Ok, new half dime pics. Opinion?

johnny50

Here are closeups. I'm not going to say anything. Lets hear your opinion as to originality and grade.

LincolnCentMan

AU details, net XF40 harshly cleaned and scratches.

David

DickyBetz

AU/MS details. Harshly cleaned and damaged. Net VF.

Prethen

I'm sure that I'm not the first to say it, but this coin has serious problems. It has been harshly cleaned. Pricewise it would net down to VF/XF but it has AU+ details. I've been looking for a problem free example of just such a half dime, but with no luck. Every coin I find has problems. Those wide open fields are highly susceptible to any sort of mishandling. Someone really did a job on this coin and scrubbed it. Plus, it has some digs/scratches that stand out now.

In the coin hobby, the coin is what many would call a "dog".

If you like the coin and got it at a great price, then keep it. Otherwise, I'd move it and consider it a lesson learned. I've had many similar such lessons.

johnny50

Thanks guys. What do you think would be fair to sell at?

Prethen

I'm guessing you'll get offers around $100. Some dealers may want less. You might be better off selling it on eBay starting at 1¢.

May we ask how much you paid for it? From whom?

NumisOxide

AU details, net VF damaged, cleaned

It also appears to have some PVC residue(green stuff) on the reverse, so I would rinse the coin with acetone and lightly massage the spots with a Q-tip. Make sure to work in a ventilated area and away from flames and sparks.

If you decide not to sell it, you can try retoning the coin in an album.