First up is a Washington/Carver commemorative half. This was early in the auction. The coin was going cheap and I needed to make sure I knew how to manipulate the auction site….. Nothing special other than the cool old PCGS holder. Next up is my consolation prize for not winning the coin I really wanted. Actually this is a high grade 1803 half. Sadly, I believe it has suffered a dip gone wrong somewhere along the way. Still an attractive early piece.
Indeed. It is grossly undergraded by today's standards. As to the DB half, dipped or not, what's not to like about a lovely Draped Bust lady? That's a higher-grade piece with a lot of "meat" on it.
If Randy wants to try for a gold sticker, I’m a CAC dealer and could do so on his behalf. I have some stuff going to them, but it might be a while before I get to it.
Inquiring minds want to know... what was your target coin? Just wondering, because I like to "know" things, lol. Wish you well next time.
Ok. That wasn't a problem. Found you one. It's cheap, too. For someone like you with unlimited funds! Merry Christmas!
Barber Shop Coins is a dealer that always comes to our local (central NC shows), but I don't think this eBay seller is them. (Click that link for a quick trip back to the 1997 Web. Maybe if I try to order through it they'll give me 1997 prices...)
I think the Draped Bust is a wonderful coin and see nothing wrong with it. At one time I tried to put together a 1801-1807 date set. (Never could afford 1801). The type of toning here with the deep blues and purples is fairly common with this series. I once had a chance to talk to a small group of Bust Half experts . They pointed out that different silver coins can be effected by the silver that was sourced. I am not a metrals expert but I will say this. The general type of toning, darker blues and purples for Drapes, Pewter grey for Capped Bust and deep russet/brown toning for Seated halves all tend to be common. James
