GTG and Overton - 1813 50c

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by CircCam, Apr 12, 2020.

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PCGS grade?

Poll closed Apr 14, 2020.
  1. F15

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  2. VF20

    9.5%
  3. VF25

    4.8%
  4. VF30

    61.9%
  5. VF35

    9.5%
  6. XF40

    4.8%
  7. XF45

    4.8%
  8. AU50

    4.8%
  9. AU53

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  10. AU55

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. physics-fan3.14

    physics-fan3.14 You got any more of them.... prooflikes?

    Your moving picture shows significantly more luster, but it still has the wear of a mid-VF. That's really weird..... but I like it. It does also clearly have more wear than the 1811.
     
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  3. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    Killer coin. I saw a VF25 like this at a dealer's table once. Luster and color, but a PCGS VF25. Was a 1830's date and he was asking $400. He knew what he had, but still overpriced. Now.... a 1813 with that luster and color? $400 would be high, but not laughable.
     
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  4. messydesk

    messydesk Well-Known Member

    I said 30, but I'm fine with 25. The "something extra" this coin brings to the table far outweighs the difference between those grades.
     
  5. ksparrow

    ksparrow Coin Hoarder Supporter

    Great looking coin. I thought it graded higher.
     
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  6. Mainebill

    Mainebill Bethany Danielle

    I was at 30 checked in late
     
  7. CircCam

    CircCam Victory

    Reviving to share @robec ‘s awesome photos of this one...

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  8. dbc99

    dbc99 Active Member

    Great coin!!!
    I've been learning about grading a lot from books recently. How does this coin have such strong luster in conjunction with that level of wear on both sides? Dedicated rubbing on the devices?
     
  9. CircCam

    CircCam Victory

    It’s unusual for it to be that strong at this grade level though bust halves tend to have luster in much lower grades than other series.

    My guess would be some combination of a weak strike, a strong rim that protected the surfaces and very careful/fortuitous preservation of the coin over the years, but I’m not an expert in these.
     
  10. ksparrow

    ksparrow Coin Hoarder Supporter

    I think the high upset rim (due to use of the Castaing machine) and the high relief devices (stars/letters) near the rim protect the luster on the surfaces at the outside. (pretty much what CircCam said)
     
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