Grade opinions on my low mintage PCGS MS64 graded 1882 Seated Half.

fivecents

TwoSides2aCoin

On the cusp to the upside, man. Excellent coin.

relicsncoins

Looks like a proof from the photos. It should at least have a PL designation.

JJ

darktone

Looks like a nice coin but I find it looking very un-natural being that white. A 136 year old piece of silver should have a little color- I mean it's obviously been dipped but then again you knew that when you bought it. Sorry I don't mean to be too harsh it's just that I value originality in a coin.

fivecents

<< <i>Looks like a proof from the photos. It should at least have a PL designation. >>

I don't have it in hand yet. I really liked the cameo contrast.
Does PCGS put PL the label for seated halves?

thatboyaintright

WOW !!! From the pics it seems to me like a 65PL. I would give my entire meagar collection for that baby !

TomB

It likely has some light patch of hairlines. These low mintage dates from the 1880s are frequently seen with prooflike surfaces and occasionally cameo devices since the die pairs used really had little chance to degrade during striking of the coins. Additionally, with surfaces such as these it is quite easy to find imperfections that might limit the grade.

fivecents

Good info, thanks TomB. I am hoping for minimal hairlines, but some are expected with the MS64 grade.

Does PCGS label these seated halves as PL?

lasvegasteddy

sure looks like a prcam with frost breaks to me