Guess the grade of this 1821 Bust Half

[Mark T]

This one has been graded by NGC. The scan makes the coin look dull . It has a pinkish tone to it.

[MBA101]

I would technically call this a 58. But it may be graded MS 62. of course, if luster is a bit short, then maybe its a 55...

 

Looks like a decent coin nonetheless...

[MAULEMALL]

Man... I like that coin.

 

Grade doesn't matter to me.

 

 

[123cents]

Beautiful CBH. I'll guess AU-55.

[James_OldeTowne]

Easily one of my favorite dates. From the standpoint of luster, 1821 is to bust halves as the 1881-S is to Morgan dollars. I'll guess MS-62, but since it's a scan, it could be a point better very easily.

[Mark T]

NGC graded this as AU-55. I think it deserves a better grade because it looks as good as a lot of Au-58’s. Maybe the lack of luster did keep it from an AU-58. However as I said before the picture makes the coin look dull. There is a little rub that would keep it under an MS 60 grade. The strike on this coin is outstanding. I have no immediate plans to sell it so I don’t think I will resubmit. I picked this up from Heritage for $ 690 which included buying power. I feel that is a decent price for this great looking Busty.

[JKK]

Yeah, my first thought was 58. It's nicer than the nicest of my two busties, which I'd rate a 53.

[MBA101]

I remember seeing this on Heritage. You got a good price on that one. Looks to be original. And properly graded. Congrats!

[Mark T]

Bust halves can be tricky to grade because so many were punched on worn dies.

Plus all the different Overton varieties can make it a bigger challenge.

When I buy them I try to get the ones that don’t have any major soft spots.

This Bust had a pre auction Bid of $ 550 , I was the only bidder the day of the auction and won the coin with a bid of $ 600.

 

[Oldtrader3]

Your photos make the coin seem to have much nicer surfaces than the Heritage photos, which is not a surprise, BTW. It must be a nice coin in hand.

[James_OldeTowne]

Easily one of my favorite dates. From the standpoint of luster, 1821 is to bust halves as the 1881-S is to Morgan dollars. I'll guess MS-62, but since it's a scan, it could be a point better very easily.

AU-55?

 

DANG! I'm a lousy grader!

 

In that case, I'd recommend holding onto that coin for dear life - it's TRULY premium quality for that grade!

[Mark T]

This coin in hand does look better then my photos. I was very happy when I received it.

As for Heritage, sometimes the coins look better in the photos and other times not.

I have been happy with the coins I have purchased from them .

I have no intentions of selling this coin anytime soon. Some I buy to re sell some to keep !!