Todays coin show find; 1827 50C.

I searched all day long for something to excite me at the local coin show today. I got a couple of peace dollar upgrades, but what got me excited was this half that I found. I'm still working on the lighting for taking pics, a lot harder than you'd think. The coin looks a bit more grey than the pic shows. Let me know what you think and what it might grade in your opinions.

 

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Is it the 1827/6 variety?

 

not that I can see, It looks like a square base on the two.

 

Great pickup! Try looking here, each variety has pictures. After getting back from Easter Services I'll see if anyone has figured it out... The grade looks to be in the 35 range.

http://coinzip.proboards79.com/index.cgi?board=1827b

Take Care
Ben

 

I like that and realy must try to get one for my collection LOL

 

So here's a thought or question, in 1827 the mint issued about 5.4 million halves, how many of those are still around, 10%, 25% I don't know, just want to see what you guys think.

 

Took a while, but I think O-105. Very nice coin.

 

Good Job on the attrib. Mark, O-105 R3, Strong VF. Very nice pickup.

 

Looks like it's an O-105, R-3. How many 1827s are still around? It's one of the most common dates available for the collector with 26 know varieties/die marraiges. I'd say 1,000,000 are either for sale or locked away in collections around the world.

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Ben

 

Terrific ! Nice, even color. No problems. Great pick up ! Congrats

 

thanks guys on looking at the variety, not sure what a O-105 is but I'm going to look at bonediggers link and try to figure it out. I wish the feathers had a bit more detail because teh obverse looks great IMO. I think I did ok I love these old halves but see too many trouble free ones around much. This one will look good next to my 1830.

 

Ya I know the '27s are common, but just wonder how many are still around in the world.

 

Man, nice coin! Good pick up IMO. :thumb:

Phoenix

 

You mind giving a ball park figure for what you paid? Beautiful coin

 

I paid $90 for the coin. Probably over paid a little bit, but the coin has eye appeal so I'm cool with it.

 

The coin has an absolutely gorgeous obverse!! i love it, exactly the one that would great in my type set. The reverse is a little more worn, but still an amazing coin

 

would look even better next to my 1830