A first for me; 18th century US coin

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clarkbar04
clarkbar04 Posts: 5,027 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Got tired of looking at beat up and overpriced bust dollars and had been looking at this for a while. It is graded F12 by ngc, O108a.

Always loved these and couldn't find anything that bugged me about it.

(Sellers pics)

MS66 taste on an MS63 budget.

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  • BillJones
    BillJones Posts: 35,933 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    That is a nice looking, circulated coin with not defects. It is remarkeable when you can find a 220 + year old coin that has no spots or scratches.

    Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
  • sellitstore
    sellitstore Posts: 3,086 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    How about a new grade- "Very Choice Fine"? ;)

    Collector and dealer in obsolete currency. Always buying all obsolete bank notes and scrip.
  • USMarine6
    USMarine6 Posts: 2,113 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    IMO the coin has a perfect look for the grade. Well done.

  • Swampboy
    Swampboy Posts: 13,256 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Outstanding
    Congrats

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  • msch1man
    msch1man Posts: 811 ✭✭✭✭
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    Sure looks nice...congrats! 18th century coins are special.

  • Sonorandesertrat
    Sonorandesertrat Posts: 5,695 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Choice for that grade. Nice addition!

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  • Outhaul
    Outhaul Posts: 7,440 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Beautiful CirCam!

  • Treashunt
    Treashunt Posts: 6,748 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Nice pick up, and I wish I had it.
    :)

    Frank

    BHNC #203

  • TheRaven
    TheRaven Posts: 4,172 ✭✭✭✭
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    Extremely nice coin.

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  • Kyle
    Kyle Posts: 1,822 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Congrats! Nice looking half dollar.

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  • halfhunter
    halfhunter Posts: 2,770 ✭✭✭
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    Kind of like a MS70 F12!

    Need the following OBW rolls to complete my 46-64 Roosevelt roll set:
    1947-P & D; 1948-D; 1949-P & S; 1950-D & S; and 1952-S.
    Any help locating any of these OBW rolls would be gratefully appreciated!
  • BryceM
    BryceM Posts: 11,940 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    That's an outstanding way to start. There's something magical about seeing that 17xx.

  • ChristopherCoins
    ChristopherCoins Posts: 26 ✭✭
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    Amazing coin. So many have major defects from that era.

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  • lkeigwin
    lkeigwin Posts: 16,895 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Love it. Smart buy.
    Lance.

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  • Jimnight
    Jimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Very nice coin!!

  • Coinstartled
    Coinstartled Posts: 10,135 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    2 leaves no less. Very nice.

  • lkeigwin
    lkeigwin Posts: 16,895 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 8, 2018 9:20PM
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  • oilers99
    oilers99 Posts: 238 ✭✭✭
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    Great looking FH half :)

  • halfhunter
    halfhunter Posts: 2,770 ✭✭✭
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    What did Lord Marcovan call these? Circulation Cameos?
    This coin is the poster child for it!

    Need the following OBW rolls to complete my 46-64 Roosevelt roll set:
    1947-P & D; 1948-D; 1949-P & S; 1950-D & S; and 1952-S.
    Any help locating any of these OBW rolls would be gratefully appreciated!
  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Beautiful old coin.... It is magical to own a U.S. coin dated 1795 - actually, any U.S. coin dated 17XX....Cheers, RickO

  • oih82w8
    oih82w8 Posts: 13,208 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    She's a really nice one!

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  • 1Bustcollector
    1Bustcollector Posts: 584 ✭✭✭
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    Outstanding surfaces, wonderful tone with a great eye appeal all wrapped up in a excellent collector grade example. My kind of choice.

    Persuing choice countermarked coinage on 2 reales.

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  • asheland
    asheland Posts: 24,545 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Splendid pick up!!!

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  • CoinPhysicist
    CoinPhysicist Posts: 638 ✭✭✭✭
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    I'd be happy to own this one.

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  • crazyhounddog
    crazyhounddog Posts: 14,250 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 9, 2018 12:34PM
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    You always impress me with your coin purchases. True early Americana and I love it.

    The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
  • MikeInFL
    MikeInFL Posts: 10,192 ✭✭✭✭
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    Fabulous coin. Congrats.

    Collector of Large Cents, US Type, and modern pocket change.
  • lkenefic
    lkenefic Posts: 9,518 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Very nice!

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  • 23Pairer
    23Pairer Posts: 911 ✭✭✭
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    Great pick-up! Love the circulated cameo look.

  • brianc1959
    brianc1959 Posts: 350 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I see so many flowing hair halves that are ugly, but your's is nice.

  • Hadleydog
    Hadleydog Posts: 1,588 ✭✭✭
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    Beautiful, problem free coin.
    Love it!

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