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It came in this morning and these are the markers. It's a IX.

 

I found the conversation:
https://www.cointalk.com/threads/1859-indian-cent-with-shield-on-reverse.139768/

I'm quire happy that I recalled a ten year old thread. That is getting rarer than the MS65 1859.

 

Started a new box of 20 toned bust halves, first entries:

 

Jaw droppingly spectacular!

 

Thanks- I completed a box of 20 but have always wanted to try collecting bust halves and figured this was a fun way to try something new instead of doing another box of type coins. Trying to decide if I should try to do a grade set from P01-AU58 or just focus on eye appeal in any grade- both sound fun.

 

Is my vote.

 

I’d agree with @ldhair, you can’t really make mistakes by buying nicely toned coins, especially when collecting a series with high collector’s interest such as Bust halves. Looking at the coins you just posted, you’re (officially) a competitor now :-D

PS: your 1823 rocks!

 

Thanks for your takes on it, your bust half collections are inspiring. I’m not focusing on die marriages at this time so hopefully won’t stray too far into your lane, I think the scarcest one above is the O-106 R3 1826.

 

First stab at a gold coin (figured I couldn’t do wrong at under melt?):

 

The 10 (through the date) and 26 (at the bust tip) have nice die crack to use for attribution.
I know most will look at the toning, but I'm an attribution guy.

 

It is. The others are
1810 O-101a R1
1813 O-103 R-1
1823 O-103 R-2

Sorry for the attributions--it's part of the sickness. I HAVE to do it.

 

recently purchased this pillar dollar. I think it's nice for the grade (40) with excellent details.

 

I understand. But I've developed a complication. Die States.

 

Oh my sweet death those are gorgeous. Don't start and get me collecting these too now!

You got that under melt? Way to go!

 

What lighting setup do you use for those photos?

 

Nothing fancy. Two lights pointing down at the coin at ~10/2. Then I have my Canon point and shoot on an adjustable stand from above.

 

Same

 

I found out from the seller they were miss labeled by igc I’m sending them back for a full refund...