Opinion on bust dollar...
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How do you feel about this Bust Dollar example? Do you like the die crack or not? This is a straight graded PCGS example. I want an example of this type but not sure I like this one or not.
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late die state of BB-119...I like it a lot.
I like it, but I haven’t looked to see what else is out there, so can’t really comment on if it’s the one. I would want to study this so when I come to sell everyone isn’t meh...I guess that’s why you are asking. Have you been looking long?
If you're not sure you like it now, you won't like it later. If you want a type coin, find one with fresher dies and sharper detail.
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I like it as a die variety. I'd rather have one the same color in the same condition with the stars showing.
Are you looking for "attractive" or "interesting."
How you answer that will tell you what you want to know.
The die variety is intereseting, but is your intent to get a Bust Dollar as a type coin, or are you looking to make a collection of these coins? If it is for a type coin, I'd prefer one that shows more detail. This piece has a got a lot of wear for a Bust Dollar. Usually these coins are sharper than this piece. You should be able to find one with more of the design showing. The 1799 is the most common date.
I do like the color on it and indeed it's interesting! However, like the others have said, possibly one with a little more detail will make you happier.
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Decent coin for what it is. The die cracks do not bother me.
If you have to talk yourself into it, you should pass. Personally, I would pass on this coin as a type example. For me, the mark across the forehead and down the cheek is in a prime focal area and would bother me. Also, the roughness and wear across the entire left obverse would bother me...seems perfectly natural as a result of a slightly off-center strike with no real raised rim protection on that side, but it would bother me. As others have said, while they certainly aren't found in every dealer's inventory, bust dollars are relatively available in lower to mid-grades and I think you could find a much nicer type example. It's an interesting die state, but it doesn't sound like that's what you're looking for.
I like it a lot, but then I'm a slightly off-center late die state nut.
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If you have money to burn go for a moon coin, if you don't have money to burn I would be more than happy with your original looking example.
I for one like your coin!
I don't really like it. I would want a better quality example.
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Beautiful original example of a circulated type coin, great surfaces, lots of detail, and dripping character due to the die cracks and off-centered strike. Shows how truly hand-made these coins were. I would buy it. dependent upon price of course. Good luck. Bob
Save your money for a little better coin.
IT looks very nice in the photos, good honest, even wear, lots of history in that coin. More details = more money, simple as that, a matter of personal preference.
I'm not a fan of the surfaces. I have been accused of being too picky for type coins
Can you afford to be patient for better grade? Be picky ..... if you can afford the $$$ and time
I think the lack of stars on the left is more strike than wear - off-center strike.
Yes, the coin is weakly struck in the Draped Bust area and the corresponding star area above the eagle's head because of the obverse die break. The break prevented that portion of the obverse die to come together fully therefore resulting in a loss of detail. It is interestin, but it does not enhance the value of the piece.
If you are not sure if you like it or not, don't buy it. That's especially true if you are looking for it as type.
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Since you have asked the question, then you likely should pass. When the right coin shows up, you just buy it....Cheers, RickO