1799/8 Bust dollar details

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logger7
logger7 Posts: 9,859 ✭✭✭✭✭
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How would you value this coin? https://www.pcgs.com/cert/54786509 At auction recently it did not sell even at at around $900 for hammer plus the bidder premium. "Graffiti" plus cleaning no doubt makes it less desireable.

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  • RedRocket
    RedRocket Posts: 1,925 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I'm a bit surprised it didn't sell for $900. It's not too shabby and Bust dollars have been hot lately, even damaged ones.
    I suspect the right collectors didn't spot this auction/listing.

  • Colonialcoin
    Colonialcoin Posts: 923 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I’ve seen much worse looking dollars for $900. There isn’t much downside at that price, if any.

  • TomB
    TomB Posts: 23,190 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Well it has more than simply graffiti issues. There are numerous rim bumps and a pretty substantial rim cut along with what might be a decent gouge and a couple scratches. The graffiti also is not done well. I don't know what it is worth other than whatever it sold at. I also have not looked up its die marriage for potential rarity.

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  • jmlanzaf
    jmlanzaf Posts: 43,048 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Clearly, less than $900.

    I don't think it would be too much lower than that. However, $900 + BP is roughly $1100. $900 all-in might be the right number.

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  • johnny9434
    johnny9434 Posts: 34,068 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    i hope the new owner thrilled with it :)

  • Meltdown
    Meltdown Posts: 9,284 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @johnny9434 said:
    i hope the new owner thrilled with it :)

    The original post reads... "At auction recently it did not sell even at at around $900"

  • RedRocket
    RedRocket Posts: 1,925 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Meltdown said:

    @johnny9434 said:
    i hope the new owner thrilled with it :)

    The original post reads... "At auction recently it did not sell even at at around $900"

    @johnny9434 pulled a Cougar1978.

  • Coins3675
    Coins3675 Posts: 1,139 ✭✭✭✭
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    I would have paid $900 for that coin

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  • logger7
    logger7 Posts: 9,859 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 14, 2026 1:00PM
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    I called up the auction company a while after the auction it did not sell at. They were looking for offers. The opening bid was $750; their estimate, double that. I told them I'd pay $725 plus the 22% premium. They got back to me saying that someone earlier that day had offered more for it. I will not miss it.

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