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My collage of 1879 thru 1891 Seated Halves

ElmerFusterpuckElmerFusterpuck Posts: 4,906 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited September 24, 2021 9:41PM in U.S. Coin Forum

Yes there are a few gaps, but I can't complain about the one I have. Grades range from XF-40 to the lone MS example, the 1883 which grades MS-62. Yes, these are maybe not considered mega rarities (low mintage but higher survival rate), but they are still a bear to find in decent condition. Edited to add the grades for each coin:

1879: AU-55
1880: XF-40
1883: MS-62
1885: XF-40
1888: AU-50 CAC
1889: XF-40
1890: AU-55
1891: AU-53

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    CatbertCatbert Posts: 8,249 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Love your collection! I think the SLH has become my favorite silver type series. I own 3 and would like to own more someday!

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    Mr_SpudMr_Spud Posts: 7,249 ✭✭✭✭✭

    They look great! 👍🏻

    Mr_Spud

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    1946Hamm1946Hamm Posts: 823 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice. It's hard to find ones like yours.

    Have a good day, Gary
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    ThreeCentSilverFLThreeCentSilverFL Posts: 1,700 ✭✭✭✭✭

    All very nice!

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    johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 33,753 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice I like

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    PeakRaritiesPeakRarities Posts: 4,858 ✭✭✭✭✭

    83 and 91 are superstars. I love toning like that on seated coins

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    bolivarshagnastybolivarshagnasty Posts: 7,359 ✭✭✭✭✭

    You have a great eye for quality stuff Elmer!

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    ernie11ernie11 Posts: 2,113 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @ElmerFusterpuck said:
    Yes there are a few gaps, but I can't complain about the one I have. Grades range from XF-40 to the lone MS example, the 1883 which grades MS-62. Yes, these are maybe not considered mega rarities (low mintage but higher survival rate), but they are still a bear to find in decent condition.

    I've always dreamed of doing a collection like this, but never had the resources. Congratulations. I'm very glad to see such fine halves in one place.

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    RichieURichRichieURich Posts: 8,639 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice group! Congratulations!

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    CryptoCrypto Posts: 4,098 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I appreciate how they aren’t super Proof like and clearly business strikes for the most part. That can be a challenge in its self with those dates

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    david3142david3142 Posts: 3,691 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Wow that 1883! Very nice collection.

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    Namvet69Namvet69 Posts: 9,419 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It's great to admire strong details across many dates. Thanks. Peace Roy

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    kazkaz Posts: 9,371 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Lovely group of halves. You have excellent taste!

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    pmh1nicpmh1nic Posts: 3,501 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I like these coins. While not high MS they have very good details, no major distractions and what to my eye are original surfaces (not doctored).

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    Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 12,158 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice run of tough halves.
    Heck, it’s hard just finding the common dates as nice as these!

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    CoinJunkieCoinJunkie Posts: 8,772 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Often, collectors go for a uniform look (which can be pleasing), but I love the variety of your set. Quite remarkable!

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    SmudgeSmudge Posts: 9,993 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice group of coins.

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    koynekwestkoynekwest Posts: 10,048 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That's a very impressive set!

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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice set of coins. I often feel there is too much focus on high grades. Sure, I like them... However, coins that have seen commerce and still show great detail (such as yours), make a great collection. Especially these old silver coins.... They were significant money at that time. Cheers, RickO

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    TiborTibor Posts: 3,801 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The 79 and 88 are my favorites

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    WAYNEASWAYNEAS Posts: 7,270 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great eye appeal as well.
    Wayne

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    NumisOxideNumisOxide Posts: 11,047 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice looking late dates!

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