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Who is this Browning guy and why did he give my 1818 Bust 25c a "10"?
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I had 8% eBay Bucks to acquire last night and I needed a Type 1 Capped Bust Quarter for my Type Set.
I kinda liked the color on this one but there was no reverse photo so I passed.
I like this one much better, but I'm not familiar with the Browning attribute. What is it about?
Thanks
I kinda liked the color on this one but there was no reverse photo so I passed.
I like this one much better, but I'm not familiar with the Browning attribute. What is it about?
Thanks
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Apparently there are 11 die pairings for 1818, but I don't have one of bust quarter books, so I can't tell you the rarity or what makes yours #10.
http://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/setcomposition.aspx?c=2757
I can see a cool die crack from the rim through the 2 in 25 in your nice photo, though. That is part of a die state, though.
i wonder if in same family tree
i'll take a B.A.R. over any quarter...
How that for an explanation
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B10 is not rare. B9 on the other hand...well, buy the book by Steve Tompkins (hint: they have the same exact obverse - can you tell?):
looks like you did well holding out too
congrats
<< <i>The B-10 features the UNITED STATES OFAMERICA reverse. Pretty nice example of this R2 die marriage. >>
This +1 you can find some references with a google search also.
I'll add this info to my memo about the coin, with the OFAMERICA difference - and the die crack.
If I Googled it, it would just bring me here I bet
Thanks all
That has to be the best thread title I have seen in a long time
<< <i>"Who is this Browning guy and why did he give my 1818 Bust 25c a "10"?"
That has to be the best thread title I have seen in a long time
+1 lol
also, a nice example of a circ coin and i think may quality for circ-cam although those reverse legend letters....not enough frosting
wish i could find more bust dollars like this quarter.
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Don't feel so bad. He only gave Bo Derek an 8.
Did I win something?
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1. As others have stated, kudos on the thread title...easily one of my favorite thread titles I've seen in a long time.
2. You bought a very nice coin in my opinion. It appears to be both accurately graded and eye appealing with nice surfaces. I actually had my eye on this same coin last night. My budget limits me to VG to F large-size bust quarters, but if I had the budget for VF coins, I probably would have bought this one last night. I don't think you got a steal, but I think you got a solid coin for the money.
3. As other have stated, Browning was the first to document the unique die marriages for obverse and reverse dies of bust quarters and those die marriages have become known by the Browning number he assigned them (just like the Overton varieties for the more popular Bust Halves). The defining characteristics for your B-10 die marriage are the triple dentils under the first 1 on the obverse and the lack of space between OF and AMERICA on the reverse (they almost appear as one word as opposed to two).
4. If you are at all interested in bust quarters and are going to spend this kind of money on them, I would strongly suggest buying a book about the series. I have 2 books on bust quarters and would recommend them both. Early Quarter Dollars of the United States Mint by Rea, Peterson, Karoleff, and Kovach Jr. - I bought this off of Amazon. Early United States Quarters by Steve Tompkins - the author of this book is a member on these boards (Quarternut) - I hope he won't mind me suggesting that you PM him if you would like a copy of his book.
Nice pickup and I hope this info. helps.
years ago I had a pair of Browning hunting boots.... size 10!
<< <i>when i think of browning...my mind drifts to this sporty image
i wonder if in same family tree
i'll take a B.A.R. over any quarter...
that your wife as well?