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Bust experts........I'm thinking about pulling the trigger

ibzman350ibzman350 Posts: 5,315 ✭
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opinions on this bust half please.

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thanx



Herb
Remember it's not how you pick your nose that matters, it's where you put the boogers.
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  • DNADaveDNADave Posts: 7,309 ✭✭✭✭✭
    $45 to $55 dollars.


    Edited to add: I'm not an expert. Looks VG and original to me without seeing the reverse.
  • rheddenrhedden Posts: 6,632 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Hold out for a better one. VF+ coins are common and can be had for only slightly more money. That is a very low grade example of an 1829 half.
  • ibzman350ibzman350 Posts: 5,315 ✭
    The coin looks original to me, just looking to see if you boys/girls agree.




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    Herb



    Edited to add "me"
    Remember it's not how you pick your nose that matters, it's where you put the boogers.
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  • coinlieutenantcoinlieutenant Posts: 9,320 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very hard to say if that is original from the pic. I would wait for a nice XF...they are out there and they are cheap.

    siliconvalleycoins.com

  • CladiatorCladiator Posts: 18,258 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The surfaces almost look pourous to me, could be the photos though. If the surfaces are ok I'd say VG is accurate. Prices on these are very reasonable all the way up to the lower XF's. You might want to hold out until you find one with more detail and better photos so you can be sure of what you're getting. You're only looking at paying another $20-$30 for a much nicer coin. It won't take you long either to find one.


  • rheddenrhedden Posts: 6,632 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If you buy it, don't go higher than $40 on it. That is a common date, so it won't bring strong money if you ever go to sell. It does look original.
  • ibzman350ibzman350 Posts: 5,315 ✭
    Okay, majority rules, I'm going with the flow here, planned on bidding $40.

    the 2 in the date caught my eye.


    Here is the auction.



    Herb
    Remember it's not how you pick your nose that matters, it's where you put the boogers.
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  • CladiatorCladiator Posts: 18,258 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Interesting bid history.


    granysatk ( 833) US $35.00 Dec-05-05 19:46:16 PST
    granysatk ( 833) US $35.00 Dec-05-05 04:50:22 PST
    granysatk ( 833) US $30.00 Dec-05-05 04:48:28 PST
    granysatk ( 833) US $20.00 Dec-05-05 04:47:20 PST



  • ibzman350ibzman350 Posts: 5,315 ✭
    yea can't quite figure that either, odd.



    Herb
    Remember it's not how you pick your nose that matters, it's where you put the boogers.
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  • HeywoodHeywood Posts: 1,246 ✭✭✭
    Looks like he was trying to get to the reserve


    A witty saying proves nothing- Voltaire (1694 - 1778)



    An error does not become truth by reason of multiplied propagation, nor

    does the truth become error because nobody will see it. -Mohandas K. Gandhi (1869-1948)
  • morgannut2morgannut2 Posts: 4,293 ✭
    It does have that original undipped/ never cleaned look but the problem is the coin is as common as can be and there's no way to know what if it's really been messed with (as in the rim-letters being filed down) -- You can buy these all the time in group lots at coin auctions like Bowers-Merena Collector grouping for less money, plus you get to see the coins. Bustys are a lot of bang for the buck which this one shows--so get a nice EF/AU example and you'll be veryhappy IMHO.image
    morgannut2
  • CladiatorCladiator Posts: 18,258 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Looks like he was trying to get to the reserve >>

    Bingo, good call. I didn't even realize there was a reserve, huh...weird.


  • SDCollectorSDCollector Posts: 886 ✭✭
    Good post. Very educational for a capped bust newbie like me.
    Bill
  • 291fifth291fifth Posts: 24,710 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Pass. Too much wear for a common date.
    All glory is fleeting.
  • stmanstman Posts: 11,352 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'm no "expert" and I really don't feel comfortable commenting on the coin. It could be a board member selling, then I get yelled at again.image

    That said, raw coin on ebay, seller states....

    << <i>All Sales Final! >>


    Which means a big pass as far as I'm concerned.
    Please... Save The Stories, Just Answer My Questions, And Tell Me How Much!!!!!
  • ibzman350ibzman350 Posts: 5,315 ✭
    So there is nothing special about the look of the 2 in the date ??



    stman..............didn't even notice the "all sales final"image






    Herb
    Remember it's not how you pick your nose that matters, it's where you put the boogers.
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  • CladiatorCladiator Posts: 18,258 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Ok that's all folks. Thread is officially dead now. image


  • stmanstman Posts: 11,352 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>stman..............didn't even notice the "all sales final" >>



    I'm surprised nobody else pointed it out.
    Please... Save The Stories, Just Answer My Questions, And Tell Me How Much!!!!!
  • mozinmozin Posts: 8,755 ✭✭✭
    Some of us have other things to do, rather than live on this forum.image

    Pass on coins like this 1829, and wait for at least an original XF. AU50 grade even better, and readily available in most dates from 1825-1836.
    I collect Capped Bust series by variety in PCGS AU/MS grades.
  • MikeInFLMikeInFL Posts: 10,188 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>The surfaces almost look pourous to me, could be the photos though. >>



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    I would pass. You should be able to find a much nice, and equally original coin for not much more...Mike
    Collector of Large Cents, US Type, and modern pocket change.
  • gripgrip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Something strange about the 2,looks like a gash going thru it?.
    Al
  • MyqqyMyqqy Posts: 9,777 ✭
    Looks about F12 to me, and I also would wait for a more detailed example...
    My style is impetuous, my defense is impregnable !
  • lordmarcovanlordmarcovan Posts: 43,897 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It's low grade but has a nice look.

    It's got character.

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