Complete Gem Capped Bust Half Dime Year Set

Barndog · April 30, 2008 6:19AM

I just stuck the fork in it. Artwork by John Reich, William Kneass, a screw press, a couple of strong guys in Philadelphia, and Mark Goodman:

1829 LM-7.3. PCGS MS-65

1830 LM-3. PCGS MS-65

1831 LM-6. PCGS MS-66 (OGH)

1832 LM-8.1. PCGS MS-65

1833 LM-10. PCGS MS-65

1834 LM-2. PCGS MS-66

1835 LM-7. PCGS MS-65

1836 LM-3. PCGS MS-66

1837 LM-5. PCGS MS-65

GoldenEyeNumismatics · April 30, 2008 6:23AM

If you're going to want any legitimate opinions you're going to need to post better images

MikeInFL · April 30, 2008 6:23AM

Amazing collection, Barndog, and one I know you've worked hard for.

I think, however, that Realone is going to be VERY jealous.

zeebob · April 30, 2008 6:24AM

FREAKING WOW!

blu62vette · April 30, 2008 6:26AM

Very nice!!!!!

Dennis88 · April 30, 2008 6:28AM

Very, very nice set

So where are the varieties/die states?

Dennis

AU58WALKERS · April 30, 2008 6:31AM

awesome

rhedden · April 30, 2008 6:33AM

Great set. Was wondering if there was going to be an 1837 at the end...

greghansen · April 30, 2008 6:34AM

Amazing clash on that '32. A wonderful group of coins. Congratulations.

P.S. I still have the early dollar, by the way. Thanks again.

stman · April 30, 2008 6:37AM

Georgous!!!!!

TomB · April 30, 2008 6:39AM

Absolutely incredible!

RYK · April 30, 2008 6:39AM

Wow, those are very nice.

rgCoinGuy · April 30, 2008 6:40AM

<< Georgous!!!!!

>>

I agree love the look of those, great job on a beautiful set!

Twincam · April 30, 2008 6:42AM

Wow

NICE!

Nysoto · April 30, 2008 6:42AM

STONE · April 30, 2008 6:56AM

Fricken Awesome Barndog

NHSBaseball · April 30, 2008 7:14AM

The pics are not as nice as those of the "Law Collection".

Of course I'm just kidding- those are incredible pictures of an incredible set. Absolutely gorgeous.

boiler78 · April 30, 2008 7:48AM

Congratulations on a Fantastic accomplishment!!

Fantastic images with a big assist to the fantastic coins.

GAB · April 30, 2008 8:01AM

I can't imagine a better date set,
and I KNOW I've never seen pictures of mini-busties that nice!!!

I never noticed before these pics, but it looks like there is a nice "mini series" of 33 - 35,
the big schnauzer varieties.

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Stella · April 30, 2008 8:05AM

The color on the 1832 is quite pretty, and I like the 1829 as well. Great set! It must have been fun to put these together.

JoesMaName · April 30, 2008 8:14AM

Great Set! Great Coins! Great Photography!

Please enter me in this Great Giveaway!

lcoopie · April 30, 2008 8:40AM

looks well matched and an obvious numismatic accomplishment, well done

BECOKA · April 30, 2008 8:44AM

Wow, guess I know what I am collecting after I finish the Half Eagles which unfortunately is a life time project.

fc · April 30, 2008 8:49AM

simply amazing coins in such great condition. stunning!

Raybo · April 30, 2008 9:32AM

I didn't think half dimes were that big!!

Beauties!

Ray

jonathanb · April 30, 2008 9:36AM

Sweet!

johnsim03 · April 30, 2008 9:44AM

Simply awesome - thanks for sharing.

John

fishteeth · April 30, 2008 9:44AM

Just amazing, thanks for showing these.

D · April 30, 2008 9:46AM

Wonderful coins.

Were the same obverse dies used for multiple years? The marks in front of Liberty's face look similar.

-D

IGWT · April 30, 2008 9:46AM

Congratulations, Rich, especially on the '37.

adamlaneus · April 30, 2008 9:48AM

BEAUTIFUL!

What is that as far as a face value multiplier? 3,283,493,383,211x?

Thanks for sharing the pics!!!

Oh, and...please enter me into your giveaway!

options26 · April 30, 2008 9:48AM

Great job completing a great set.

Whats the story on the 1837, I know you wanted one for a long time.

LeeG · April 30, 2008 9:52AM

"Fantastic Examples"!!!!!!!!!! Congrat's on a major accomplishment!!!!!!

Mesquite · April 30, 2008 9:58AM

Incredible is right!

lope208 · April 30, 2008 10:09AM

Wow. A collection like this is one of the many reasons I love the boards!

Baley · April 30, 2008 10:15AM

Day-am!

Niiiice!

MrEureka · April 30, 2008 10:15AM

It's a pleasure to see a collection "done right"!

Cladiator · April 30, 2008 10:17AM

Speechless...

The '31 is my eye appeal favorite.

Good God, wow!

coinsarefun · April 30, 2008 10:18AM

Stunning collection and beautiful images.

Stefanie

JRocco · April 30, 2008 10:21AM

The pics are awesome BUT DON'T FORGET that they are awesome because the subject is awesome.

Hey Barndog.....

Barndog · April 30, 2008 10:22AM

<< Great job completing a great set.

Whats the story on the 1837, I know you wanted one for a long time. >>

a friend suddenly found himself with an upgrade...lucky me!

NHSBaseball · April 30, 2008 10:26AM

An upgrade on that 1837? That must be a heck of a coin- Eliasberg type quality or something!

richardshipp · April 30, 2008 10:26AM

What a fantastic collection of beautiful half dimes. It's so nice to see you finally got the '37... that BST thread can now be successfully retired.

Not only is your set fantastic, but you bring much yourself to this hobby. Thanks for all the help you've given me.

GAB · April 30, 2008 10:30AM

<< I just stuck the fork in it. Artwork by John Reich, William Kneass, a screw press, a couple of strong guys in Philadelphia, and Mark Goodman:>>

I'm thinking that they replaced the strong guys with a steam press for the 1836 and 1837.
The denticles are much tighter, and the centering is more accurate than the earlier ones. I recall reading
(somewhere) that they brought up the steam press on the smaller coins, before they finally got it working
on the CBH's at the end of 1836.

saintguru · April 30, 2008 10:39AM

Absolutely gorgeous! THAT IS A COLLECTION.

Kudos to Goodman as well....he captured everything beautifully.

PreTurb · April 30, 2008 10:42AM

WOW!!!

Barndog · April 30, 2008 10:54AM

<< 

<< I just stuck the fork in it. Artwork by John Reich, William Kneass, a screw press, a couple of strong guys in Philadelphia, and Mark Goodman:>>

I'm thinking that they replaced the strong guys with a steam press for the 1836 and 1837.
The denticles are much tighter, and the centering is more accurate than the earlier ones. I recall reading
(somewhere) that they brought up the steam press on the smaller coins, before they finally got it working
on the CBH's at the end of 1836. >>

according to Russ Logan and John McCloskey:

"He [Franklin Peale] returned two years later with many suggestions to modernize our Mint; the most significant recommendation was the use of steam to power the coinage presses. But this never became reality for Capped Bust half dimes. The Mint simply struggled with the obsolete equipment on hand"

Changes evident in the design of the bust half dime around 1836 were just that...but that is, of course, a topic for another thread

coinnut · April 30, 2008 11:11AM

Wow!!!! Incredible set Barndog. Outstanding pics too!

DJCoinz · April 30, 2008 11:39AM

Simply amazing. Awesome set!

dpoole · April 30, 2008 12:27PM

Are we out of adjectives yet? Has anybody used astounding?

Complete Gem Capped Bust Half Dime Year Set

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