I agree it is a purdy coin... that's why I bought it. But... look again at the headband between RandT... And just above the branch on the...
http://maibockaddict.com/1808-capped-bust-half-dollar-summary-and-quick-id-page.shtml Look at the lettering on the cap obverse, and look at the...
You are very wrong ;) And you've missed the key identifiers
Attractive coin. Great Addition to your collection. Good purchase. These are three different things, in my opinion.... Good Purchase depends on...
Some of you may have noticed I haven't been quite as active over the past year as I was previously. Life and finances got in the way, and I wasn't...
Spot on, Randy. The absolute best way to learn what a cleaned, counterfeit, or otherwise problem coin looks like is to learn what a good coin...
No, I don't think I will.
In my years as a coin collector, I have encountered many, many different ways to chemically treat coins. However, I think it is a terrible idea...
When you buy Bust halves, it is a good idea to be very selective with the look you buy. All dates except 1815 are widely available, unless you...
Probably a 65. I'd have a hard time calling it 66 with the prominent reed mark in the obverse field right in front of his face.
I like the top one at 35 and the bottom at 40.
While PCGS only requires the bottom set of lines, I don't consider that to really be FBL. If that's what you like, go for it... we'll have to...
For the obverse, I don't really have a set standard - but I try and make Lady Liberty look in a natural position. The problem with aligning to the...
This was really interesting. Thanks for sharing!
The only half dime I have is my prooflike example. Its kind of hard to gauge the mirrors on this one, because these pictures were taken to...
Very wrong. I have numerous DPL graded coins from a wide range of series. The DPL designation is based solely on the degree of reflection... A...
I've heard so many stories about mis-attributed coins that I absolutely never trust them. I always verify for myself. Sometimes, with unusual...
Yes, it is a step in the right direction - but PCGS has been doing this (better) for years. I really like that you just tap the PCGS holder with...
I collect the coins of Morocco. In the French empire, they are known as Essai. Sometimes you will also see pieforts, which are double-thick....
If you are interested in just a single date, you could try checking auction archives. Heritage and others often mention relative population...
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