@ironmanl63 said:
There are times for me that it is hard to tell rub from a week strike. This coin is a prime example of that.
Actually it is VERY SIMPLE! With just a little knowledge of what a natural, original surface looks like - you'll need fluorescent light* so you can ACTUALLY SEE THE SURFACE and not the glare of reflected light - the difference is usually quite obvious. A weakly struck area has its own type of original mint luster because that part of the planchet never touched the dies in the same way as the rest of the coin. Cleaning makes the determination a little more difficult.
Ever wonder why folks are always discouraged to ever use fluorescent light? > @MFeld said:
@amwldcoin said:
You do realize an AU58+ in today's market is worth quite a bit more than a 62.
Perhaps in theory and with a coin as this one which is a poster child for the AU-58 grade! The graders probably talked about this one. LOL. IMO, It should be cracked out and sold raw as MS. Then you can cry in your beer when it eventually gets in an MS slab sometime in the future.
@amwldcoin said:
You do realize an AU58+ in todays market is worth quite a bit more than a 62. I would send it in for reconsideration for + only myself.
I don’t know about everyone else, but I sure don’t know that.
My experience has been that far more times than not, it depends upon the actual coins.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
The cheapest I have seen an AU58+ Barber Half sell for was a buy it now on ebay for $850(sold in an hour or 2). It was later offered to me for a huge mark up. There are a few auction records out there if you are curious.
@amwldcoin said:
You do realize an AU58+ in todays market is worth quite a bit more than a 62. I would send it in for reconsideration for + only myself.
I don’t know about everyone else, but I sure don’t know that.
My experience has been that far more times than not, it depends upon the actual coins.
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Looks like you may have plenty of time to think about reconsideration, unfortunately.
Actually it is VERY SIMPLE! With just a little knowledge of what a natural, original surface looks like - you'll need fluorescent light* so you can ACTUALLY SEE THE SURFACE and not the glare of reflected light - the difference is usually quite obvious. A weakly struck area has its own type of original mint luster because that part of the planchet never touched the dies in the same way as the rest of the coin. Cleaning makes the determination a little more difficult.
Perhaps in theory and with a coin as this one which is a poster child for the AU-58 grade! The graders probably talked about this one. LOL. IMO, It should be cracked out and sold raw as MS. Then you can cry in your beer when it eventually gets in an MS slab sometime in the future.
A nice coin for sure!
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My experience has been that far more times than not, it depends upon the actual coins.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Very nice Half Dollar!
The cheapest I have seen an AU58+ Barber Half sell for was a buy it now on ebay for $850(sold in an hour or 2). It was later offered to me for a huge mark up. There are a few auction records out there if you are curious.