Guess the grade of this 1821 Bust Halve

[Mark T]

This is one of my favorite Bust Halves. This one should be a little easier to grade when compared to the 1811.

 

http://s585.photobucket.com/albums/ss297/guitarman102357/?action=view&current=1821-bust-observe.jpg

 

http://s585.photobucket.com/albums/ss297/guitarman102357/?action=view&current=1821-bust-reverse.jpg

 

[MBA101]

I would say 58. Looks very nice too!!!!

[physics-fan3.14]

I would put it at AU-58 also, but I'm guessing its another 62-63. Its hard enough to tell AU/MS in hand, not to mention in pictures.

 

Very nice half!

[Schatzy]

I agree with the above grades!!

 

Very Nice!! (thumbs u

[bsshog40]

I like it. very nice and also an AU58

[James_OldeTowne]

I cannot get a sense of the luster remaining from these images. It looks like MS-61 based on friction and details, but any hindrance in luster would lower my guess.

[Bruceswar]

I cannot get a sense of the luster remaining from these images. It looks like MS-61 based on friction and details, but any hindrance in luster would lower my guess.

 

We must be on the same wave today. That was the grade that first came into my head.

[Mark T]

I am waiting for Michael to see this post before I reveal the grade.

I am taking new pictures of all my coins so there will be some more guess the grade posts soon.

 

[physics-fan3.14]

I am waiting for Michael to see this post before I reveal the grade.

I am taking new pictures of all my coins so there will be some more guess the grade posts soon.

 

With coins like the last couple you've shown, I'm waiting in anticipation. I'll pop a bag of popcorn and just look at them, green with envy.

[michael]

thanks for waiting for me

 

from the photos................................

 

i like the coin and i grade the coin unc. 61-62

 

no actual circulation wear and tear i am assuming really good lustre also

 

ever so slight friction on the high points on the obverse from bag storage friction

 

but coin in my eyes is not au-58 it is one of those coins that the investor slabbing and pricing services price at ms61-62 money and with this early 19th century coin stored in a bag a long time it is an unc.

[Mark T]

This amazing looking coin is only Au 55 !! In hand you can see the wear on the high points. This coin has Au 58 all over it. I thought CAC might give it a gold sticker but it only received a green one. I really love this coin .

If I did not know the grade I would have guessed Au 58 – Ms 62 on this coin based on the pictures.

The attached picture is a scan.

[HiHoAudio]

AU58 though the reverse is easily MS62.

MS60?

 

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Swear I didn't peek. Much too nice to be merely an AU55!

[michael]

wow (thumbs u

 

you got an undergraded coin and a nice early one to boot!!