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NEWP Flowing Hair Half

Just got home from a local (Chicago) coin show. I picked up a coin today that I have wanted for a couple years. Finally got a flowing hair type coin for my collection. Im positive I overpaid on this coin, but as I debated with myself on buying it or not, I kept remembering what I read a few months ago. Dr. Steven Duckor said "stretch for quality, and hold onto quality". So I stretched a little on this piece. It is PCGS graded, take a guess if you desire. Also, any guesses on what a fair price on this should be are welcome as well.

Edited to add: This is a half dollar by the way.



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    itsnotjustmeitsnotjustme Posts: 8,789 ✭✭✭
    Grade: GD06 (Revised to GD06)
    Sheet: $825 (GD04)
    Paid: $1,400 (Revised)

    Thanks man... I was just contemplating why my GD06 only cost me $895..... that would be a nice gain for 1.5 years.
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    << <i>Grade: GD06 (Revised to GD06)
    Sheet: $1,450 (GD04)
    Paid: $2,200 (Revised) >>




    Is current sheet on a 1795 half in G4 really $1,450? Please check that again for me.
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    seateddimeseateddime Posts: 6,180 ✭✭✭
    I just picked up a nice (but as nice) G/AG at the fun show for $625 raw.
    I seldom check PM's but do check emails often jason@seated.org

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    seateddimeseateddime Posts: 6,180 ✭✭✭
    bid is $750, those prices are for the dollar
    I seldom check PM's but do check emails often jason@seated.org

    Buying top quality Seated Dimes in Gem BU and Proof.

    Buying great coins - monster eye appeal only.
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    itsnotjustmeitsnotjustme Posts: 8,789 ✭✭✭
    Is current sheet on a 1795 half in G4 really $1,450? Please check that again for me.

    Prices corrected. Ask, not bid. Thanks.
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    If he keeps revising his posts, eventually he will guess both the grade, and the price I paid correctly!image Hint: Its not a G4 or G6.
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    notwilightnotwilight Posts: 12,864 ✭✭✭
    12. Very nice. I have a similar 94 and would love to pick up a 95 to match. If you get tired of it for some reason send me a PM. --jerry
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    itsnotjustmeitsnotjustme Posts: 8,789 ✭✭✭
    OK, not GD04 or GD06. That leave AG03 or VG08. Hmm. Say AG03 and insults him. Say VG08 and embarass myself.

    I need to say GD08. Where bid/ask is 1050/1150. Now I guess $1,650.

    No more posts or post editing for me. I'm done. Finished. Fini. Nomora. Endo. Finalito.

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    << <i>12. Very nice. I have a similar 94 and would love to pick up a 95 to match. If you get tired of it for some reason send me a PM. --jerry >>




    How about we just trade?image Do you have a pic handy on the 94? I would love to see it!
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    << <i>OK, not GD04 or GD06. That leave AG03 or VG08. Hmm. Say AG03 and insults him. Say VG08 and embarass myself.

    I need to say GD08. Where bid/ask is 1050/1150. Now I guess $1,650.

    No more posts or post editing for me. I'm done. Finished. Fini. Nomora. Endo. Finalito. >>




    Haha. I like your guesses. Very enthusiastic. Is there anything about this coin whatsoever that points to AG3 though?
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    notwilightnotwilight Posts: 12,864 ✭✭✭
    Here it is. It's in an old PCI holder. It makes your coin look good. They'd make a nice pair. --Jerr
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    percybpercyb Posts: 3,340 ✭✭✭✭
    Were you at the La Grange show??
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    JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice coinimage
    I grade her 10-12
    And think she ran you about 2K.
    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
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    LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭
    F12 and about $1750.00.
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    NumisOxideNumisOxide Posts: 11,051 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice Flowing Hair Half.

    F-12
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    STONESTONE Posts: 15,275 ✭
    I'm saying VG-10 and a hefty price.

    How was the Countryside Show?
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    Dennis88Dennis88 Posts: 5,797 ✭✭✭
    Very nice and original coinimage

    A 1795 Flowing Hair Half like that one is one of the few pre-seated silver coins I'm still hoping to add to my collection somedayimage

    Dennis
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    Dawg144Dawg144 Posts: 670 ✭✭✭
    VG-8. image
    You paid $1600, and it looks like an O-119.
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    crispycrispy Posts: 792 ✭✭✭
    I'd give it a 10 but PCGS probably gave it a 12: $2400

    Nice coin.
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    << <i>VG-8. image
    You paid $1600, and it looks like an O-119. >>




    We have a winner! It is housed in a VG8 holder, and I paid $1625 for her.
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    << <i>I'm saying VG-10 and a hefty price.

    How was the Countryside Show? >>



    Show was really good. I had my wife and 8 month old son with me. It was his first show. Usually he is pretty quiet, but I guess all the people talking and negotiating deals made him want to get in on the action. So he became quite vocal after 45 mins or so. I spent way more than I had planned, but im as pleased as punch with my new piece!
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    robkoolrobkool Posts: 5,934 ✭✭✭✭✭
    VG10...
    About $2K...
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    << <i>VG-8. image
    You paid $1600, and it looks like an O-119. >>



    As far as the Overton number...is that little lump of metal just to the right of the bust, above the star the indicator? I now have 6 early half dollars in my collection. Maybe its time to get the Overton varieties book.
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    ShamikaShamika Posts: 18,785 ✭✭✭✭
    Very lovely piece.


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    SeattleSlammerSeattleSlammer Posts: 10,129 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like it a lot.
    I want one.
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    dohdoh Posts: 6,457 ✭✭✭
    I am thinking VG-10 and hoping you paid just shy of $2K for the piece. It's a real beauty! You'll never regret owning it, that's for sure.image
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    << <i>I am thinking VG-10 and hoping you paid just shy of $2K for the piece. It's a real beauty! You'll never regret owning it, that's for sure.image >>



    Thanks for the compliment. In hand, it looks every bit a 10, if not a slider 12. No major distracting marks, which is rare for a VG8 coin. I paid $1625 for it, and I thought it was too much at the time. But now im feeling a little better about it.
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    originalisbestoriginalisbest Posts: 5,971 ✭✭✭✭
    It's a beautiful coin. image
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    TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 45,290 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Do you think your son's vocalized negotiating skills helped you realize a better price ?
    It's definitely worth more than three first spouse coins. At least for now image

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    I doubt it. The dealer saw me with my wife and kid, but lets be honest, I wasnt exactly negotiating on rice, or bread, or diapers! I was negotiating on a "luxury item" at the very least. On a side note, I only had 12 in my pocket, and offered it to him at 1st, even before I asked for a price. Was hoping he would take that. He said he had more into it than that, and I believe it. He countered with a best price of 1625, so I asked him where the nearest bank was.
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    TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 45,290 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It's a great choice, gecko109.

    Practice makes perfect & nobody is perfect. So, practice being nobody and be perfect !

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    BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,971 ✭✭✭
    Not even going to guess, nice pickup. This is one I would be happy with in any grade.
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    Thanks for the compliments guys!
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    dorkkarldorkkarl Posts: 12,691 ✭✭✭
    real grade = vg-8
    slabed grade = vg-10

    K S
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    << <i>real grade = vg-8
    slabed grade = vg-10

    K S >>



    I think you have it backwards. Its slabbed VG8, but could easily go 10. My pictures are not flattering at all on this coin. Usually my pictures seem to make a coin look better than it really is, but not in this case.
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    123cents123cents Posts: 7,178 ✭✭✭
    Looks about VG-10 to me. Nice coin and congratulations!
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