GTG 1818 Capped Bust Half Toner

Discussion in 'Contests' started by theSharpGun, Apr 9, 2014.

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Guess the Grade!

Poll closed Apr 13, 2014.

  1. AU-53

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  2. AU-55

    3 vote(s)
    17.6%

  3. AU-58

    11 vote(s)
    64.7%

  4. MS-60

    1 vote(s)
    5.9%

  5. MS-61

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  6. MS-62

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  7. MS-63

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  8. MS-64

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  9. MS-65

    2 vote(s)
    11.8%

  10. MS-66

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. wcoins

    wcoins GEM-ber

    This one is M65
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    wcoins, Apr 10, 2014
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  3. Mainebill

    Mainebill Bethany Danielle

    Mainebill, Apr 10, 2014
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  4. wcoins

    wcoins GEM-ber

    wcoins, Apr 10, 2014
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  5. LostDutchman

    LostDutchman Under Staffed & Overly Motivated Supporter

    Very similar.
     
    LostDutchman, Apr 10, 2014
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  6. Mainebill

    Mainebill Bethany Danielle

    No kidding I had to doublecheck the color on the 2 just to make sure even tho the first had more wear
     
    Mainebill, Apr 10, 2014
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  7. Mainebill

    Mainebill Bethany Danielle

    Mainebill, Apr 10, 2014
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  8. Mainebill

    Mainebill Bethany Danielle

    image.jpg image.jpg My prettiest bust half raw now I need to send it in I should do a gtg before I do :)
     
    Mainebill, Apr 10, 2014
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  9. jay4202472000

    jay4202472000 Well-Known Member

    Amazingly similar. The circular die crack on the reverse helped me to know it was different.
     
    jay4202472000, Apr 10, 2014
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  10. theSharpGun

    theSharpGun The King

    Wow...too similar...I couldn't tell the difference for a second either.
    Twin coins, now that's cool.
     
    theSharpGun, Apr 11, 2014
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  11. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    It's completely variable. It's not a question of the color as much as it is time, any color can mute luster to variable degrees. The most common toning there is, grey, is well known for making luster just go poof. Dark brown can do the same thing on some coins, but look at copper. Dark chocolate brown is the norm and yet the luster still shines through. And with black, there is none.

    But the bottom line is that when toning becomes so thick that light cannot pass through it and be reflected back, then there is no luster visible. I say visible because in many cases the luster is still there, under the toning, you just can't see it anymore. But dip the coin, remove the toning, and lo and behold the luster is there staring you in the face.
     
    GDJMSP, Apr 11, 2014
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  12. CamaroDMD

    CamaroDMD [Insert Clever Title] Supporter

    OK...that makes sense. I was thinking no luster visible, so I was sort of on the right track.
     
    CamaroDMD, Apr 11, 2014
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  13. theSharpGun

    theSharpGun The King

    So the poll closed a little while ago and it looks like the (significantly large) majority has it! The coin was graded AU-58 by PCGS.
    If you look at the very high point of the reverse eagle you can see some flatness in the luster of the eagle's wings. You can also slightly see this in the obverse hair. Honestly though, I'd prefer this coin to some of the MS62's and MS63's I've seen. Just a brilliant coin! If it didn't have that wear I have no doubt it would be an MS65.
    Congrats to those who got it!
    I'll be putting up more coins like this in the near future.
     
    theSharpGun, Apr 13, 2014
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  14. Mojavedave

    Mojavedave Senior Member

    I love old type coins. Although I don't have anything to brag about, my guess is MS64.
     
    Mojavedave, Apr 14, 2014
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