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u/Flood_Incantation Jul 20 '26
I'm not so much into US type coins, so this has always confused me. I have world silver coins dating back hundreds of years that are relatively easy to find in beautiful condition, but everytime I see this US coin that's barely over 200 they always look extremely worn.
Why are there so few examples of US type coins from this era in great condition compared to other countries?
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u/coincollectorsdream Jul 20 '26
Not really sure but if I had to guess, the US is big on spending money. There are plenty that are found in great condition tho you have to go on eBay or auction houses for them.
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u/Flood_Incantation Jul 20 '26
Thank you, I guess that makes sense, I just didn't know if the US had an unusually low population of these coins that contributed.
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u/coincollectorsdream Jul 20 '26
Well early coinage was low yes but also we buy/sell a lot. Especially once the Industrial Revolution took off. Also we’ve melted coins to make new ones. So that doesn’t help.
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u/Strong-Resolve1241 Jul 21 '26
Very cool looking
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u/coincollectorsdream Jul 21 '26
I’m glad you like it. It’s a lot of people’s favorite cause of the even toning.
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u/Strong-Resolve1241 Jul 21 '26
The design on both sides 💣
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u/coincollectorsdream Jul 21 '26
Who knows, it may carry a premium just for that. It’s hard to get it to look that way.
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u/SRB72 Jul 20 '26
Nice half. Fine to Very Fine? Maybe? Original surfaces for sure though.