Post Your Bust Half dollars

yes, both are overdates

nice move

 

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Look like fire or heat damage if not cleaning was done with it.

 

Fire or heat damage? Really? Maybe I should leave it as is. At least it's an AU. If I ever scrape enough for a problem free already graded example, I'll pick it up.

 

The ring around obverse is a sign that it could be heated by something. One thing that stands out

 

I know one of those rings is the reflection on the camera in the holder. But I think I see what you're talking about.

 

O-104

 

I see no damage.

 

Gemmy ★★★★★

 

Thanks , won her at Heritage about 5 years ago .

 

jom

 

Looking for original surfaces - maybe these two?

 

Great stuff, all.

 

The Draped Bust sure looks original , though not sure about the Busty . Love your 1806 especially the no stem through claws !!!!!

 

Interesting thought - here's a different, more recent pic of the capped bust - to me, the coin looks more original than in the first picture I posted - not as bright in the middle and more charcoal, less blue on the edges. Pretty consistent with other old silver with CAC certification, which this one does.

 

that one is a beaut! Good example of a coin with eye appeal.

 

What happened to the other 'bust half' thread?

 

And a better picture of the 1806 half (didn't CAC - maybe because of the dings?) I might try taking it in again - in person: