source half an inch from its surfaces. Not to mention the WB appears to be way on the 'red' side. I'm in no position to critique professional photographers, but it seems like most of the coins I've had TV'd lately show harsh over-exposure to light.

Barndog · January 30, 2015 8:08AM

I do prefer your image, especially the reverse

lkeigwin · January 30, 2015 8:39AM

<< I do prefer your image, especially the reverse >>

I agree.

And it looks like a fair grade. Nice going!
Lance.

lasvegasteddy · January 30, 2015 9:25AM

congrats there brian
sweet example

lava · January 30, 2015 1:00PM

Trueview should try and capture what the coin looks like in hand, only with magnification of the details. Isn't that the essence of "true." It's a shame that Trueview didn't capture the ear bars. I'd prefer to see more details rather than an emphasis on toning which may or may not be true to the coin.

maibockaddict · January 31, 2015 12:15AM

congrats Brian!

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