This is really the way it looks - a lively coin. However, the reverse is very weak. How would one grade this coin?
Great looking coin, the reverse is struck flat as a pancake. I think the obverse carries the day at vf30-35.
Interesting how weak the eagle's details are, considering the relative sharpness of the obverse portrait. I'll jump on the VF30 bandwagon, based on the obverse, and under the assumption that most of the reverse weakness is due to strike. Handsome coin, with nice toning.
30. Reverse is definitely weak strike issue. I might have given it a 35 but I think there are a few too many and slightly serious dings and gouges for the grade. But don't get me wrong - I like the coin. These early issues, IMHO, have much more "charm" and are much more interesting than more modern issues
The obverse carries the weight of the coin VF-30, although the reverse could bring it down, good luck.
Judging by wear alone I put in the area of XF. Looks like there is luster remaining in the reverse legends. It has a couple of other issues which would make it XF details for me. That said, I think it is a great coin.
Thank you very much for your comments. This was an Ebay find. I liked the tone and did not notice the E/A attribute until the coin arrived.
Is this one on them cir-cams you talk about? Very nice coin - I can't tell what to do with such a weak reverse, but I see some of the luster as already mentioned. So upper VF to lower XF. Once again very nice coin Eduard.
i am just using photograde but would agree with the VF-30 people. I used the strength of the shield to grade the reverse. Congrats, very pretty coin and 1814 is one of my favorite dates. I only have a handfull of Bust Halves but my favorite is my 1814. James
I'd say VF-30 strictly on the obverse. The reverse is a weak strike issue, but it would make it a bear to sell unless it's an Overton variety which comes that way, and you run into the Overton collector.
