Guess the Cost: 1848-O Seated Liberty half-dollar (CAUTION: dialuppers)

[James_OldeTowne]

In keeping with the trend of some recent posts, guess what I paid for this rather humble and definitely unspectacular coin (no, it is not for sale). The image is dead-on accurate, and clearly shows an interesting linear planchet flaw across the eagle's right wing.

 

[MBA101]

$54. No more, no less.

 

I would take this for an album collection, that is for sure (Type or for the true OCD collector, Seated set).

[al_e_gator]

I'd say $62.37

[WoodenJefferson]

Not quite $50

[jdrasberry]

I'll guess $35

[James_OldeTowne]

The correct answer is: I paid sixteen bucks for this beauty! I bought it at my local coin club, and recently sold it to a friend for $20.

[Hoot]

Both fabulous bargains, James! One good turn deserves another. A 158 year old coin, in great condition, from the branch Mint of the deep South - all for 20 bucks - gets no better than that!

 

Hoot

[MikeKing]

[James_OldeTowne]

Thanks, guys! I really think coins like this are (or should be) the meat-and-potatoes of the hobby, not pop-top registry-quality condition-rarity coins.

[al_e_gator]

I really think coins like this are (or should be) the meat-and-potatoes of the hobby

 

Yummy, can you please pass the corn.

[MikeKing]

Thanks, guys! I really think coins like this are (or should be) the meat-and-potatoes of the hobby, not pop-top registry-quality condition-rarity coins.

 

I wholeheartedly agree. When are you sending the coin to be holdered at PCGS?