Dipping....lot's of different opinions. Most Busties have been at some time or another and retoned...some didn't retone, some have been over-dipped and ruined...

But a dip that reveals the surface archetectonics like this one, which reveals a truly FROSTY Bust Half, is a rarity indeed. At least I think so.

So, again, as I've said in other entries, I'll state my reasons for buying this particular coin:

1. It's an 1828 curl 2 in mint state, and that's not easy to find.

2. It's a mint state coin that's been dipped. This dipping revealed a great surface with regards to mint frost and cartwheel effect. Just lovely. This is also a rare find in Busties.

3. The surfaces, well...the cheek and neck have a few hits, but there are NO HAIRLINES. And that's not an easy task, dipped or dipped years ago and re-toned, hairlines really destroy the eye appeal of a coin...to me. So, overall, the surfaces are pretty clean (except for the hits on the bust).

4. The strike is truly excellent. It's like it borrowed silver from somewhere, but I can't figure out where???!!!

5. It's a true uncirc. A lot of junk is getting placed in MS63 holders. This is a bona fide MS63. I'd say MS63+, but I can't, because of the hits. Maybe 1/2+ for eye appeal.

6. The price was right. I got this at auction for a steal, quite honestly. Sometimes you can luck out.

7. Overall eye appeal is stunning...how could I resist?

I think that about sums it up, and hope you enjoy this coin and my reasoning for buying it helps as well.