GTG’s - 1826 Bust Halves x 2

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53 and 58.

 

53, 55? Beautiful coins!

 

I swear I've seen these coins somewhere, maybe on IG? I would say 53 and 55.

 

55 and 58

 

50 on the O-111
55 on the O-106

 

Holy cow are these gorgeous! I'm definitely not an expert on the series - but I'd guess AU53 on the first and AU58 on the second.

@okbustchaser O-111 and O-106 refer to die pairings?

 

Both 55s

 

Both 53

 

53 and 55.

 

55 on both.

 

Yes, die pairings as delineated by Al Overton in
Early Half Dollar Die Varieties 1794 - 1836

 

Probably 53 on the first, 55 on the second.

But I vastly prefer the first one. Such great color and eye appeal! Wow.

 

55 and 58.

 

Both AU-53, I like the O-111 much better though

 

Well done folks, everyone was right in the ballpark.

1- AU53
2- AU55

The skin is so thick on the second one that it is pretty much impossible to capture the in-hand look in a photo, based just on the images I would say the 53 is more attractive but if I had to pick one I would keep the 55. It has this high relief appearance from the toning and the luster sparkles when you tilt it, I’ve never seen a coin quite like it. The reverse on the 53 wins out for sure between the two though. Luckily I don’t have to pick between them and both are keepers.

 

And for fun, here is the TV on the 53 vs. @robec photos. His smoke the TV in my opinion, they’re more balanced and show how nice the surfaces are. (Thanks again, Bob.)

 

55 is overgraded

 

Care to share your reasoning? I find it to be a difficult coin to grade so I’m curious to hear analysis on this one from anyone who wants to share.

 

It’s not about the wear. In my opinion she is too dark and doesn’t seem to have enough remaining luster.