Doogy Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 Based on these pictures, what grade would you assign this half dollar? Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlueke Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 Almost very fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doogy Posted June 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlueke Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan769 Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 A solid F-15, maybe a borderline VF. Not sure if LIBERTY is all there. Nice coin though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtryka Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 Fine in my book. Sorry, I don't do numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doogy Posted June 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 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. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burks Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 Fine in my book. Sorry, I don't do numbers. I agree. Nice coin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28Plain Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan769 Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 A great pick up, with a very nice look. I'd be glad to have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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