Three Original Capped Bust Halves

[MikeKing]

In brief, the story about these coins is that they were owned by Brad, an NGC/PCGS poster and also member of the BHNC. Before he put these up for auction, and they came into my possession, he purchased them from Chuck Erb in 1999, and some time before that, Chuck Erb (also a membr of the BHNC) cherry picked them in a probate sale in Western Pennsylvania, which involved the contents of a safe that had apparently remained unopened since the time of the Civil War. I figured it would be a real privilege to keep the three together, and I was fortunate enough to win all three in auction.

 

 

So, this is the 1822, and this is what an entirely unfooled with Bust Half looks like.

The luster is softened by the patination, but it is easy to see and cartwheel.

[rrantique]

What a great looking CBH Mike K. and congrats on other two can't wait to see those also. :applause:

[MikeKing]

this is the edge

[conqueror]

Wow! That is a gorgeous half.

 

John

[MikeKing]

these pics were taken with the coin tilted slightly into the light

[MikeKing]

hand held and tilted in the light, unretouched photo

[MikeKing]

 

The 1824.

Guess this Overton number!

 

[MikeKing]

And finally, the 1824/1

another Overton nicety

 

[MikeKing]

the 1824_1 held and tilted in the light

[WinstonWare]

Wow Mike. Nice threesome there

[MikeKing]

the overdate

[MikeKing]

I'll try to post the rest of the edges tommorrow

[jtryka]

Awesome Mike! Thanks for sharing, I would get my Overton book out and try to attribute them, but I was out doing yard work in the sun all day and now my head hurts! Perhaps tomorrow.

[xJack]

That's an awesome manage de trois!

 

Whereabouts in Western PA was the sale?

[rbrown4]

Mike,

 

Those are truly a beautiful set of halves. It is great that you were able to acquire all three. The originality of the coins is tremendous.

 

Rey

[SlumLord98-migration]

For anyone learning about lettered edge coins, note the color of the recesses of the edge letters, and that it matches the color of the coin. Next time you think a coin is original, check the recesses. When coins are cleaned, no one seems to remember to clean the edge lettering.

[stev32k]

All I can say is WOW! Those are some beautiful coins.

[MikeInFL]

Congrats on the very nice threesome. Keep them in good health..Mike

[TomB]

It's nice to see that you kept the three pieces together. Perhaps coin karma will reward you.

[James_OldeTowne]

I bought a pre-turb from Slumlord (Brad) just before the ANA. He's a great guy, and I consider him a good friend.

[WoodenJefferson]

Stunning trio of Busties MikeKing. I have a question, the D in UNITED appears to have ghost lettering, is this in the image or on the coin?

 

If it is on the coin, I have seen this on other old silver coins that have not moved in many, many years...like it sat tails down on something or stacked on another coin.

 

Just an observation.

 

 

[MikeKing]

For anyone learning about lettered edge coins, note the color of the recesses of the edge letters, and that it matches the color of the coin. Next time you think a coin is original, check the recesses. When coins are cleaned, no one seems to remember to clean the edge lettering.

 

SlumLord98 is the prior owner of these coins.

(worship) to the Chief

[bsshog40]

Those are awesome CBH's there Mike. Very beautiful!!

[123cents]

Three beautiful capped bust halves, Mike.

[hoard]

Nice pick ups, very nice indeed. I can now clearly see what TomB was telling me regarding my 1824 having been dipped at some point. Very nice coins.

[MikeKing]

Stunning trio of Busties MikeKing. I have a question, the D in UNITED appears to have ghost lettering, is this in the image or on the coin?

 

If it is on the coin, I have seen this on other old silver coins that have not moved in many, many years...like it sat tails down on something or stacked on another coin.

 

Just an observation.

 

good observation

that is 'ghost lettering', I just looked at it with a glass and the toning took the shape of the D, whether that's carbon deposit or oxidation product, I don't know.

thanks for your input about the stacking.

 

[Niblio J. Panaweewee]

WOW....very nice (wiping the drool from my mouth)

[MikeKing]

It's nice to see that you kept the three pieces together. Perhaps coin karma will reward you.

 

does that mean there's a chance in hell that I might get your 1815/2 Bust Half???

[TomB]

Perhaps coin karma will reward you, not me.

[Lem]

Very nice Mike, still searching for my first CBH!!