1853 Seated Half Arrows & Rays - Opinions please!
Meltdown
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I bought this yesterday as a VF - Seller had it marked as XF.
When I got it home and freed it from the plastic 2x2, there was much more luster evident
in the fields than I could see originaly. Now I'm thinking just maybe it's XF 40. The details seem to be all there.
There are some interesting reverse die cracks. It's also a DDR, but I have not been able to determine just which
variety. There are 3 different ones in my cherrypickers book and the doubling on mine is similar, but not quite
the same as the ones listed in the book. I can't shoot close enough to show the doubling, sorry.
When I got it home and freed it from the plastic 2x2, there was much more luster evident
in the fields than I could see originaly. Now I'm thinking just maybe it's XF 40. The details seem to be all there.
There are some interesting reverse die cracks. It's also a DDR, but I have not been able to determine just which
variety. There are 3 different ones in my cherrypickers book and the doubling on mine is similar, but not quite
the same as the ones listed in the book. I can't shoot close enough to show the doubling, sorry.
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<< <i>pictures make me guess cleaned >>
It is darker in hand, but you could be right. There are no deep or obvious hairlines, but maybe soap & water at some point.
There was enough originality for my tastes.
Like I said, I bought it as a VF and am happy with the price I paid. I was surprised to see a bit of luster
when I got home. The double die reverse is a pretty nice bonus. I Wish I could show you all...
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PCGS has had that regular submission since 11/18.. no grades yet
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Camelot
<< <i>pictures make me guess cleaned >>
lightly soap and watered long ago?
I would be proud to aquire such a specimen.
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