Thoughts/Opinions On An 1838 RE Half "See My Pic's Here"
LeeG
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Not an expert on the series so I'm looking for others thoughts and opinions on this example:
Edited to add these pic's from the seller:
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Here are my pic's of the coin:
Edited to add these pic's from the seller:
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Here are my pic's of the coin:
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In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
was that sprayed on with a spray brush?
That is not the kind of blue I want to see.
<< <i>I wouldn't buy that coin. >>
Coming from TomB... 'Nuff said.
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"Here's the 1838 Half. It is JR-10, which is an R.5 variety. I grade the coin AU details, Net EF-45 due to some nearly invisible hairlines in the left obverse field and, to a lesser degree, in the right obv. field. Very few people would notice due to the fact that the patina conceals them well. The color.....well, the image says it all. The iridescent electric-blue peripheral toning gently transitions to subtle violet and gold toning in the centers. The luster is nice and what you would expect to see on an AU Reeded Edge Half Dollar. JR-10 is always weakly struck in certain areas and this coin is better struck than most for this variety."
"Wow. That coin sure got hammered in that thread. The reason that I know that the coin is NT is that the toning changes with the angle of rotation. It is under the luster and not painted on like AT coins. I have dealt a lot with this issue and I know the difference. In defense of the posters, they only saw one image and it was the one that showed the most color possible. The coin is more subdued when viewed head-on.
The enlargement shows how the color transitions at the devices (e.g. lettering). Note the "R" and how the blue is not within the loop of the R and it stops at the base of the letter. In my opinion, the coin has been lightly cleaned (as I mentioned immediately), but was placed in an album and that's were the toning comes from. It was not applied with the intent to deceive. This coin is much more toned than the usual album toning, but it happens and it is not for everyone's taste. I love it."
What are the thoughts on this Bustie?
Here is a pic of the 1833 in the holder:
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
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Care to comment on this?
(Photo's courtesy of Heritage Auction Archives)
I wouldn't buy the 1833 either simply because I think there is no way the coin is original. Look, if you value color more than you require originality then these are the coins for you. If, however, you require originality more than you value color then I believe you may come to a very different conclusion. It's up to you, but I know how my money would and would not be spent.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
Look, some folks love this "Look." And if this is what you like jump on it. I have viewed these type of coins in person. The tone is very light and very un-natural looking for an ol' Bust half. Myself, I wouldn't want this type of "Look" at almost any price. But to each their own. Asked, and answered.
By the way, it seems to me that I have commented in a negative manner on a number of early half dollars recently and all I can attribute this to is the fact that the images have been interpreted by me in such a way as to require me to write as I have in order to be honest with folks. There is nothing personal involved in these interpretations.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
<< <i>It also appears that you are keeping the 1838 RE for your set and I hope it makes you happy.
Tom, I'm about 40/60 on keeping it right now.
<< <i>There is nothing personal involved in these interpretations. >>
Not taken that way by me. I value everyones opinion whether positive or negative. That's how we learn and grow in this great hobby!