Not familiar with the NCGS. I bought the coin simply because I liked it and it has some nice toning to it. Not sure if I over paid but I really like the coin and that all that matters
Nice Busty. I wouldn't agree with the grade they gave it, but still a nice circulated example for your first one, and thats all it takes to get hooked on this series. Guy
I'll have to keep a look out for some more cheap examples I've come to the conclusion my cell phone takes better pictures than my digital camera.
In answer to your earlier questions, very rarely do these ever pop up for melt. Even a poor graded, holed, tooled to the hilt example will set you back over melt. The great news is, even in Fine condition, this is a fun and affordable set to put together. And it's cool as he--!
Nice first example. AND....what you've really come to conclude is that you are better able to use your cell phone than your digital camera. I don't believe any cell phone camera can out photograph a properly used modern digital camera -- even a $90 point and shoot.
no. That being said, it looks like a handsome bust half in a very affordable range. I'd bust it out of that slab. I'm not in any way an expert on Bust grading but I think it is a little better than a G8, and look it over for scratches or signs of cleaning harshly.
That is what I was thinking to, what is available at melt before the Barber series. I guess that these have to have significant problems like a big hole in the head, no date, and worn to nothing. I am going to go to a precious metal shop to find out what is available in the junk silver.
Very nice first foot into the water for Bust Halves. I think this series carries many people over into decades of satisfying collecting. It can grow with you.
Nice first step. Your next purchase should be a book on the varieties for bust half dollars. Then you can attribute them.
