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Guess the grade--half cent

logger7logger7 Posts: 8,094 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I sent in a bunch of generally low value coins to a second tier grading service. Most coins were $50-$100 in value except for this half cent that is worth more. I got a call from them to let me know one of the Bust halves an 1838 was a contemporary counterfeit, will post that one if interested. Not the best pictures, an older digital camera.


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    raysrays Posts: 2,329 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I think I see wear so I would guess AU55.

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    WilliamFWilliamF Posts: 832 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Might have reached 58, but I'm thinking probably 55, I see what looks like evidence of corrosion at some point on the reverse, could be wrong but that's what I see from the pictures.

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    Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 11,150 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Second tier grade 58, my grade 55, with areas of dark toning.

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    Mr_SpudMr_Spud Posts: 4,464 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I think it’s a solid 50

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    NumisOxideNumisOxide Posts: 10,989 ✭✭✭✭✭

    55

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    logger7logger7 Posts: 8,094 ✭✭✭✭✭

    ICG graded it MS61, the buyer was quite happy with it.

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    jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 9,326 ✭✭✭✭✭

    AU55. Nice looking coin. From these pics, wear evident on obverse curls and reverse leaves. As far as being in ICG slab, I have crossed 2 without issue and preparing a 3rd.


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    lkeneficlkenefic Posts: 7,834 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I'm in the AU55 camp too. Very nice!

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    OmegaraptorOmegaraptor Posts: 528 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I would say it is a high AU as there is discoloration on the wreath leaves between 12:00 and 3:00 on the reverse. Wonderful coin!

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