1831 Capped Bustie GTG and Overton *Grade Posted*

[physics-fan3.14]

Guess the grade, guess the Overton. And no cheating!

 

I don't have it in hand yet, so I don't know how true to life these pics are.

[Joe S.-migration]

I don't know enough to give it a grade, but it is beautiful!

 

Awsome coin!

[michael]

45+++ if not 50

[James_OldeTowne]

Lovely coin that should hit AU-53.

[MBA101]

O-119. Looks like a 55 to me.

[physics-fan3.14]

Yes, I agree with the O-119 designation. Keep the grade guesses coming, I'll reveal the PCGS grade later (and what I think the grade should be )

[dean1345]

First glance and I thought it as AU-53. Very Nice

[coinman1794]

Guess the grade, guess the Overton. And no cheating!

 

I don't have it in hand yet, so I don't know how true to life these pics are.

 

Lately, PCGS has been calling everything AU50, even though AU53 or 55 would have been more appropriate.

[physics-fan3.14]

When I saw the pics of this coin, my first reaction was AU53, like many of you. PCGS graded it EF-45 in an old green holder. I paid $288 for it, somewhat strong for a 45, but a great bargain if it goes 53 or 55.

 

[MBA101]

I was guessing that the coin has some very good luster, thus the 55 guess. The coin is the coin, so unless you have some motive to crack it, I would just leave it as is...

[physics-fan3.14]

I'm not planning on cracking it. Anyone who would be interested in the coin will know enough to grade it properly themselves, and I plan on keeping it for a good long time anyways.

[HiHoAudio]

I'm not planning on cracking it. Anyone who would be interested in the coin will know enough to grade it properly themselves, and I plan on keeping it for a good long time anyways.

 

That's the spirit!

 

I love the look of the old PCGS green holders, plus they hardly ever scuff or scratch.

[coinman1794]

Who ever thought we'd say, "They don't make plastic like they used to!"

[physics-fan3.14]

I just got this beauty in hand, and its even nicer than I had hoped. The luster is full and bold, cartwheeling over the entire coin. The album toning is multicolored and attractive. And based on the wear, I would definitely call this an AU-53. I posted this coin on CoinZip, and halfnuts said that this coin belonged to Tom Bay ten years ago, anyone heard of him? Below are my pics, do they change or confirm your opinion of the coin?

 

[Mark T]

That coin is better then XF 45 for sure .

[dean1345]

I would grade it AU53 easily.

[Schatzy]

Very Nice (thumbs u

 

[HiHoAudio]

Great photos PF!

 

I only own two Bust halves, an 1825 and an 1834, both certified by ANACS as XF40, but all these recent photos have convinced me that I may need to aquire a few more.

 

Now the only question is what do I sell?

[CatsandCradles-migration]

Even though this is an old thread, I just wanted to say that that's a mighty fine looking coin. At first I would have said AU, so when I saw the grade I was like "What? it can't be XF."

 

I recently went to a show and I have to say that you see a lot of questionable AUs, but if you showed me that at a show I would have said it was at least a low AU 50 or maybe 53. Then again I'm no expert, but still tis a fine coin to make any owner proud.