A New Coin for the Seated Half Collection - A Rare Variety
Catbert
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The 1842-O Small Date, Reverse of 1839 is a tough coin to find in a nice condition. I'm not usually variety obsessed (like my friend @pursuitofliberty and his busty clan), however, this is a desirable rare coin to own. PCGS CoinFacts states this rates a R8 survival designation and, as for CAC, there are 15 certified with the highest being MS62.
Anyway, when I first saw it, I just liked the nice even wear and decided it was the right quality for my collection.
Seated Half Society member #38
"She comes out of the sun in a silk dress,
running like a water color in the rain...."
"She comes out of the sun in a silk dress,
running like a water color in the rain...."
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Very nice!
Collector of Liberty Seated Half Dimes, including die pairs and die states
Nice! One of my top 10 seated half favorites.
Congrats! Careful with the varieties though, they are addictive!
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Wonderful addition. I like these images vs the TRUEVIEW images.
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Congrats!!! That’s a great looking coin.
But you know me ... I like big busts and I can not lie ...
Great look. Really wholesome. She's a winner (even for a pretty poser)!!
“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
I wish I could click “Like” and “LOL”.
Great color.
It can't top the "Briggs' brown bomber." The BBB has brown toning and VF20 wear but I figured the dies are so messed up that that is why it was unfairly graded at VG10 by ICG. I thought it would cross and upgrade easily to PCGS as a Fine. It came back as a VG8, presumably because of rough surfaces and a past cleaning, with a Trueview that shows none of its (apparently secondary) toning. Not my best purchase. The TPGs hate my coin.
Nice score, I like 👍
This one has a lovely look to it. Great pick up!
Very nice! Excellent look to her.
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IMO, the 1842-O small date should be a required coin for the set. Same with the 1842 small date, reverse of '42 and reverse of 39 (!), the 1846 and 1846-O Tall Dates, and the various 1873 arrows and no arrows coins. The 1853-O no arrows is required for a complete set, why not these others?
It's stunning!
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Great addition @Catbert love that deep uniform toning on both sides.
I love that look on old silver. Congrats!
Tough coin and in excellent condition for the grade!
She’s a beauty Dan - love that nice, even wear!
Ken
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Beautiful coin
Congratulations!
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Super tough coin. It seems to me that for some reason the 1842 New Orleans coins tend to come very crusty. What an impressive coin to add to your set. James