New 1853 Seated Liberty Half Dollar with Arrows and Rays!

Leiana · November 20, 2006 5:45AM

Just now off of eBay.

Seller's pictures.

Let me know what you think! I will post my thoughts on the coin later.

I have a 7 day return privilege, so if it has hidden problems I am covered.

Thanks!

-Amanda

Dennis88 · November 20, 2006 5:54AM

Beautiful type coin. I really like the problem-free survaces and color, it just has some honest wear from doing her duty

Dennis

lkrarecoins · November 20, 2006 5:58AM

Nice original cameo...i give it a VF20?

Nice pick up!

jayboxx · November 20, 2006 6:01AM

Nice one. I have one in XF45, filling a slot until Feldini finds me a really nice one...

WoodenJefferson · November 20, 2006 6:03AM

One question then I will proceed.

Can you still make out the "E" in LIBERTY?

or is it worn completely away?

Thanks.

mikemars · November 20, 2006 6:04AM

I can't wait till you get it!!

-Mike

richardshipp · November 20, 2006 6:10AM

Nice pick up. I'd been trying to get one on ebay lately but several folks are sniping them at the end.....

hmmm..... maybe you've been the one of those dastardly snipers ?????

I love the "look"; leave it in the bowl on the way out

coinguy1 · November 20, 2006 6:11AM

Amanda, it looks like a nice, honest, clean example. In the event that you approve of it sight-seen and keep it, congratulations and enjoy.

Leiana · November 20, 2006 6:12AM

<< <i>Nice pick up. I'd been trying to get one on ebay lately but several folks are sniping them at the end.....

hmmm..... maybe you've been the one of those dastardly snipers ?????

I love the "look"; leave it in the bowl on the way out

>>

As I only have a budget for one coin a month, I doubt it.

Nice bowl, but I'll pass thanks.

WoodenJefferson, I don't have the coin in hand, but I do not think you can make out the E.

-Amanda

MikeInFL · November 20, 2006 6:22AM

Looks about perfect to me. I might be worried about a very old cleaning, so I'd check for hairlines once I got it in hand, but provided there are none, I'd say you got yourself a perfect circulated example of a tough type...Mike

p.s. can't wait to see your pics of it.

Leiana · November 20, 2006 6:43AM

Thanks for the feedback so far guys.

-Amanda

PS- Mike, I can't wait to photograph it.

NumisOxide · November 20, 2006 7:24AM

I grade it F-12. Nice circulated example.

I still need one of these for my Philadelphia mint Seated half set. I almost won an NGC AU50 example on ebay last night but got sniped in the last 2 seconds.

The Wiley & Bugert book says the 1853 is a common date and is currently overrated because it's a one year type coin. Coins struck from dies of this date are found with little abrasian and with full strikes.

But this is the only date in the entire series that has rays on the tail design. So, it's a must have for type. I hope to get one soon.

Leiana · November 20, 2006 8:10AM

Thanks, John.

Good luck with yours!

OK- Here's my take on it:

I am truly enamoured with this piece. I grade it F-12- F-15 from the images (the reverse is nicer) and I don't see anything to make me believe it is anything other than wholly original. When I get the coin in hand, I will be on the look out for evidence of an older cleaning, but I just hope that won't be the case.

I paid (IMO) strong money for a Fine, but the eye appeal and surfaces sealed the deal. The coin is very clean and very problem free (again, from the images only) and is really the definition of eye appeal to me. I love circulation cameo looks!

Overall, I think I did well by this piece, it will apparently be one I will be proud to have in my type collection. It is a good match visually for some other pieces I have.

Also, I just LOVE that reverse with the rays! Super awesome design.

I can't wait to get it in hand, and I will certainly post my own pictures.

Thanks guys!

-Amanda

WoodenJefferson · November 20, 2006 8:10AM

<< <i>Thanks for the feedback so far guys.

-Amanda

PS- Mike, I can't wait to photograph it.

>>

I already know that your photos will show the true beauty of that splendid example of the reverse rays!

I think the coin will be more dove gray in hand.

got some bursting rays for ya!

Leiana · November 20, 2006 8:25AM

Oh yeah-- forgot to mention:

It makes me feel like this

When a coin does that, it's special.

-Amanda

1907Quarter · November 20, 2006 8:30AM

nice grading Amanda. If the e is even slightly visible it's an automatic fine; the rest of the letters are strong. feathers and drapery look fine to me!

MisterBungle · November 20, 2006 8:45AM

I like the overall look of the coin, Amanda.

Nice grab!!

~

LeeG · November 20, 2006 9:49AM

Looks like a very nice circulated example. Perfect for a 7070.

Congrat's.

lathmach · November 20, 2006 10:15AM

You're going down a slippery slope now, Amanda.
You may be surprised how quickly you get hooked on the Seated coins.

Ray

Leiana · November 20, 2006 10:39AM

<< <i>You're going down a slippery slope now, Amanda.
You may be surprised how quickly you get hooked on the Seated coins.

Ray >>

I hope not, I can't afford to get hooked!

-Amanda

ldhair · November 20, 2006 10:57AM

Wise choice Amanda.
That is the look that collectors will always love.

Omega · November 20, 2006 11:01AM

Very nice coin. I just picked mine up a couple of months ago.
I also love the design!
Very

New 1853 Seated Liberty Half Dollar with Arrows and Rays!

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