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| O-101 |
United States
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50C 1808/7 O-101
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NGC XF 45
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Yes you see a PCGS holder in the pics. It has crossed as a 45. I basically thought it had a shot at a 50. All is well. This is one amazing coin. The gray toning is rich and well developed. The die cracks are easily seen. The details are very well defined by a great strike, with wear being minimal. I just love the die flow lines around the edges. No major marks to distract, and only a few lite hairlines. There are a couple of toned over pin scratches and possible a rim ding or two keeping this one to a '45. There is a fair amount of luster remaining in the devices giving this one an appearance of a 50 or 53. A definite keeper. From Bowers and Merena March 2007 Baltimore Auction.This coin makes one wonder about its past. The rich and thick M&M like oxidation shimmers in the light like a crispy candy coating. Long storage in an envelope? Perhaps. Such a wonderful strike for an early issue makes for a beautiful example of a much desired over date. One wonders where this coin has been, and where it will end up as the sands of time run on to eternity.
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| O-103 |
United States
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50C 1808 O-103
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PCGS AU 50
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A rather nice example that has wear and luster commensurate with the AU 50 grade assigned. Heavily toned, yet the luster flashes through on the periphery as a rainbow.
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| O-104 |
United States
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50C 1808
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PCGS XF 40
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O-104 R2. Luster makes the grade. Even toning.
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| O-106 |
United States
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50C 1808 O-106a
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NGC VF 35
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Jules Reiver specimen. Magnificent envelope toning on this one. I believe the coin does show signs of abuse underneath though with some toned over hairlining in some of the fields. But a nice coin, with a fun pedigree.
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| O-107 |
United States
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50C 1808 O-107a
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NGC VF 35
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Rich army green toning that looks like metallic paint. Die cracks clearly visible. A great example of this die state.
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| O-108 |
United States
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50C 1808 O-108
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PCGS XF 40
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A very nice circulated example with numerous circulation marks and original skin. Details are better than 40, but the marks bring it down a bit, which to me makes the coin more attractive. A scarcer variety being an R3, and my 4th Overton die pairing for 1808.
James Madison wins the presidential election of 1808 over Charles Coatsworth Pinkney. The US Slave Trade with Africa ends. The second and final year of the first design of the Capped Bust Half Dollar.
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| O-109 |
United States
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50C 1808 O-109a
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PCGS AU 53
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This one has AU58 wear, but with the heavy dark toning, it is nearly impossible to find luster. The detail is fantastic. All the cracks for the "A" model are there, but some are difficult to see under the oxidation.James Madison wins the presidential election of 1808 over Charles Coatsworth Pinkney. The US Slave Trade with Africa ends. The second and final year of the first design of the Capped Bust Half Dollar.
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