Which coin brings more money?

gecko109

A 1906 Barber half with solid AU58 details, but hairlined, or the same coin in a PCGS AU53 with no problems?

MadMonk

Tough call. Each coin in that scenario would have its own merits. The luster on a 58 should be much better.

Cladiator

Is the 58 raw or slabbed? If slabbed, by who? Does it have a "sticker"?

gecko109

Lets say the 58 is raw, exhibits tremendous luster, but liberty's face and neck shows obvious evidence of cleaning.

AU58WALKERS

<< <i>Lets say the 58 is raw, exhibits tremendous luster, but liberty's face and neck shows obvious evidence of cleaning. >>



I'll pass

Cladiator

<< <i>Lets say the 58 is raw, exhibits tremendous luster, but liberty's face and neck shows obvious evidence of cleaning. >>

Under those circumstances the PCGS 53 sells for more money than a raw, cleaned and lusterous 58 999 times out of 1000. Of course, assuming it's the same exact date, variety, die state, rarity, etc...

gecko109

So if I have the raw 58 and walk around for a month or 2 with it in my pocket, will it wear to a 53 with the hairlines no longer visible?

gecko109

Nobody knows the answer to this?

tightbudget

<< <i>So if I have the raw 58 and walk around for a month or 2 with it in my pocket, will it wear to a 53 with the hairlines no longer visible? >>



God knows.