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NEWP ___ 1830 Sm 0 Bust Half
pursuitofliberty
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New arrival this week
Pretty sure this is a O-113, as can be identified more from the reverse, but I can not make out some of the stated die markers. The partially or mostly filled A's are obvious, and the arrow heads and letters match.
If the 113 is correct, than this reverse die was used in 1829 as well (O-109/109a), but I am not sure there either (for some of the same reasons).
Can anyone confirm?
Oh, we can do guess the grade and if you like it too! 
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
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That's a wholesome coin! Hard to believe it was once bright white silver! Looks 100% original to me, I'll guess XF45 - just missing AU50
yes. O-113, the 'tine' off the left shoulder is a definite marker.
[actually more like the wing, inside, looks like a start to a die crack.]
BHNC #203
That is a really nice old coin... Great detail.... no idea of the variety....Cheers, RickO
The reverse die crack is all you need to ID the die marriage.
Definitely AU. Hard to judge luster. Maybe 53 or 55? I have a lustrous 58 with identical wear.
Lance.
AU55
I like it!
ill go au 50 on it, nice coin to
Nice coin!
I'll go 55 on it, very nice.
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I'll guess 55, great looking original coin
Thanks all! I like her a lot, and feel she's a very nice coin in hand. Nice colors I didn't capture well in the photos, that change as the coin is tilted and rotated, and great detail with good luster ... however the luster is a little muted and the toning is a little thick, so I think it's graded about right.
It's not a 50 (better) but it's not a 58 either, so most of you nailed it.
It's in a 53 holder, and I would feel okay with either a 53 or 55 grade.
Thanks again for the compliments and verifying the marriage.
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
AU50.
58 if the luster is there
I’ll lay down a 45 plus guess. Looks au with zero luster.
I'm thinking 55. Nice coin.
BHNC #248 … 140 and counting.
Last time I went 55 on one of those I got burned, but I am a slow learner so 55. Edit, is that putty right after the y in Liberty?
No, that's wear at a high point. Very normal, as are the wear areas on Liberty's chest and cap.
Lance.