GTG: 2 Bust Halves

First up is a straight graded 1830 O-115 in a yellow Anacs holder. A couple of views:






next up is a straight graded 1835 O-105 in an older Anacs soapbox:

 

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40
45

Wouldn't be surprised to see either one as one tick up the scale...especially the '35 as this die marriage usually seems to come flat on obverse and motto on the reverse.

 

30
35

 

I like the top one at 35 and the bottom at 40.

 

30 30

 

Bottom is au

 

I'll guess xf40 and au50

 

VF35
XF45

 

45
50

 

30 and 35.

 

Love these coins:

 

Been dabbling on building a circulated set. The 9 still on my desk:

 

Wow, I was off the mark. I like them all, thanks for the test.

 

I don’t think you were too far off, I‘d grade them both much lower than what the labels say. I think the 1812 is the nicest one of the bunch and VF30 seems to be about right.

 

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 start getting rarer varieties.

A nice, even dark grey in the fields with lighter high points like you 30, 32, and 34 are excellent.

You want to avoid buying cleaned coins like your 29. (just a bit of friendly advice, take it or leave it)