Will it CAC? #13

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Are any of the top 3 (now 4 with CAC) any better than the others? I don't think so. I personally think ANACs is a tougher grader technically because I don't think they let eye appeal factor into their grading. I'll get probably get blasted for heresy but I'll take it with a sense of humor. I have more humorous comments but I'll wait for reactions.

Oh, and nice coin. I don't collect them, can't afford them.

 

1. How does the luster look?
2. Is that color accurate to in-hand?

The wear looks right for a nice 45, but I'm not seeing as much luster as I would like.

Your pictures show an even, light grey across the coin.... this coin was likely dipped at some point in its past. I'm not sure where CAC stands on that these days.

Is it a nice coin? Yes.
Is it a coin I'd consider at the right price? They eye appeal is not for me, but its a reasonable coin at the right price.
Is it a coin I'd pay a premium for... No.

 

I find Anacs intriguing solely because they're willing to issue a Sheldon number grade to details coins. That by itself has had me consider several of my questionable coins in for their grading services because, at the least, I'd have something to go on aside from a general categorization like UNC or AU, etc.

As for the coin in question, I can't really say yay or nay, especially from the pictures. I've got a capped bust half that my dealer specifically pointed out to send in for grading, but I prefer raw coins... at least until I decide to sell any of them (haha, no!) from my collection. Does this one have any luster or cartwheel left on it? The wear points look pretty clean, but the photos aren't doing it justice I think.

 

I just noticed that this is a needed edge... I have zero experience with these, as I am still in the market for acquiring my first specimen. I'm assuming the grading standards are the same, but I've never even held one in hand so take my opinion with a grain of salt.

 

I've got exactly one and it's in garbage condition. It was passed down to me. I can enjoy other people's pursuits and passions but can't add much to this discussion. It's hard to even be knowledgeable on even on issue. Jefferson nickels drive me nuts for example.

 

Not much wear, but the luster I see looks 35/40ish to me. Old dip?
Nice coin at any rate.
I don't disagree with the grade, but lean no sticker from CAC.

 

Reeded Edge halves are similar in that they have the same basic design, but they are very different in the method of manufacture. Capped Bust halves (lettered edge) were struck by a horse-operated press with a giant flywheel. Reeded edge halves were struck on a steam press. The technology was very different, the designs were adjusted accordingly, and the strike resulting is different.

There are *many* subtleties in grading early US halves that are beyond the scope of this thread. Suffice it to say... Capped Bust, Reeded Edge, Type 2 is its own unique beast (and yeah, the Type 2 is important compared to Type 1!)

 

I think it's a nice coin but there are some things that are of concern to me (that made me vote "no" to a sticker).
1) It is a bit crusty but not the type of crusty that I have seen sticker from CAC
2) It seems a bit brighter (due to a dip) than what I think CAC likes
3) Just a general "feel" (try to quantify that ) that the coin is not "all there"

 

I believe the coin is accurate in the grade it received and will not CAC.

 

Looks like a nice solid grade

 

I guessed no but I think it's worth a shot.

 

The coin has a dull washed out look. It's not the sort of thing that CAC normally stickers.

 

I just voted prior to seeing this, but after the previous reply. Granted, I own zero CAC stickered coins, and only a very small amount of graded coins (I prefer raw coins for my own silly reasons) but I think this one might stand a chance at the bean from your latest responses. Best of luck if you decide to send it!

 

Lol! I voted yes, too! I really do hope this one gets the bean. That would be great! Generally speaking, I'm too cheap to send in for grading. Slabs don't easily fit in my albums, and I'm trying not to double or triple up on individual year & mint coins... at least not too frequently.

 

Assuming the image is within reason of an in-hand sight seen, and having increased the size of the image, the answer is no.