1806 Bust Half Attribution

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  1. mark_h

    mark_h Somewhere over the rainbow

    So a while back I purchased an 1806 half dollar. It was listed as O-116, but upon arrival I attributed to O-115A. Thought I would see what others think of the attribution. I went with O-115 simply because of the leaf to I placement on reverse - O-116 it is slightly left past center this one looks centered. Then O-115A because of the crack at top of states on reverse. I did not think O-116 because of leaf to I location and some cracks listed on 116 are not present. What say ye?

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    Here is I hope a larger image. Editing to try direct link

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  3. samclemens3991

    samclemens3991 Well-Known Member

    I would guess Choice 45 based on these pictures and the amount of detail I see. In hand, where you can tilt the coin and see the amount of luster? Could grade quite a bit higher. my call on it anyway. James
     
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  4. mark_h

    mark_h Somewhere over the rainbow

    You nailed it on first shot. It is XF-45, but can still see some luster hidden in the devices around the coin. I paid a bit more than XF money and to me it was worth it.
     
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  5. okbustchaser

    okbustchaser I may be old but I still appreciate a pretty bust Supporter

    Nice looking coin. And, you're correct;it is 115A.
     
  6. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    Really like the natural toning, nice coin congrats!
     
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  7. mark_h

    mark_h Somewhere over the rainbow

    Thanks. Confirmation always helps.
     
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  8. ksparrow

    ksparrow Coin Hoarder Supporter

    Really sweet bust half! Love the die cracks.
     
  9. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Awesome design! Love the Obverse... :rolleyes:
     
  10. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    I concur, or was about to, before I saw the reveal in the next post which confirmed it.

    Very nice coin indeed! My DB half type coin (an 1806 O-116) is only an F12 (CAC). Still a nice coin, but not in the same league as yours.
     
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