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Lettered Edge Capped Bust Half Dollars from 1807-1836 in order---PCGS 55 ONLY

mozinmozin Posts: 8,755 ✭✭✭
So many of you fellows enjoyed the earlier thread on PCGS 58 Capped Bust Half Dollars that I decided to start this thread. Every posted coin must meet all conditions listed, not just any one condition:

1) Lettered Edge Capped Bust Half Dollars 1807-1836 only.

2) We start with 1807, and progress on through 1836, showing only one coin for each year.

3) Since this is the PCGS forum, PCGS 55 Busties only.

4) Only TWO coins may be posted in the thread from each CU member.

Exception to the TWO coin maximum per CU member:

If the thread should have a dead time of about 12 hours after the last coin shown, I WILL MAKE THE POST THAT "ANYONE CAN NOW POST THE NEXT YEAR BUSTIE", whether or not they have already posted a coin, or coins. Please wait for me to post for the exception to start.

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NO RESERVING OF MINT YEARS.

Time to have some fun! Keep the comments coming.

Who wants to start with 1807 Capped Bust Half Dollar PCGS 55?
I collect Capped Bust series by variety in PCGS AU/MS grades.
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  • drddmdrddm Posts: 5,406 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Looking forward to this thread.

    Thanks Mozin for starting it. The rules seem fair and clearly stated.

    I'm afraid I don't have an 1807 PCGS 55 but I do happen to recall AnkurJ having a beautiful example of an 1807 in 55.

    Perhaps he could post it and start off this sure to be excellent thread.
  • jayPemjayPem Posts: 4,082 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Looking forward to this thread.

    Thanks Mozin for starting it. The rules seem fair and clearly stated.

    I'm afraid I don't have an 1807 PCGS 55 but I do happen to recall AnkurJ having a beautiful example of an 1807 in 55.

    Perhaps he could post it and start off this sure to be excellent thread. >>



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  • HalfnutsHalfnuts Posts: 11 ✭✭
    Let's try to make this a little harder. Instead of just any 55's, how about we try to show tougher varieties for each year. So instead of another O-112, let's start with an O-113a small stars:


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  • lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,894 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Mozin's thread, Mozin's rules.

    I'm traveling for a few days so I'll post two now.

    The 1808 is an O.108 R3 from the Allgood collection. An earlier die state without the die crack at the upper reverse. Strong luster each side but particularly on the obverse. Gold and pink-violet border surround a silver center, not well captured in these old images.

    The 1809 is an O.109a R2. This III-edge has a prominent die break running through AMERICA, particular to the (a) variety. It has nice luster with minimal interruption, and an over all tone of peach/orange with pastels of blue, green, and gold at the rims. Obverse rim devices are nicely bold, with some weakness in Liberty's locks and clasp, a result of changes to the turban head design in 1809. Efforts to improve bust detail were met with metal flow problems. As a result hair is generally poorly detailed as well as eagle's left wing, though this example is perhaps stronger than average.

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  • HalfnutsHalfnuts Posts: 11 ✭✭
    Lance,
    I didn't propose to change the rules, only to add an extra challenge for those who would like to respond. Nice coins, by the way!
  • drddmdrddm Posts: 5,406 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Beautiful CBH's so far, love that 1807 O-113 HalfNuts....tough in choice AU!!!

    Nice busties Lance, was hoping to post my 1809 O-109, however as the saying goes, if you snooze, you lose image

    Here's a nice 1810 O-101a PCGS 55 with some pretty toning......

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  • mozinmozin Posts: 8,755 ✭✭✭
    Beautiful coins! Lance does a wonderful job of shooting coin pictures. Halfnuts 1807 Small Stars is still on my Want List. All I managed so far is an NGC 53, now residing in a PCGS 45 holder.

    We appear to be flying through the early dates, but I bet we hit a snag when those most interested post their second coins. Be ready!

    Keep up the comments so the thread stays near the top.
    I collect Capped Bust series by variety in PCGS AU/MS grades.
  • lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,894 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Lance,
    I didn't propose to change the rules, only to add an extra challenge for those who would like to respond. Nice coins, by the way! >>

    Gotcha. A variety number increment in a general grade could be a cool thread. One at the XF-AU level, perhaps. Really mix things up.

    Splendid 1807, BTW!

    edited to add: Dave, I really love that 1810! And the True View looks exceptional.
    Lance.
  • drddmdrddm Posts: 5,406 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks Lance. I found that Mark Goodman imaged it before I bought it and so happened to find his images of it.

    Interesting to see the comparison between Mark's and the True View I think.....

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  • jayPemjayPem Posts: 4,082 ✭✭✭✭✭
    >>

    Gotcha. A variety number increment in a general grade could be a cool thread. One at the XF-AU level, perhaps. >>



    That's a very good idea Lance !
    Although it might be nice to do away with the grade requirement altogether, in order to see some of the tough varieties folks will perhaps only have in lower grades...raw as well.
  • Again some really nice coins guys. Dave you have some of the prettiest, most colorful busties I've seen. You just might make me break down and pay to get PCGS photos of some of mine, although very few of mine have the color yours have. Great job finding some gorgeous coins. Just went through my lists and realized most of my 55s are overdates 12/1, 17/3 but I still haven't figured out how to post pictures and am not in Austin to have my son post them like last time, so I'll just have to watch. Keep up the great pics, fun to watch.
  • drddmdrddm Posts: 5,406 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks Wharhorn image

    Not to worry, we'll have to create another CBH thread when you return home so that your son can help you post your CBH's.

    You have an AMAZING CBH set and I (and I'm sure many other CBH fans) would love to see more of them when you can get around to posting them.
  • Posting these for AnkurJ who is no longer a member here.

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  • Great pictures Quarter collector, and really nice coins
  • GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 18,059 ✭✭✭✭✭
    May I reserve the 1818 slot? image
  • mozinmozin Posts: 8,755 ✭✭✭
    I saw the wink, but there are still no reserves, unless your CU friends hold back on posting their 1818. I like the idea of trying to post special varieties. This is causing me to hold off on my first coin to show, but I will wait.

    We are now looking for that 1812.
    I collect Capped Bust series by variety in PCGS AU/MS grades.
  • Since no one else seems to be coming forward with an 1812. I have an 1812-102a in PCGS 55. My pictures are not as good as most of you guys

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    This coin was listed as MS62 in the Bowers & Merena Orlandos Rarieties auction. Enjoy
  • Here is an 1813 O.105a PCGS AU55. Nice LDS.

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    Rarely have we seen a person fail...
  • GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 18,059 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I cannot remember a 'first post' that nice, machrihanish....pretty 1813.

    You.ve been a forum member since 2007?? image
  • GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 18,059 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    A little help, Chesspagan!

    Another 'first post?' This time from a member who joined in 2006. imageimage
    !
  • ChesspaganChesspagan Posts: 59 ✭✭✭
    Last Try image


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    1814 O-104a PCGS-55
  • mozinmozin Posts: 8,755 ✭✭✭
    Man oh man you guys are flying. My email warning keeps going off. Some might nice Busties shown.


    Here is my most valuable PCGS 55 CBH. Bought it as NGC 58 back in 2000.


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    Anyone have a nice 1816? Bet it is counterfeit.

    We are now waiting on the 1817 PCGS 55.
    I collect Capped Bust series by variety in PCGS AU/MS grades.
  • HalfnutsHalfnuts Posts: 11 ✭✭
    I love that late die state; one for the "crack addicts" out there
  • Yes Goldbully, 2007. I guess lurker might be an understatement. Posted this one because of Mozin's urgings. Great thread!
    Rarely have we seen a person fail...
  • ChesspaganChesspagan Posts: 59 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Another 'first post?' This time from a member who joined in 2006. >>



    Yes...a 6-year lurk. I am involved in another hobby's Bd of Directors, like the ANA's Board. That has my free time.
    I would love to post 1820/19 Curl 2 P-55 ex Roger Solomon, 1819/8 Ex Frederick, 1823 patched, 1827 O-116a (R-5+), 1831 O-114 (R-4) ex Frederick, and 1833 O-106 ex Meyer and Merkin's sale of Overton Dupes.

    Mike
  • GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 18,059 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Another 'first post?' This time from a member who joined in 2006. >>



    Yes...a 6-year lurk. I am involved in another hobby's Bd of Directors, like the ANA's Board. That has my free time.
    I would love to post 1820/19 Curl 2 P-55 ex Roger Solomon, 1819/8 Ex Frederick, 1823 patched, 1827 O-116a (R-5+), 1831 O-114 (R-4) ex Frederick, and 1833 O-106 ex Meyer and Merkin's sale of Overton Dupes.

    Mike >>



    Hi Mike

    Great to have you onboard....don't be a stranger as they say!!!!
    Sounds like you like your Bustie ladies!!! image
    Congrats to mozin for bringing back to life, 2 quality forum members.

    edited to add: Locked and loaded with my 1818. image
  • drddmdrddm Posts: 5,406 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Here is a colorful 1817/3 PCGS 55 (ex. Allgood Collection).......ok, Goldbully, fire away with your 1818!!!!

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  • GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 18,059 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    O-108 Halo toned......toned nicely on each side
    Nice strike, full stars, no hits....Me love her!

    Purchased from Ray at Eye Appealing Coins
  • drddmdrddm Posts: 5,406 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Love the toning on your 1818 Goldbully image
  • GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 18,059 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Love the toning on your 1818 Goldbully image >>



    Thanks much....where's your 1817/3?
  • ChesspaganChesspagan Posts: 59 ✭✭✭
    1819/8 Ex Don Frederick. I used to take my purchases over to Don's house on the weekend and listen to him pick them apart and teach me at the same time.

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  • ChesspaganChesspagan Posts: 59 ✭✭✭
    1820/19 Curl 2 from the collection of Roger Solomon Very pretty, IMO

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  • mozinmozin Posts: 8,755 ✭✭✭
    Beautiful Busties, but please remember the two coin maximum per member rule. Looks like 1814, 1819, and 1820 all from same member.

    Who is up for the 1821?
    I collect Capped Bust series by variety in PCGS AU/MS grades.
  • BarberFanaticBarberFanatic Posts: 671 ✭✭✭✭
    I just won this 1821 PCGS AU55 from Sheridan Downey's auction (image is a composite of Lance's excellent photographic work):

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    My current coin collecting interests are: (1) British coins 1838-1970 in XF-AU-UNC, (2) silver type coins in XF-AU with that classic medium gray coloration and exceptional eye appeal.
  • ChesspaganChesspagan Posts: 59 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Beautiful Busties, but please remember the two coin maximum per member rule. Looks like 1814, 1819, and 1820 all from same member. >>



    Sorry, hadn't noticed that and it won't happen again.

    Mozin - Here is an idea for a future thread. Some coins aren't worth slabbing at the AG-3 or G-4 level, or even higher ones than that.
    Why not take a rare date, like 1815/2 and do a complete grading set...4,6,8,10,12,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,53,55,58 Would be really cool to have
    something like that in once place.

    Mike
  • STONESTONE Posts: 15,275
    Will we finish tonight, tomorrow? image

    Sorry, none from me image
  • HalfnutsHalfnuts Posts: 11 ✭✭
    1822-115; old gray dirt coin



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  • mozinmozin Posts: 8,755 ✭✭✭
    This one broke my coin budget.



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    Ready for someone to post their 1824 PCGS 55.
    I collect Capped Bust series by variety in PCGS AU/MS grades.
  • GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 18,059 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Another one purchased from Ray at EAC!
  • GABGAB Posts: 641
    Gotta be quick around here. Oh yeah, O-107
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    Golf time!!
  • GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 18,059 ✭✭✭✭✭
    There are some serious collectors of PCGS 'anointed' CBH coinage on this forum.
    GAB is correct....gotta be quick on this thread!!!!!!!!
    I wonder if a copper-loving forum member will start a similar thread in the future.
    mozin may need to get a copyright on his intellectual property. image
  • drddmdrddm Posts: 5,406 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That 1823 Broken 3 is a tough one in choice AU.......nice Mozin!!!

    Goldbully, that 1824 you posted is one of my favorites, love the look on that one image

    Perhaps we will do an AU53 CBH thread next......image

    Great thread everyone, keep the beautiful busties comin'
  • lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,894 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Oh my. Some gorgeous halves. GB, that '18 is wonderful! (You're right. I give up. I'll pay your asking price. Please mail post haste.)

    I'm on the road, and reading is a little erratic, but if need be (I doubt it) I have a '26, '27, '29, and a couple of '34s. Mozin, PM me if necessary.

    Wharhorn, so glad you figured out how to post pix! Gorgeous 12/1. Amazing luster.
    Lance.
  • JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Just got in and saw this thread flying along.
    Some nice coins. I am not going to single any out because they are all beautiful.
    Looks like there is some collector interest in PCGS AU pieces image
    I don't have a 26 but I have a 29 if I am online when the time rolls around...and I am quick enough.
    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
  • GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 18,059 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Just got in and saw this thread flying along.
    Some nice coins. I am not going to single any out because they are all beautiful.
    Looks like there is some collector interest in PCGS AU pieces image
    I don't have a 26 but I have a 29 if I am online when the time rolls around...and I am quick enough. >>



    I was wondering where you have been, John......hope your 1829 gets posted here!!! image

    GB
  • JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Hey GB
    It's that honey-dew list the Mrs. keeps adding to that has been keeping me very busy these past few weekends....
    I think I am starting to look forward to going back to work on Mondays. image
    Not sure I will stay awake long enough to get my 29 in, but if not I will still enjoy looking at this thread many times
    over like I did with Mozin's 58 thread.
    Wasn't it great kicking off this thread with a nice small stars ?
    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
  • MedmanMedman Posts: 2 ✭✭
    Fantastic busties folks. I blinked and did not get a chance to show my prized 1812 103 p55. Maybe we should start a 55a thread yo let us slow pokes show off our beloved busties too. Thanks Tom for starting the threads as it is sure nice to see all these fine coins. Paul
    Nut #185
  • GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 18,059 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Fantastic busties folks. I blinked and did not get a chance to show my prized 1812 103 p55. Maybe we should start a 55a thread yo let us slow pokes show off our beloved busties too. Thanks Tom for starting the threads as it is sure nice to see all these fine coins. Paul >>



    Dang Medman, mozin is pulling out all the 'virgin' forum members with this thread.....Mr. Don Willis should be most impressed!!! image

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