Seated half dollar thread! Post a pic or some info.

[lclugza]

Seated half dollar thread! Post a pic or some info.

[ursabear-migration]

Lovely coin!

 

Is that a CAM proof? Is the purplish color in the fields/mirrors, or is that toning from the photograph.

 

In any event. I like it. The detail in the strike is great!

[lazeroo]

here's one that is kinda nice.

[clw54]

[lclugza]

Ursabear,

 

I have seen that 1867 proof in person, and it actually has slight golden toning (the red is a reflection). And it's no CAM, but then again it's in an old green label PCGS holder from when they weren't giving out the CAM and DCAM designations.

[GP_]

ohhhhh pretty! Sorry I dont have any seated halves, may have to get some one day.

[PQSeated]

I haven't got a chance to collect seated halves yet, just seated quarters and seated dimes.

[BodyBag]

I've attached my AU58

[BodyBag]

...and here's the reverse, much more proof-like than obverse.

[TomB]

I know it's just a scan, BB, but your half did not look like it had any wear on it. Hmmm... The reverse also looks more PL. These late dates are known for the PL finish. Nice coin!

[BodyBag]

TomB, it's riddled with hairlines from being handled - the prooflike stike makes every little defect stand out. That obverse picture is a little soft and "forgiving". All together, it's a nice example of an AU58 looking better than your typical PU60 or 61. I'd hate to see a new but "baggy" version of this coin.

[TomB]

A white coin in MS60 or PF60 would likely be tough on the eyes, I agree. I own an 1840 PCGS AU55 Seated half that is actually MS60 or MS61, however, there is a bad scratch in the obverse field and I truly believe it was "net" graded at PCGS. I realize they do not officially "net" grade but I could not find any wear, neither could a good friend of mine who is the immediate ex-President of the GSNA nor could a full-time extremely well known dealer who is known for his eye. The coin is actually quite attractive because it is fully prooflike and has deep navy and burnt purple toning throughout. That is what saves it for the eye appeal.

[gmarguli]

lazeroo, weren't you the one who purchased a copper seated half off of eBay? What ever became of that coin? What was the final outcome about the coin? Was it real, fake, pattern, other?

[Oldtrader3]

Here are images of an AU58, No Drapery, 1845-O/Horiz. O Half. NGC lists only this one coin in this Variety (see attached obverse image).

[Oldtrader3]

The 1845-O (FS002.5) reverse image.

[lclugza]

[Wihlborg]

Very nice! I love the frosty look of that coin!

 

John

[BodyBag]

lclugza,

Holy cow, that coin is scary nice. Is it yours? Grade?

[lclugza]

It's not mine; I saw it on Ebay. Look here