GTG: 1834 half dime

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  1. Cliff Reuter

    Cliff Reuter Well-Known Member

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  3. Phil's Coins

    Phil's Coins Well-Known Member

    NICE coin. Can't offer an opinion since I know nothing about them.
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  4. KSorbo

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  6. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    AU-? Nice coin. I don't know why but TPG's have a tendency to grade early coins low, go figure! I like yours a lot, it's definitely a keeper.
     
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  7. bikergeek

    bikergeek Active Member

    I'm collecting this series by Logan-McCloskey die marriage/re-marriage - 123 coins in all. (It's a long term venture!) You have an 1834 LM-5, with obverse 2 and reverse Z. It's a rarity-3 (R3) coin, which is as scarce as the 1834's come.

    I "liked" a prior post that guessed AU50 because I'm inferring some luster there that the graders really like (I say infer because the lighting isn't conclusive for me). I agree with others that the 45 is probably more accurate due to wear on the high points. Sometimes the TPGs give a break for luster on these almost-200-year-old coins.

    I like 'em with a little bit of crunchy originality and unique toning and it looks like that one had a bit of a bath at one point - but it's a nice example of a fascinating series. If anyone's interested, the John Reich Collector's Society is a good resource: jrcs.org. (Logan / McCloskey published a book in the mid-90s called Federal Half Dimes 1792-1837 that is the definitive work - but it's tough to find and expensive when you do).
     
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  8. Mountain Man

    Mountain Man Supporter! Supporter

    I like the coin but have no experience grading them, but I'd guess XF.
     
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  9. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Not my thing but it's a beautiful Bustie. I'm at a strong XF and a weak AU.
     
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  10. Seated J

    Seated J Well-Known Member

    AU-50 for me.
     
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  11. Jim Dale

    Jim Dale Well-Known Member

    I have an 1833 in my collection to compare your coin to. I would graded it XF 40. I'm probably wrong tho. Best of luck.
     
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  12. 1865King

    1865King Well-Known Member

    AU 50 or EX 45
     
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  13. Gilbert

    Gilbert Part time collector Supporter

    XF-45. Nice!
     
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  14. Santinidollar

    Santinidollar Supporter! Supporter

    OK. Lots of views. Here’s what the alleged experts opined:

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  15. potty dollar 1878

    potty dollar 1878 Well-Known Member

    I didn't see any luster which held me from going any higher nice coin otherwise.
     
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  16. ddddd

    ddddd Member

    I whiffed on that one...:confused:
     
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  17. Mac McDonald

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  19. CoinJockey73

    CoinJockey73 Well-Known Member

    If I'm ever in your neighborhood, I'd pay ya, hmmm, I'd pay ya 20 bucks just to see your worst, and i mean your worst coins, and it would be worth every penny. Just to look at.
     
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  20. David Betts

    David Betts Elle Mae Clampett cruising with Dad

    Ksorbo and Idhair nailed it nice job - nice share
     
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  21. ksparrow

    ksparrow Coin Hoarder Supporter

    my opinion, before I saw the reveal was gem 45
     
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