1837 Impulse purchase...
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I was out buying a little silver the other day and this was laying around...
It fits right in with my "don't need another widget junker laying around collection" 
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If the shoe fits...
It's hard for me to resist those too.
No way I could have passed that up.
I like it, nice purchase !!!
Believe it or not, I think that coin is actually rare in that condition. I don’t recall seeing very many well wore 1837 Reeded Edge half dollars.
The reverse shows why Gobrecht revisited the design. In 1837 the protective rim was too low, and the lettering was shallow. It was obvious that the letters were way too delicate to survive that long in circulation. In 1838, the rims were higher, and lettering was larger and bolder.
She has withstood the effects of time/wear. Nice.
I love these old worn bust halves. Potential pocket piece?
Wow... I should be so lucky!
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Nice
That's nice. I wish I could keep it too!
Ag has two meanings with that coin
That is a nice pick up... and I would keep it as a desk piece...Good for conversation, training and just to fondle.... Cheers, RickO
Would look great in what I call a "bag", "loose" or "period" type set: a group of well worn coins, all within, say, 1820-1870, that looks like pocket change, perhaps stored in a small, antique bag, purse, box, or tin.
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Good pick ups ..... you gave me an idea
Yep, like I said... "It kind of fits right in"
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nice pick up
Yes that sure does! What a collection of old silver. Nice.