Question for bust quarter variety collectors
Bustquarterhound
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Do you rely on rarity ratings. Would you rather own an 1819 vf-35 B-4 R-4 or an 1819 vf-35 B1 R-5? Your comments would be appreciated. Thanks Dave
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For the same price, for sure the rarer B-1. I actually already have one in ANACS VG-8 and think it might not be quite as rare as R.5 but B-4 definitely seems more common.
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Depends on the die state of the 1819 B-4. It becomes more desirable as the die crack through the date becomes heavier. I've always wondered whether there are any of this variety where the date is obliterated.
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The newest edition of bust quarter rarity ratings has the 1819 B-1 at R-4+. So, not a huge difference in price expected, but considering this used to be an R-5, it will still culturally hold a premium over the usual B-4.
But agreeing with @RichieURich above, a LDS B-4 has the critical die crack and could bring more money.
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When I saw this post originally last night, I thought, whichever one has more character, especially if it's the LDS B-4. I forgot to respond.
I like the replies from both @RichieURich and @jacrispies here.
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Eye appeal would be my first determining factor, then cost, and the variety. YMWV
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The B1, hands down, late die state, that die crack is gnarly, so cool!
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B-4, LDS with the huge cracks through the date! Its such a cool looking coin.
Love that coin, Scubafuel! Very original also! I once had one in a slightly later die state which sold very quickly.
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Hi Rich how much later die state is there?
Thanks for the comments what is the highest grade anyone has seen of the 1819 B-4 LDS
The die crack was noticeably thicker to the right of the "9".
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Thanks Rich
This highest grade for the LDS is XF.
Rich, do you have any images of that coin?