GTG: 1812 Capped Bust Half Dollar

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  1. longshot

    longshot Enthusiast Supporter

    58, interesting color
     
    longshot, Oct 16, 2017
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  3. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    I don't want to say because it may influence your guesses. I'll do the reveal in the morning.
     
    C-B-D, Oct 16, 2017
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  4. ToughCOINS

    ToughCOINS Dealer Member Moderator

    I looked at the images again and am back-pedaling. I don't think the coin is mint state . . . I think the fields below the eagle's wings look lifeless and that some of the luster in the wide open fields looks a little unnatural. I'm sorry to even think it, but I'm now leaning in completely the opposite direction, thinking that the coin may have been re-toned after altering the surfaces to make it look UNC.
     
    ToughCOINS, Oct 16, 2017
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  5. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    That's a heckuva backpedal!
     
    C-B-D, Oct 16, 2017
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  6. ToughCOINS

    ToughCOINS Dealer Member Moderator

    You got that right . . . and I hope I've got it wrong.
     
    ToughCOINS, Oct 16, 2017
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  7. NSP

    NSP Well-Known Member

    I'll jump on the AU58 bus. Very nice looking half regardless of grade.
     
    NSP, Oct 16, 2017
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  8. SuperDave

    SuperDave Free the Cartwheels!

    AU64. :p

    I do not think the color should necessarily allow a straight grade, but I would not care even if it were in a Details slab. Drop-dead gorgeous coin, slightly circulated but likely market-graded as low Mint State and probably worth the additional money. These get tough indeed in Mint State, five-figure coins at 65.
     
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  9. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    Well heck, I can't wait any longer... not the best video, but it is what it is. Old green PCI XF45. 10 digit holder. I paid $305. @ToughCOINS @SuperDave , does this holder calm your nerves in regards to the color?
     
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    C-B-D, Oct 16, 2017
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  10. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    DSCN9957.JPG DSCN9958.JPG
     
    C-B-D, Oct 16, 2017
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  11. CircCam

    CircCam Victory

    CircCam, Oct 16, 2017
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  12. CircCam

    CircCam Victory

    Jeez, $300? The phrase "shut up and take my money" comes to mind, retoned or not. Nice job.
     
    CircCam, Oct 16, 2017
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  13. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    These old PCI holders are known for causing toning. Particularly this burnt orange.
     
    C-B-D, Oct 16, 2017
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  14. TypeCoin971793

    TypeCoin971793 Just a random guy on the internet

    I still think mid-AU.

    Where did you find that?
     
    TypeCoin971793, Oct 16, 2017
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  15. micbraun

    micbraun coindiccted

    I was surprised by his first guess. If you wouldn't have mentioned that it graded straight, my guess would have been AU details due to the odd toning. Are you going to submit it to NGC/PCGS?
     
    micbraun, Oct 16, 2017
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  16. ToughCOINS

    ToughCOINS Dealer Member Moderator


    First I loved the look of the coin, and then I questioned it . . . that shows what I know.
     
    ToughCOINS, Oct 17, 2017
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  17. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    Personally I would leave it right where it is in the old green PCI holder.
    As I believe that the specimen as well as the old green holder would net more as is then to bust out and roll the dice on another TPG giving it a better grade.
     
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  18. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    EBay BIN
     
    C-B-D, Oct 17, 2017
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  19. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    Idk. May try to cross it, but that's a wild card. Who knows what PCGS will do with it?! NGC only crosses PCGS coins and no other holders, so they aren't even an option.
     
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    C-B-D, Oct 17, 2017
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  20. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    I'm not considering cracking it out. And you may be right. Those "in the know" know the value and reputation of these old PCIs.
     
    C-B-D, Oct 17, 2017
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  21. SuperDave

    SuperDave Free the Cartwheels!

    Yes. Very much so. You should double your money on it.
     
    SuperDave, Oct 17, 2017
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