Thoughts on this 1839 Half Dime...
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Wholesome.
I like it, some old gunk in the devices but nothing major, looks very original.
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Looks lovely to me!
"She comes out of the sun in a silk dress,
running like a water color in the rain...."
Looks nice. I'd call it a V-1a VF-35.
There are only 2 known die marriages for 1839 and neither one is rare.
The V-1a is a late die state.
On the reverse, it has a crack above the left side of M1, and a bump on the stem and leaf left of I2.
I can see both these on the photo.
Nice original example. Something I would like in my collection.
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Nice coin, I like it. I think PCGS would give it a VF25 for VF30.
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Nice eye appeal. Pleasing.
I absolutely love it! Holy Cow, is that nice.
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Looks like a near perfect vf-20 to me
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That is a very nice old Half Dime.... Well circulated, but no significant damage.... Would not be surprise at a 30 on that one. Cheers, RickO
Thanks Everyone... Seated "Anything" is not my area of expertise and I mainly rely on ANA Grading Standards to assess a numerical grade. To wit... I'm seeing full LIBERTY and scroll lines, although there is a little weakness in "E"... would this prevent a VF30 Grade? I don't see enough detail in Liberty's dress lines and there's a little weakness in the ribbon detail as well for an XF grade... I was thinking 30 on this as well. Thoughts?
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VF-30 and exactly what you want to find for the grade.
If @TomB likes it that says a lot. In fact most of the responders are collectors who not only know their stuff but know grading and originality. Charming classic Cir type coin in a perfect VF grade
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My kinda coin and surfaces.
Perfect original example!
I like the originality.