Two Bust Halves, 1826 & 1830

Here are my two latest purchases, an 1826 CBH; O-105 and a 1830 CBH; O-106. The pictures aren't the best, but for right now they'll have to do. Just wanted to share them with you.

Take Care
Ben

 

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Nice Bone! THanks for sharing...Mike

 

As usual Ben they look realy good :bow:

 

Nice coins! What do you think caused that square discoloration on the 1826 - almost looks like it was taped at one time.

 

Ben:
Another nice addition.

How is the BHNC application going?

 

Very Nice !

 

Thanks All for the comments. Frank, I'm still waiting to have a member of the BHNC check my attributions. Not until March, next year when I can get down to Denver and chat with Steve Herrman. Until then all I've got is 113 varieties and 122 coins...

 

Ben:
ALL?
That is pretty good.
And good luck.

 

OKay, then everyone, LOL...

 

Very nice coins. they make me jealous every time. I would love to see the whole lot,:thumb:

 

Nice coins!
I've just recently gotten into collecting Bust halves. Are there any good reference books on the coin?
Guy~

 

Guy:
You just have to pick up Overton's Bust half book.

I'll post a link in a sec.

 

latest verison: http://cgi.ebay.com/U-S-Early-Half-...goryZ530QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

That is the latest version by Don Parsley, Al Overton's son-in-law.

The earlier one, by Al Overton is also available.
Also, consider: Glenn Peterson's Ultimate Guide to Attributing Bust Half Varieties.
Also: Edgar Sounder's The Top 100 R-4 & R-5 Capped Bust half Varieties.

One more to follow.

http://cgi.ebay.com/BUST-HALF-FEVER...goryZ530QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Bust Half Fever, by Sounders. The above link includes some reviews about the book.