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Two Outstanding 1908 Half Dollars

Eldorado9Eldorado9 Posts: 2,234 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I've always liked the date 1908, so here are a couple nice Halves from the Philadelphia mint, exhibiting their handiwork 113 years ago.
PF-68

MS-67

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  • truebloodtrueblood Posts: 609 ✭✭✭✭

    Agreed, but dam I cannot take my eyes off of the first one, I wonder why

  • TomBTomB Posts: 21,116 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Dang! They are both gorgeous.

    Is that a strikethrough between the date and star 13 on the MS example?

    Thomas Bush Numismatics & Numismatic Photography

    In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson

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  • Eldorado9Eldorado9 Posts: 2,234 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @TomB said:
    Dang! They are both gorgeous.

    Is that a strikethrough between the date and star 13 on the MS example?

    Good eye Tom, it's raised....It's a small die crack.

  • 291fifth291fifth Posts: 24,276 ✭✭✭✭✭

    For a proof to have survived for 113 years in that state of preservation is amazing. I suspect it remained in the family collection of the original buyer for many, many decades, seldom if ever being looked at.

    All glory is fleeting.
  • Eldorado9Eldorado9 Posts: 2,234 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @291fifth said:
    For a proof to have survived for 113 years in that state of preservation is amazing. I suspect it remained in the family collection of the original buyer for many, many decades, seldom if ever being looked at.

    Absolutely right @291fifth . Somebody knew that was a special coin and tucked it away....The 1908 proofs are one of the more difficult dates to get in high proof grade, and most Barber proofs were scrubbed, cleaned, dipped, etc. So to have a PF-68 survivor, in original state....well....

  • JimnightJimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice ones!

  • Dave99BDave99B Posts: 8,496 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Few things beat original, mint state Barber halves. Very NICE!

    Dave

    Always looking for original, better date VF20-VF35 Barber quarters and halves, and a quality beer.
  • GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 17,117 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @TomB said:
    Dang! They are both gorgeous.

    Is that a strikethrough between the date and star 13 on the MS example?

  • kazkaz Posts: 9,137 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Splendid examples.

  • markelman1125markelman1125 Posts: 1,843 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Those are absolutely gorgeous. Wish I could have one of my own 🤤

  • pursuitoflibertypursuitofliberty Posts: 6,786 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Oh my, my! Merci!! <3

    A Smoldering Ember and Lightly-stained Satin


    “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
  • Eldorado9Eldorado9 Posts: 2,234 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @pursuitofliberty said:
    Oh my, my! Merci!! <3

    A Smoldering Ember and Lightly-stained Satin

    You've captured the essence again!

  • amwldcoinamwldcoin Posts: 11,269 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 21, 2021 2:38PM

    I sure hope so!

    Edit to add, Glad the 2nd pics was posted! Whew! :)

    @TomB said:
    Dang! They are both gorgeous.

    Is that a strikethrough between the date and star 13 on the MS example?

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That MS67 is a lovely specimen.... some luster showing.... Cheers, RickO

  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 28,108 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @trueblood said:
    Agreed, but dam I cannot take my eyes off of the first one, I wonder why

    im looking at that one to, i like

  • keyman64keyman64 Posts: 15,499 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Those are fantastic! B)

    "If it's not fun, it's not worth it." - KeyMan64
    Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners. :smile:
  • ThreeCentSilverFLThreeCentSilverFL Posts: 1,681 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice pair of halves!

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