Doug
Full Version: anyone care to grade this Seated Liberty half?
Based on these pictures, what grade would you assign this half dollar?
Doug
Doug
Almost very fine
Am i correct in assuming these things are tough to find to in the higher grades, due to the number of years in circulation and their proximity to the US Civil War? any ideas?
DM
DM
These aren't too bad in EF. Maybe $100 or so. You should be able to find them fairly easily. They didn't get spent too much.
A solid F-15, maybe a borderline VF. Not sure if LIBERTY is all there.
Nice coin though.
Nice coin though.
I would grade it VG/F, but the grade's not important for this piece, just think of the history of this coin! 1861 minted in New Orleans, was it before the Confederates took over the mint or after? Just an amazing piece of history in 12.5g of 0.900 fine silver.
Fine in my book. Sorry, I don't do numbers.
QUOTE(jtryka @ Jun 16 2006, 08:50 PM)
I would grade it VG/F, but the grade's not important for this piece, just think of the history of this coin! 1861 minted in New Orleans, was it before the Confederates took over the mint or after? Just an amazing piece of history in 12.5g of 0.900 fine silver.
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thanks Jeff, I couldn't have said it better myself. I bought this coin on a whim, and paying only $40, think it is a cool piece of US history for the money.
Doug
QUOTE(Tiffibunny @ Jun 16 2006, 10:52 PM)
Fine in my book. Sorry, I don't do numbers.
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I agree. Nice coin.
I'd say a solid VG. For me, F has to have a little hair detail and LIBERTY should be legible. The grades above VF in postwar dates aren't very scarce lately, in my experience. War years is a different story, with dates in the early '60s seldom seen around here in grades better than yours.
A great pick up, with a very nice look. I'd be glad to have it.
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