Picked up an1839 O CBH from HA last night…..let’s see some RE CBHs!
MEJ7070
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I won one of the very last types needed for my 7070 at HA last night. My 7070 set is not the first coin set I’ve ever assembled, nor is it the first registry. It is, I hope, a culmination of my collecting experiences up to this point in that I have avoided a lot of mistakes of the past, have developed my eye for quality far beyond what it was years ago (I hope), and have a lot more patience than I used to.
I also have made an effort to include as many tougher dates as possible throughout my set. Oh, you’ll find plenty of “generic” dates with superb eye appeal like my 1904 Liberty nickel, 1923 Peace dollar, 1868 shield nickel, and 1956 Washington quarter…….but I’ve tried to include as many tougher dates as I can without compromising eye appeal or quality (mistakes I’ve definitely made in the past).
Most definitely had to pay up for this coin, but man I’m excited about this one.
1839 O Reeded Edge CBH PCGS VF 30 (CAC)
Let’s see some of your reeded edge CBHs!
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Congratulations on obtaining a great coin, an issue that I have always wanted one of myself! (But not enough to fork over ...)
Congrats, I'm sure that'll look good in the 7070 👍
@MEJ7070 Looks to be a beautiful original and very scarce as such!
My only RE….. hmmmm, the TV is failing to load…. Edit, snap of the TV photo worked
I had a photo fail to load I took a snapshot of the photo and the snapshot loaded.
Mr_Spud
Jim, that worked, thanks!
Wouldn’t be surprised if a file size limit on file uploads has been implemented or made more restrictive.
That's a solid 39-O @MEJ7070 Congratulations!
I'm not sure what the rest of your 7070 looks like but that's a great looking piece for not only for the type, but it fills so many other conditional attributes (only MM'd Capped Bust design, Rare mintage/Key date, nice cracks, etc).
That last part is really important!
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Chris @GuzziSport That is a FANTASTIC 1837! You have such a good eye for attractive coins!!
And @MrSpud Wow! Gorgeous!!
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I only have one (so far). Just back from PCGS where it earned a 55+ grade (my very first submission resulting in a plus - although I have not submitted a huge amount of coins since the PCGS plus come into existence).
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TV is a little washed out, as usual these days. I wish they would fix their white balance and contrast.
Color is much more "grey-dirt", like this;
“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
@MEJ7070 . What an excellent coin. Color me green with envy. James
Very nice original coin!
Beautiful 39-0. Here's mine, bought years ago from CRO at Baltimore
These's a lot of meat there for a VF 30....Nice !
That is a really nice example of the 1839-o obverse mintmark half dollar !!
This is a coin that is on my bucket list as the 1838-o will most likey elude me...
It's all about what the people want...
Nice example. Here is mine for my ANACS photo cert. Type Set.
Beautiful 1839-O! This is one of my favorite dates amongst all US coinage and from one of my top two or three favorite series in all US coinage. Here is one of my 1839-O examples, which is the same die marriage as yours.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
Great coin
Lovely example of an obverse mint mark type (there ain’t that many!), and a super VF!
I love its light circ ‘skin’, which is rare in a coin that old
30+ years coin shop experience (ret.) Coins, bullion, currency, scrap & interesting folks. Loved every minute!
I have always liked the 1839-O Half Dollar.
Nice addition to your collection.
Successful BST with drddm, BustDMs, Pnies20, lkeigwin, pursuitofliberty, Bullsitter, felinfoel, SPalladino
$5 Type Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/type-sets/half-eagle-type-set-circulation-strikes-1795-1929/album/344192
CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572
Beautiful piece... and a tough coin!! Here's the CBH RE from my 7070
Successful BST transactions with: SilverEagles92; Ahrensdad; Smitty; GregHansen; Lablade; Mercury10c; copperflopper; whatsup; KISHU1; scrapman1077, crispy, canadanz, smallchange, robkool, Mission16, ranshdow, ibzman350, Fallguy, Collectorcoins, SurfinxHI, jwitten, Walkerguy21D, dsessom.
Probably my favorite issue ever. I think I currently own 8 examples of 1839-O from Poor-1 to AU-58, one example with a removed mintmark (hah!), another example with a reverse turned love token. I have a few of the rarer varieties (but alas, neither of the R-8 issues).
I love the reeded edge halves in general and have a registry set by die variety if anyone cares to peek:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/half-dollars/early-half-dollars-specialty-sets/capped-bust-half-dollars-reeded-edge-varieties-by-dick-graham-circulation-strikes-1836-1839/publishedset/331314
Very cool and underappreciated coins IMHO!
Congrats, love those one year only types, great addition.
My Collection of Old Holders
Never a slave to one plastic brand will I ever be.
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Super nice one !
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Lovely collection! @HCumberdale Very impressive!!
“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
Beautiful original 1839-O RE CBH, congratulations.
I own a 62 and a 63 1837 RE with some interesting toning.
Here's the 62..........
Nice everyone!
Now I need to look at mine that I haven't in I don't know how long - 10 years at least maybe...? All vg/vfish
@relicsncoins really nice one!
These are the examples in my collection:
Very nice coin you added
Latin American Collection
@HCumberdale . Wonderful collection. My favorites are the 1837 GR-3 and the 1839-O GR-4. Two different poles but both great coins. I only have a 37 GR-9, 38 GR-4 and a 39 I've never nailed down. Stupid computer boots me after each pic. I view; Does your collection show die crack progresssion? Thanks for posting appreciated this more than you could ever know. James
Man, you guys are not disappointing! Some absolutely awesome coins being posted here.
Appreciate all the kind words……and for those touting the series, the ‘39o date, or the attributes of the particular coin I picked up, I couldn’t agree more!
Very excited to get her in hand.
Here are my two type coins.
This one is an NGC MS-64.
This one is a PCGS MS-62. Note that all of the lettering and the protective rims were beefed up on the second typel.
I have never had an 1839-O which stuck by me for whatever reason.
I bought this on the BST 10-15 years ago. It now has a green sticker.
Very nice looking coin.
Because of the placement of the MM on the obverse, above the date, and centered at the bottom, I really like it.
I'm not a bust half collector, but it was a "must have" for me.
Mine is only a VG10 PCGS w/ CAC, so not as nice as yours, but it was within budget when I was collecting.
I like the details and looks of yours as well. Nice pick up!
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
You did well! A very nice and wholesome looking example. Congrats!
My 1839-O is one of my favorite coins in my collection. I searched for over a decade for one with nice toning and surfaces. Definitely not easy!
Dave
I like the look of your VF30 in the registry , and would be very interested to see the PO-01 and other examples you speak of if you have images handy,
Thanks for sharing!
It's all about what the people want...