AuldFartte Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Picked this beauty up at the local coin show this weekend. I've had a hard time finding a really nice Draped Bust Half Cent for my U.S. Type Set. When I saw this puppy, I had to have it The color is not quite right in this pic. I'll try for a better shot later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Slightly an error also, with it being off of centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hussulo Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Great coin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Another great find. Must have been a good show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burks Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Wow! I really, really, really, really like that coin. Even if the color is slightly off in the picture, I think it still looks great. Good strike and surface. Do you think it has had an old cleaning done? I've rarely seen any copper before the mid-1800's not cleaned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuldFartte Posted October 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Wow! I really, really, really, really like that coin. Even if the color is slightly off in the picture, I think it still looks great. Good strike and surface. Do you think it has had an old cleaning done? I've rarely seen any copper before the mid-1800's not cleaned. You know, I can't tell on this one. It is certainly possible because, as you said, most early copper (and silver for that matter) was cleaned or "wiped" long ago, then recolored or retoned. I think there's a good chance that this one was cleaned at some point in time. I'll bet I'd find out for certain if I submitted it to PCGS :grin" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burks Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 What bothered me were the light/dark areas near the "HALF CENT" and some of the leaves on the reverse. Probably a cleaning loooong ago. But hey, who cares? I'd buy it cleaned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Sometimes one can be too fussy. That's just a damned fine coin, cleaned or not. And, its just enough off-center to be interesting and still serve as a great type coin. I'd just sit back and enjoy it. Great purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Nice example! In such a grade, IMO it doesn't really matter whatever or not it's been cleaned, though the pic (which of course can be misleading) is highly suggestive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuldFartte Posted October 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 Sometimes one can be too fussy. That's just a damned fine coin, cleaned or not. And, its just enough off-center to be interesting and still serve as a great type coin. I'd just sit back and enjoy it. Great purchase. Thanks, Bill My sentiments exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 I have no words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg W Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 Picked this beauty up at the local coin show this weekend. I've had a hard time finding a really nice Draped Bust Half Cent for my U.S. Type Set. When I saw this puppy, I had to have it The color is not quite right in this pic. I'll try for a better shot later. Some collectors pay more for off-center coins. Great looker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpnyc Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 What a great strike on that coin. The obverse detail is just fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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