2nd NewPS: 1818 Bust Half.....

Oney · April 22, 2007 9:10AM

This is another coin I purchased today at the Westford MA show. I am really starting to like Busties! Opinions on grade, color, or comments welcome! The rim on the left side facing the coin is flat but doe not appear to be damage but something during the minting process. There are no marks or scrapes nor does the lettering or stars appear flat. Any ideas?

LucyBop · April 22, 2007 9:17AM

nice.............

Darkmane · April 22, 2007 9:20AM

Nice. Pretty and well struck for the date?

Barndog · April 22, 2007 9:20AM

nice pic, I have a tough time capturing that gray color.

speety · April 22, 2007 9:24AM

I really like that coin, nice pickup!

pinealbany · April 22, 2007 9:32AM

How come mine is a little different from yours? The 1st "1" on the date, mine is a little bit slanted and the last "8" on the date, mine has a gap on the top. Anybody knows why?

123cents · April 22, 2007 9:41AM

<< <i>How come mine is a little different from yours? The 1st "1" on the date, mine is a little bit slanted and the last "8" on the date, mine has a gap on the top. Anybody knows why?

>>

Yours is a different die variety. Yours looks like a O-108.

mepot · April 22, 2007 9:44AM

pinealbany,your coin is O108,known as 'pincher 8's'.Both 8's are open on the top from a die defect .

Oney,your coin appears to have a 'Guido',described as a part of the coins edge that was not raised

when the planchet went through the edge-lettering dies.Check the flat areas,there is probably no letters in the

flat spots..Looks like the Overton book sellers are gonna have a couple customers soon!

Watch out,these coins are addicting.Ask me how I know.

Longacre · April 22, 2007 9:46AM

I like that one!

pinealbany · April 22, 2007 9:49AM

Let's say for example both coins graded the same, will there be any difference regarding price?

mozin · April 22, 2007 9:56AM

Nice looking 1818 O-109 R1.

What you see on the rim that could be mistaken for damage is likely a Guido. Look at the edge lettering where the rim is flattened. It is obvious on the obverse that the flattened areas are opposite each other, as is usual for a Guido. If there are no letters there, you have a Guido. The flattened rim areas were caused by the blank planchet being fed through the edge lettering machine incorrectly. The plan did not make a full revolution through the machine. Part of the job for the edge lettering machine was also to make the planchet round, and upset the metal rim somewhat so the strike would be better.

If you see edge ANY edge letter in the flattened area, you do not have a Guido, likely rim damage.

123cents · April 22, 2007 12:46PM

<< <i>Let's say for example both coins graded the same, will there be any difference regarding price? >>

There would be no difference in price because of the rarity factor. Both coins are R.1 and do not carry a premium.

Oney · April 23, 2007 5:10AM

Thanks everyone!

2nd NewPS: 1818 Bust Half.....

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