I recently upgraded my 1836 O-109 half-dollar - opinions welcome
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My old one only grades Fine but I found and immediately purchased this example with substantially better details, and also a decently struck motto on the reverse. "RIB" often seem weakly struck for the die-marriage.
Opinions welcome!
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Looks as if the coin spent time either in a Kraft envelop or album after being enhanced. The obverse field scratch might prevent a straight grade. I would put this one in a type set album. I see EF details as the TPG.
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Old cleaning. XF details.
Looks really nice, would have to send in to our hosts see what it really grades.
Lightly cleaned, XF details but attractive.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
I like it
Collector, occasional seller
I too like it has a gentle, older cleaning with XF (borderline AU) details.
What did your half look like before this one replaced it?
Ultra-original, but it only graded Fine - barely. And it had a weak motto on the reverse. Especially for die-marriages that tend to be poorly struck at PLURIB, I strive to find better detailed examples.
Unfortunately I never imaged by low grade example
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Sounds like a worthy and healthy replacement then.
It's always fun to upgrade by a few points!
Nice toning.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.