New Orleans Type Set, The Forgotten Mint
A classic. Just try as I did once to offer a dealer "full red book (retail)" for the coin. I was laughed off the bourse floor. Try 2 to 3 times Red Book and then you are in the ballpark.
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Coin Details
Origin/Country: |
United States |
Design Description: |
HALF DOLLARS - CAPPED BUST, REEDED EDGE |
Item Description: |
50C 1839 O |
Full Grade: |
NGC AU 53 |
Owner: |
JTO |
Owner Comments:
First obverse mint mark on a US coin. This is one of my favorites. The coin pictured is actually housed in an old ANACS AU-55 holder. I owned both coins but this one is much more attractive. I would send it in to NGC but I am concerned by their policy of not grading it without cracking it out. If it goes to a tough grader and comes back with details grade I lose. Maybe I'll send it to PCGS.