No Great Deal Today, Yet Pleased. 1838 Capped Bust, Reeded Edge- Half Dollar.

PocketArt · February 17, 2018 3:51PM

I purchased this raw today at local auction in Mendon, OH. Not too flashy, or, doggy: just an honest, original half that I needed for my collection. I thought I was going to get this one for a significant discount; yet, a late bidder jumped in and ran me up to $175. I paid top dollar, but happy It's in the collection. Sometime's it's gotta hurt I suppose.

What do you believe is the grade? Thanks.

SurfinxHI · February 17, 2018 3:59PM

Looks 50 - 53 or so to me.

291fifth · February 17, 2018 4:12PM

35 ... the strike problem evident on the obverse between 2 o'clock and 5 o'clock is bothersome. It's a coin I wouldn't have bid on.

PocketArt · February 17, 2018 5:09PM

@291fifth said:
35 ... the strike problem evident on the obverse between 2 o'clock and 5 o'clock is bothersome. It's a coin I wouldn't have bid on.

Yes, point well taken. The stars in general area, as you described, aren't completely faded as the rim, nor too evident- seen worse. Rim doesn't bother me as much- I was just tickled to find this original / raw. Shoot, she's 180 years old, and original. Good enough for me, may be no beauty queen...however, all the more reason for her to want to stick around and not leave me...heehee.

golden · February 17, 2018 5:37PM

40 on a good day.

Raybo · February 17, 2018 5:54PM

For some reason.....I love the holder (and the coin)!
Brings back memories...............

cameonut2011 · February 17, 2018 5:56PM

XF40

tradedollarnut · February 17, 2018 8:32PM

I like it

jayPem · February 17, 2018 8:52PM

I'm with you chum
You got a very cool coin that you like...always gonna be someone who got a better one or a cheaper one.
45

lkeigwin · February 17, 2018 9:32PM

45 is a good guess. Nice coin.
Lance.

Catbert · February 18, 2018 5:11AM

First look 45. Congrats on finding a pleasing coin for your collection!

johnny9434 · February 18, 2018 5:40AM

nothing wrong with filling that hole in the album. it looks neat and id say its a 45. jmo

ricko · February 18, 2018 5:54AM

Nice old coin.... I would say 40-45..... The important thing is that you like it and are happy. Cheers, RickO

Walkerguy21D · February 18, 2018 6:32AM

XF 40, and I think you got a pretty good deal, assuming the 'juice' pushed it to around $200 or so.

ElmerFusterpuck · February 18, 2018 11:32AM

Looks 40'ish to me and very nice for a 7070 album.

logger7 · February 18, 2018 11:42AM

I'd think EF is reasonable on that, those coins seem to get graded a little liberally compared to the earlier Bust 50c.s.

kaz · February 18, 2018 11:43AM

Nice looking coin, 40-45 for me too

tyler267 · February 18, 2018 12:02PM

I think it is a solid 45 possible 50. Very nice honest coin.

EXOJUNKIE · February 18, 2018 12:41PM

Nice, original coin. Great pickup. 45.

zrlevin · February 18, 2018 10:49PM

What a coincidence! I also purchased an original 1838 this week for about the same price. For reference, mine is certified XF40 by NGC and to me, the two coins appear to have the same level of wear.

I haven't gotten my camera out yet, so please excuse the poor images....

PocketArt · February 19, 2018 4:33AM

Nice example, thank you for sharing!

I was teetering closer to VF-35 on mine; with best case XF-40- price was $175 out the door, no premiums / tax. Good to see many in that ballpark with grade, and a bit higher.

I'll be sending this one out to our hosts here in near future, along with a few others.

No Great Deal Today, Yet Pleased. 1838 Capped Bust, Reeded Edge- Half Dollar.

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