Interesting die cracks in an 1818 Bust Half

[MikeKing]

I think of Ann Rice writing about how the vampires could stand in front of a crack on a plaster wall and study it for hours...hmmm...

 

Is this a shatter crack? or a bisecting crack?

 

This coin is a really really nice blue in the upper 2/3 or so and magenta in the remaining area, but I haven't been able to get this on film no matter how hard I tried, so I'll put these up for now.

 

[bsshog40]

That is a very very nice looking CBH there Mike. I like the die cracks!!!

[robec1347]

Mike if you don't want that broken old thing, I'd be more than willing to help you out. She's a beauty, even if shattered.

 

Edited to add....I think you've captured the coin and die break very nicely. (thumbs u

[MBA101]

Mike....That coin kicks royal rear end!!!!! Glad U got it! A prize to the highest degree!

 

And nice pics!

 

 

[JRocco]

Hey Mike,

Nice coin.

I am sure that you know that that coin will end up here.

[MBA101]

J This is why this site Roccs!

[TomB]

The cracks are spectacular and the coin appears to have truly wonderful color. I don't know if you have any RE halves with you, but the character of the cracks reminds me of those found on that lovely, short-lived series very much.

[harvey8542]

Mike....That coin kicks royal rear end!!!!! Glad U got it! A prize to the highest degree!

 

And nice pics!

 

 

 

Exactly what I was thinking

[Raybo55]

Once again Mike.....sniff.....sniff..........I'm welling up.

 

Another CBH that brings me near to tears

 

Ray

[MBA101]

 

 

Tears...

[rrantique]

Mike, I think that would come under the category of "Super Bust". (thumbs u

[James_OldeTowne]

I recently sold a VF+ example of this exact same variety. It is worth a decent premium in all grades. I like this example!

[123cents]

Mike that has to be one of the most beautiful 1818 Capped Bust Halves that I have ever seen.

[CarolinaCollector]

Super nice Bust Half!

[Just Bob]

Beautiful! (thumbs u

[physics-fan3.14]

Man, that is sweet.

[Bruceswar]

That is a sweet coin. I also want to say Mike your photos are getting much better!

[errorist]

I can see how crack can be addictive.

[WinstonWare]

To bad about those cracks, would have been a nice coin