1836 Reeded Edge Half Dollar
Eddi
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Another very early purchase, from the mid 8o's to be exact, ex Stacks. I do not actively collect Bust halves but this is one I wanted attracted in part by the the low mintage of 1200 coins. Lately, however, I think this figure has been revised to approximately 5000 coins struck.
It is still raw as most of my collection. It has a small rim tap at the bottom of the reverse; visible, but still quite small.
I would greatly appreciate your comments and opinions, and what I might expect if I go ahead and have it encapsulated.
Thank you.
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I would think that would grade VF-25 if you were to get it certified. In this case certification would be worth the money.
Looks like a coin worth slabbing... and while my first thought was 30, I will defer to @BillJones grading skills. Cheers, RickO
Very nice mid-grade example.
You have some wonderful coins, and it’s great to see stuff like this that’s been off the market for decades and still raw.
@Walkerguy21D summed it up perfectly. It makes me happy to know there are a few collections out there like yours left
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Yes, VF30 was my first impression, too, but I wouldn't quibble with VF25. Nice looking color and surfaces.
I think VF as well and I love the subtle toning. Thanks for sharing...
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i wanted to see what the potential color looked like that was peeking through on your images and i liked what it looked like so much afterward, i thought i'd share it. hope you don't mind.
Great looking coin, I don't see any serious problems or distractions. It's also got a little bit of that CircCam going on, which many people like. I would also guess VF25,
I agree it is a VF, and definitely worth getting it graded.
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25 here.
1979 ANACS grading VF-30/25, so modern VF-25.
Yup, the ANA split grading of 40 years ago is what I thought of, too.
I know why that stuck with you but it's the first thing that I thought also.
Sometimes (but rarely) a coin does actually appear to be slightly more worn on one side. Even back then though the rule was that a coin's grade was determined by the lesser grade side. Full rims on the obverse but not full of the reverse always meant that the coin didn't have full rims.