whats it worth? 1836 lettered edge half dollar. PICTURE ADDED!!

deetle68

this coin is a 1836 lettered edge half. i wanna sell but have no idea of value, i know it was mistamped at the mint. missing the 'H' on the lettering edge. i cant figure out how to add a picture but i do have some i can e-mail or somethin

tlhoy

Here you go! Nice coin and to the forum.



Glenn

deetle68

k thx give me a sec

tlhoy

Now if you want: Click on "Edit" bottom right of your FIRST post and change the title of the thread to

What's it worth? 1836 Lettered Edge Half Dollar. Picture added!

deetle68

thank u very much.

deetle68

duh, nobody wants to talk to me

razorface1027

You might get $25.00 for it. It's A.F.U.

deetle68

what is afu? i dont know any terms or anything i just wanted to know if its worth anything

razorface1027

open and read your PM

jdsinva

<< <i>what is afu? i dont know any terms or anything i just wanted to know if its worth anything >>



It looks to be an XF coin but the obverse seems to be sporting some type of rim damage.

Jeff

ksteelheader

I got one of those today!!!

deetle68

i dont see a PM. anyways i am a beginner with these coins so is this a decent one or crap?

relayer

A coins value is based on it's condition, with circulated coins worth less than uncirculated "mint state" coins.

Coins are graded on a scale from 1-70 - yours looks about a VF-30 worth between $35 - $60

deetle68

thanx, even tho it is stamped wrong? and should i clean it or leave it alone? what should i use to clean it?

relayer

Leave it alone - a cleaned coin loses value faster than Enron stock

deetle68

lol, thanx

OnlyBuffalos

The coin appears to have nice surfaces but the rim damage will turn-off many collectors. Without the rim damage this is a $50 to $60 coin but because of the rim damage $25 is a fair price.

If you are intend on selling the coin, I would try the Buy Sell Trade forum and if that fails eBay is an alternative. I think you would have a difficult time selling it to a dealer for much more than $10 and the large majority of dealers would not make an offer on the coin.

Blackhawk

I don't see the rim damage as being severe, and listing the coin on Ebay would most likely get you the $65 or more for the coin. I don't know about bigger shows, etc., but I look at a lot of bust halves on Ebay and smaller local shows and can attest to the fact that the days of getting these uncleaned with decent detail, dings or not, for $25.00 is about over.

meos1

How much for the half? Can you provide a scan of the edge?

Dan

dorkkarl

i'd guess $80 +/-

K S

Nysoto

VF35 details, minor rim bumps. The coin appears to be very original. The dentils on the rim that do not show in most areas are mostly from worn dies. The "missing" H on the edge is probably underneath the R, it sounds like a spacing error on the opposing edge lettering dies that caused OR and HALF to be overlapped. These are fairly common, it normally will not add a premium, but you should mention the edge error when you sell it. A picture of the edge error would help on ebay. It should get $55-$65, from ebay or a dealer. Prices have gone up for common circulated bust halves, I have been getting $60 for coins with less detail than yours from local dealers.

JrGMan2004

<< <i>i'd guess $80 +/-

K S >>

That's about what I would ask if I were selling the coin, if not more... it looks to be a strong VF35, IMO, unless there's some luster left... great original grey patina, if it's as thick in person as it looks in the pictures, I'd probally ask a little more than $80...

rhedden

$50-$80 is the right range. Sell on ebay if you decide to part with it.