bobh Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 Here is the coin which I recently bought: I am inclined to grade this at VF-30, although it might go to EF-40 (I paid about VF money for it, too). The Red Book says for EF in this series: "Clasp and adjacent curl fairly sharp. Brow and hair above distinct. Curls well defined." The first and third criteria seem to be met, but I'm not sure about the brow and hair. Anyone care to help me grade this? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 Stick with VF. I don't like the wear on the brow. Then again, I don't own a bust half because so many have die wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtryka Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 Looks like a nice VF O-102. Star 1 should be recut, crossbar on the shield extends to the left wing, broad stubby top on the 5 that forms a triangle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiho Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 Nice VF-30, or a borderline VF-35. My opinion only... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobh Posted April 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 Thanks, everyone ... ... looks like VF-30 or so it is, then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bustchaser Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 As Jeff said, it is Overton 102. I would also call it a VF. As for the wear on the brow, most of it isn't wear. It was never there in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmoneyeagles Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 VF35 Nice coin....Good pickup I'd say it would be worth it to get it graded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NumisMattic2200 Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 I'd say it looks a VF coin (VF 30-35 easy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtryka Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 I wouldn't grade it unless it was a super rare variety, or a super high grade, most bust half collectors prefer a coin like this just the way it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudhut1000 Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 On ebay it would be XF-AU! LOL But I agree with the others, a very nice VF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmoneyeagles Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 I wouldn't grade it unless it was a super rare variety, or a super high grade, most bust half collectors prefer a coin like this just the way it is! Really? I love all my coins, to be graded...Unless modern crap..LOL Like Busties, Or Seated Coins, if I had any that were VF25 or above, I'd want them Slabbed I have all my gold slabbed....My silver too Low graded, stuff, like in G-F, no super rarities, just keep the stuff raw If you have the extra cash, or a free submission, I'd get it graded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajcaffey Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Its definitely an O-102 variety. Probably VF-30, outside chance at 35 but no chance in h€!! at XF. I have two of these; one in PCGS 45 and one in PCGS 62. The one in 45 has significantly less wear(primarily the wings, shield) than the one you have displayed. However, it looks nice and original, no sign of harsh cleaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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