Welcome to Coin Talk! Register Now, it's easy and FREE!

Thousands of coin collectors, numismatists, coin dealers, bullion investors, and enthusiasts make Coin Talk their number one source for numismatic news, information about US and world coins, discussions and community.

You are currently viewing Coin Talk as a guest, which limits your access to content, contests and information. By joining our free community, you will be able to join in discussions, contact other members, place free advertisements, enter contests, and much more. Registration is easy and free. Register Now

CoinTalk > Coin Forums > US Coins Forum Two new busties and a liberty nickel

User Name Remember Me? Password

Page 1 of 2 1 2 >   LinkBack Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes 01-30-2009, 07:02 PM   #1 (permalink) mark_h Numismatist     Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,189 Two new busties and a liberty nickel Finally came thru with the mail - here they are and as always all comments are welcome. 3 good additions to the collection. Gonna do big pictures just cause I can. __________________ the other mark Best Baan Community Empty airtite seeks unwanted coins. All sizes welcome.   01-30-2009, 07:18 PM   #2 (permalink) Leadfoot Numismatist     Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,617 My Mood: Cool coins! Really nice strike on that nickel, too.   01-30-2009, 07:20 PM   #3 (permalink) Jim M Numismatist     Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In A House Posts: 2,607 Very Nice indeed Mark.. I am sure that you already know the Overton numbers on the halves so I won't bother. I like that 22. sharp coin it is. The V nickel is nice as well, but.. I am more a bust man.. : ) __________________ WINS, ANA, MSNS, HVNS "Never Argue with an Idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience!."   01-30-2009, 07:42 PM   #4 (permalink) mark_h Numismatist     Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,189 Quote: Originally Posted by Jim M Very Nice indeed Mark.. I am sure that you already know the Overton numbers on the halves so I won't bother. I like that 22. sharp coin it is. The V nickel is nice as well, but.. I am more a bust man.. : ) Aren't we all - well at least me also. I have not confirmed the overton numbers on them just yet. I will try to do it now. I did include what they were bought under and what I agreed with, but I have not confirmed it yet. Off I go - now where is that beastie of a book. __________________ the other mark Best Baan Community Empty airtite seeks unwanted coins. All sizes welcome.   01-30-2009, 07:26 PM   #5 (permalink) Phoenix21 *The King Of Jokes*     Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: PA Posts: 8,846 My Mood: VERY nice coins Mark! I like the obverse on the top Bust half. Very nice coins!! Phoenix __________________ The Phoenix Ancient Collection   01-30-2009, 07:39 PM   #6 (permalink) HandsomeToad Urinist     Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 6,572 My Mood: Luv them all but that nickel sure iz purdy! Ribbit   01-30-2009, 07:41 PM   #7 (permalink) Arizona Jack The Lincoln-ator     Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dry Heat USA Posts: 6,754 My Mood: Nice Mark !!! __________________ W.I.N.S / ANA / SLCC / Mesa Coin Club I am a poker player ..."thats beyond trailer trash" Joan Rivers on Celebrity Apprentice, 4/09 Hot Sauce Fanatic !!!   01-30-2009, 07:38 PM   #8 (permalink) indianhead Numismatist   Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,682 My Mood: Blog Entries: 1 Very nice coins Mark!! I really like those Bust Halves.   01-30-2009, 08:16 PM   #9 (permalink) Jim M Numismatist     Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In A House Posts: 2,607 well if you need help let me know. Be glad to assist __________________ WINS, ANA, MSNS, HVNS "Never Argue with an Idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience!."   01-30-2009, 09:05 PM   #10 (permalink) bqcoins You get what you pay for.     Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nebraska/Iowa Posts: 4,767 My Mood: I make the 1822 to be an O-106 or O-106a, can't see if there are die cracks clearly in the pics, the 1830 I believe is an O-101. Two beautiful coins IMO. The nickel has a great strike. __________________ BQ Sometime Numismatic Consultant See my Bust Halves here: http://s240.photobucket.com/albums/f...albumview=grid See my Holey coins here:http://s240.photobucket.com/albums/f...albumview=grid Last edited by bqcoins; 01-30-2009 at 09:08 PM.   01-30-2009, 09:18 PM   #11 (permalink) jloring Senior Citizen     Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 479 My Mood: Help me here... I'm trying to learn more about bust halves. On the 1830, why do the points of the stars closest to the rim appear to be stretched outward, and why are the denticles on the obverse weak or non-exsistent? Just wear? The image appears well defined, so I don't think the denticles would be worn smooth. __________________ Jim   01-30-2009, 09:23 PM   #12 (permalink) ksparrow Coin Hoarder     Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,279 The stars stretch out because of die wear over time- the metal flows outward and elongates the star tips. Wear will also obliterate the denticles over time too.   01-30-2009, 09:38 PM   #13 (permalink) jloring Senior Citizen     Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 479 My Mood: Quote: Originally Posted by ksparrow The stars stretch out because of die wear over time- the metal flows outward and elongates the star tips. Wear will also obliterate the denticles over time too. Thanks for that info... I really want to concentrate on bust halves, but before I do anymore buying (my last purchase was proven to have been "tooled") I need to learn all I can. __________________ Jim   01-31-2009, 12:04 AM   #14 (permalink) Jim M Numismatist     Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In A House Posts: 2,607 Quote: Originally Posted by jloring Thanks for that info... I really want to concentrate on bust halves, but before I do anymore buying (my last purchase was proven to have been "tooled") I need to learn all I can. Jim, go to coinzip.com. its a forum, but the specialty of the forum is Bust Halves. Most of the gang who are in the Nut Club hang out there and they love helping with questions. Also there are few books that are a must for BHD collectors. Bust Half Fever by Edgar E. Souders, The Ultimate Guide to Attributing Bust Half Dollars by Dr. Peterson both are frequent visitors to coinzip as well. __________________ WINS, ANA, MSNS, HVNS "Never Argue with an Idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience!." Last edited by Jim M; 01-31-2009 at 12:16 AM.   01-30-2009, 11:16 PM   #15 (permalink) coleguy Coin Collector     Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,097 My Mood: Nice buys, Mark! Guy~   Page 1 of 2 1 2 > Bookmarks Digg del.icio.us StumbleUpon Google Would you like to support CoinTalk? Coin Talk Code of Honor 1. Post unto others as you would have them post unto you. 2. Keep it clean, like a 1950s family television show. 3. If you don't like the coin, don't trash the person. « Guess the 1945 micro S | Did anyone buy the 2008 Presidential Unc Set? » Thread Tools Show Printable Version Email this Page Display Modes Rate This Thread Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode Rate This Thread: 5 : Excellent 4 : Good 3 : Average 2 : Bad 1 : Terrible Posting Rules You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts BB code is On Smilies are On [IMG] code is On HTML code is Off Trackbacks are On Pingbacks are On Refbacks are On Forum Rules LinkBack LinkBack URL About LinkBacks

» Newsletter Sign up for CoinTalk's Newsletter enter your email address below. » Unanswered Posts Do You Have the Answer? » Sponsors » Recent Posts Would You Buy This? Here are some of my... How to identify a fake? Interesting IHP This Time a World... A way I have found to... Cheerios Dollar graded... my new endeavor in coin... Coin Dealers with... Coin Outta The... Moldavia & Wallachia:... Armavir-Coins of the... coin challenge A Post made by one of... Members of the Security... Khwarezm Soviet Peoples... nice franklin should I... Russia Nixes Gold Sale... Value of a Star note 1880-O toned morgan » Today's Top Posters Top Posters in Last 1 Days tmoneyeagles [38] green18 [25] zantetsuken [25] HULL COINS [21] coinman0456 [19] RickieB [17] GDJMSP [13] rlm's cents [12] CamaroDMD [12] yakpoo [11]