Please Grade this 1878 CC Seated Half Dollar

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Eddi
Eddi Posts: 633 ✭✭✭✭✭
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This coin is already graded (straight). However, I would like to hear your opinions as to what you think the grade should be.
I will reveal the current grade later on.

Thank you!

Attached: my pictures as well as original sellers pictures.

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  • Batman23
    Batman23 Posts: 5,487 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    XF40

  • BillJones
    BillJones Posts: 35,935 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    EF-40, but since it’s a CC coin, it probably gets a bump to EF-45 on the holder.

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  • JBN
    JBN Posts: 2,007 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    45

  • Meltdown
    Meltdown Posts: 9,284 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I'm in the 45 camp. Nice and original looking.

  • pursuitofliberty
    pursuitofliberty Posts: 7,926 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Wholesome looking example! EF40, with possibly the CC / originality bump to 45


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  • amwldcoin
    amwldcoin Posts: 11,269 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I'm in the 40 camp. I think it has enough meat for a 45 but the overall coin is just not smooth enough IMHO.

  • No Headlights
    No Headlights Posts: 2,176 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    1. Only because you want everyone's opinion which I believe means you think it was undegraded.
  • mightyhunter
    mightyhunter Posts: 478 ✭✭✭
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    XF 40 downgraded from 45 for the reverse gouge.

  • FlyingAl
    FlyingAl Posts: 4,472 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    XF45 for me.

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  • slider23
    slider23 Posts: 682 ✭✭✭✭
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    AU50

  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    XF40... Though 45 will not surprise me. Cheers, RickO

  • Catbert
    Catbert Posts: 8,258 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @mightyhunter said:
    XF 40 downgraded from 45 for the reverse gouge.

    This,

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  • MrBluster
    MrBluster Posts: 380 ✭✭✭
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    I’ll go with au50

  • 2windy2fish
    2windy2fish Posts: 1,143 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    45 because NGC graded it…looks like a PCGS 40

  • LJenkins11
    LJenkins11 Posts: 868 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I say 45, sweet half dollar, I like the look of it.

  • RichieURich
    RichieURich Posts: 8,640 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    XF40. A nice and rare coin.

    An authorized PCGS dealer, and a contributor to the Red Book.

  • numisma
    numisma Posts: 3,877 ✭✭✭✭
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    XF45. Nice looking coin.

  • logger7
    logger7 Posts: 9,868 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Not very smooth surfaces but maybe that was a mint-based. Technically EF45 imo.

  • Walkerguy21D
    Walkerguy21D Posts: 12,164 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @RichieURich said:
    XF40. A nice and rare coin.

    One of the dates in the series that convinced me to stop collecting them….

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  • NumisOxide
    NumisOxide Posts: 11,048 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I'm with the xf40 crowd, 45 technically but net graded to 40 for the reverse scratch.

  • Walkerfan
    Walkerfan Posts: 10,392 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    VF 35

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  • kaz
    kaz Posts: 9,378 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    40?

  • DennisH
    DennisH Posts: 14,041 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @mightyhunter said:
    XF 40 downgraded from 45 for the reverse gouge.

    This... if it wasn't given a Genuine verdict because of it.

    When in doubt, don't.
  • AUandAG
    AUandAG Posts: 25,050 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    45

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  • DelawareDoons
    DelawareDoons Posts: 3,444 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    40.

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  • relicsncoins
    relicsncoins Posts: 8,302 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I'm in the 40 camp.

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  • Crypto
    Crypto Posts: 4,098 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    XF40 PCGS
    AU50-53 NGC

    11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set

  • coinkat
    coinkat Posts: 24,542 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I would rather own a coin such as this with the reverse distraction- lets call that for what it is- instead of some enhanced POS that has been stripped. I like the first image much more than the second. While I may have no problem with this in the 40-45 range, I can hear the whining as to the reverse gouge. Nice coin for the date regardless of the net outcome of opinions.

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  • Barberian
    Barberian Posts: 4,643 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    EF40. Nice coin!

  • Smudge
    Smudge Posts: 10,001 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    40

  • Crypto
    Crypto Posts: 4,098 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Walkerguy21D said:

    @RichieURich said:
    XF40. A nice and rare coin.

    One of the dates in the series that convinced me to stop collecting them….

    A bargain compared to the S

    11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set

  • Walkerguy21D
    Walkerguy21D Posts: 12,164 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Crypto said:

    @Walkerguy21D said:

    @RichieURich said:
    XF40. A nice and rare coin.

    One of the dates in the series that convinced me to stop collecting them….

    A bargain compared to the S

    That one too, along with quite a few others! It is a formidable series, after you get past the first 40 or so “easy” ones.

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  • Eddi
    Eddi Posts: 633 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Many thanks for all of your opinions.

    This coin was graded XF45 by NGC.
    I have no opinion on whether it was over or undergraded - what I wanted was your expert opinions, which I got.

    As for the small scratch or gouge - it is much less prominent when you hold the slab in-hand.

    I bought this coin at an European auction some years ago where i was able to buy it, along with an 1871 CC, for a very reasonable price. I am very happy with this purchase.

    Once again, many thanks for your comments.

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