Very nice looking coin! Quite a bit of rub on the rev, I'll guess AU50
[IMG][IMG] 1814 E/A, PCGS VF30, a bit undergraded IMO
Bustchaser, the question for me is how much field luster is there? On bust halves you often have luster all around the stars and letters even...
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Nice analysis by Publius2. If the die markers are correct for a documented pair, that increases the chances of authenticity significantly. I...
That's a really nice Barber Half, and I'm glad you had his name added to the inserts (and that PCGS would work with you on that).
Of course this was the mid 19th century, these were made by companies that made buttons, medals and all sorts of things from stamped metal. If...
I'll guess 64
beautiful proof, JM. I have 2 of them would love to have the others but the problem is everybody wants them too!
Looks really nice! Welcome to CT.
Personally, I wish they would just grade them accurately and let the market decide what they are worth. ( this has been argued ad nauseum many...
Decent example of a Hard Times Token, congratulations! While I have some Civil War tokens, the HTTs are fun to collect and larger too. For...
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I really like that look and will guess AU55.
It clearly hasn't been messed with and I think it's worth sending to the beanery. Lovely coin
Looks like it has AU50 luster but I will guess XF45 (silent net grade for the many little tics). I love the color, perfect green gold .
That's really cool, I have never seen an uncut pair!
The "ignore" feature comes in handy at times.
thanks for the report; look forward to seeing images of your new purchases. The concluding paragraph is priceless!
Glad you like! VF35
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