Someone suggested that this might get more replies here. http://www.cointalk.com/forum/t51744/ I have already decided not to buy the 1833 though. Your comments are welcome though.
I kinda like the $1/4. as for the $1/2: punt. You already know that the 1833 is polished, and destroyed. The 1828 has a start of a hole in star #8. So, what else do you want to know?
I agree the .25 is a nice coin , I'd forget the one with the hole , but that's me , some people love to collect holed coins because they're so cheap . rzage
the 1833 half may be electroplated; too bad, as it started out as a really nice coin! The other two have that almost 200 year old patina and enough wear that I would take them out of the holders and turn them over in my hands, wondering about their history and why they didn't wind up in a melting pot. Gotta love those old Busties!