1821 bust quarter

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Razz, Mar 7, 2019.

  1. Razz

    Razz Critical Thinker

    Okay time to take my lumps, I think. First I bought this not knowing enough about the series thinking it would be a hole filler for my 7070...doh large diameter:banghead: but I did mentioned to the guy at my LCS that it was a hole filler for the 7070 and he did not point out that it was a large diameter. Again my fault for not knowing but maybe he just did not put 2 and 2 together.

    But it makes me wonder if I got an okay deal or not. Now a see a couple of hairlines and a rim ding... Would it still be ag3 at least?
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  3. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Definitely an AG-3, it might even make a G-4 but I can't tell from the photos. All 13 stars, the date and Liberty's cap are easily identifiable. A nice looking coin for 198 years of circulation. :)
     
  4. LakeEffect

    LakeEffect Average Circulated

    I agree with Collecting Nut. I don't know what you paid but I think you did fine. A couple of rim dings but great eye appeal for the grade, IMO.
     
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  5. NSP

    NSP Well-Known Member

    I would say the details are at least G4. This die marriage (B-3) tends to have weak obverse rims. I have a B-3 in G6, and its obverse rims are weak too.
     
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  6. Razz

    Razz Critical Thinker

    Thanks for the input!I appreciate it. The more I look at it the more I like it. It is almost 200 years old and has a bit of the circam going!

    I dont know what the greysheet is but I see that numismedia FMV and Coin World mag for last month are right about $135 for this in G4 (which I know is retail)...i paid $100 and I am happy even if I did overpay...it is a piece of history and is cool. Sooo....
     
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  7. TypeCoin971793

    TypeCoin971793 Just a random guy on the internet

    I like it. :) I’d keep her. These are MUCH MUCH scarcer (and have more character) than the small-diameter capped bust quarters anyway.
     
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  8. johnmilton

    johnmilton Well-Known Member

    I would go Good-4 on this one. Yes, it got a mark or two, and there is a break in the rim on the obverse, but that’s to be expected for the grade. An AG-3 would not look this good.
     
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  9. Mainebill

    Mainebill Bethany Danielle

    G-4. Original surfaces too. This quarter saw a lot of use but is a survivor
     
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  10. Eduard

    Eduard Supporter**

    I agree with G4, and actually I think you were lucky to get a large diameter bust quarter even if it does not fit. Generally the large diameter bust quarters are scarcer
    than the smaller diameter, and (in my opinion) more appealing.
     
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