1855 1/2 Cent - AT or NT ???

relayer · July 22, 2006 5:18PM

PCGS has blessed it 1855 1/2 Cent PCGS PR-65 none finer Beautifully Toned

p8nt · July 22, 2006 5:19PM

I've seen that coin somewhere before...

Elcontador · July 22, 2006 5:23PM

It's a PF; you're not going to find a business strike with that kind of detail on the coin's periphery. Someone did an excellent job of ruining the coin. IMO, that coin screams AT and whoever ruined it, did a lousy job.

Avoid dark purple on copper like the plague. And remember, as others in recent threads have stated, while aqua is a hard color to AT, blue is very easy to do.

Myqqy · July 22, 2006 5:27PM

My first thought is that it looks out of place, and AT- but I don't really know this series very well.....

Steve27 · July 22, 2006 7:10PM

IMO it's unintentional AT caused by chemicals from an old cleaning.

TheKidCollector1991 · July 22, 2006 7:13PM

Despite the unintentianal AT, I say the coin is still BEEEE-AUTIFULL!!

ABC123 · July 22, 2006 10:14PM

Very Nice, AT

LeeG · July 22, 2006 10:46PM

What a waste of a nice piece of history.

coinguy1 · July 22, 2006 10:52PM

I have no idea how accurate or inaccurate the image is. But, my guess is that the coin is a Proof and that it might very well be "naturally" toned.

clw54 · July 22, 2006 11:27PM

At this point we might as well assume they're AT and then decide if it matters.

(Edited to change NT to AT. It's too early.)

BillJones · July 22, 2006 11:51PM

I agree that the coin is a Proof. As to the color, Proof copper coins from this era can change to odd shades, but I really don't like the looks of the obverse on this piece. It's got an odd orange cast to it.

marmac · July 23, 2006 12:19AM

It is definately a proof. The strikes for the business issue of that year typically lack the denticles on the right side obverse.

As for AT or NT, my opinion would only be a guess and I won't bother giving it based solely on the picture.

Trime · July 23, 2006 12:23AM

It is a proof and I thought it could be NT. The obverse looks like other NT toned proofs of this era that I have seen. The reverse is less certain but when combined with obverse likely OK. We are really a gun shy group now.

FullStrike · July 23, 2006 12:23AM

Only the "CHOICEST" Coins are found on eBay

I just knew I'd seen this Coin before . Reminds me of artificially antiqued furniture or something. Glad to hear that most are not happy with this Coin.

coinguy1 · July 23, 2006 12:28AM

Now that I see who owns the coin, I think I have seen it in person and that I tried to buy it on at least two occasions. If it is the one I'm thinking of, it is darker, gorgeous and very original looking, in hand.

NumisOxide · July 23, 2006 1:05AM

<< <i>IMO it's unintentional AT caused by chemicals from an old cleaning. >>

Possibly and

Leiana · July 23, 2006 1:07AM

I don't know, it looks fine to me. It's not bright blue.

-Amanda

PerryHall · July 23, 2006 1:09AM

The bottom line: Is it market acceptable?

LeeG · July 23, 2006 1:48AM

Even if it is NT, still don't like it. I much prefer the look of mgoodm3's proof.

mgoodm3 · July 23, 2006 1:59AM

Mine doesn't have a lot of color at an angle

GoldenEyeNumismatics · July 23, 2006 2:14AM

That color is rare on half cents. I say AT

Baley · July 23, 2006 2:32AM

I think one would have to see it in hand; it's difficult to judge any coin from an overlit, "special angle" picture.

Doesn't look quite right in the shots presented, but I do like how the reverse color doesn't "climb up" the legend

dizzyfoxx · July 23, 2006 3:24AM

That coin is NT.

tradedollarnut · July 23, 2006 5:12AM

smoebody should use smoe acetone to let the blue shine out....

MikeInFL · July 23, 2006 5:57AM

NT is my guess based on the pictures. It is not unusual to see proof half and large cents with similar colors...Mike

1855 1/2 Cent - AT or NT ???

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