This Kennedy half is either rusty or nicely toned. Gamble!

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braddick
braddick Posts: 25,190 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited August 19, 2024 5:35PM in U.S. Coin Forum

The pictures were taken by the seller using a flatbed scanner.
It is a gamble if the coin will look pretty or not.


(Edited to fix photos)

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  • oih82w8
    oih82w8 Posts: 13,212 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I would lean towards crusty, not in a good way for my taste. But if that is what you like.

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  • tincup
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    Doesn't look very interesting to me.... pretty dark and likely environmental as mentioned.

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  • ProofCollection
    ProofCollection Posts: 8,076 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    eZest will clean that right up. The only question is what lies underneath?

  • dixielandtreasures
    dixielandtreasures Posts: 2 ✭
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    Looks like fire damage maybe someone tossed the coin in a campfire in 86' but who knows. Some find coins with that tone metal detecting.

  • U1chicago
    U1chicago Posts: 6,995 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I'll be optimistic and say it turns out to look nicer than expected.

  • MsMorrisine
    MsMorrisine Posts: 40,088 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    ED

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  • RobertScotLover
    RobertScotLover Posts: 1,069 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Optimistic aren't we

  • braddick
    braddick Posts: 25,190 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @RobertScotLover said:
    Optimistic aren't we

    Beats the alternative.

  • PeakRarities
    PeakRarities Posts: 4,858 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 19, 2024 7:53PM
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    @braddick said:

    @PeakRarities said:
    It looks like it's dark environmental damage from moist storage conditions. I have to say Braddick, Your taste in coins is certainly.....unique 😅.

    Just so you don't think all of my purchases are moronic, I did BIN this Kennedy half moments before the above coin:
    (See? I do purchase normal, everyday coins...)

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/387311788146

    :)

    Thanks for the clarification 🙂.

    I saw this coin being offered for same a little while ago and I thought if you. I tried to buy it, but the price escalated from my level of comfort.

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  • braddick
    braddick Posts: 25,190 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    ^
    That is sweet, and the CAC just adds a chef's kiss.

  • braddick
    braddick Posts: 25,190 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    So reminds me of this colonial!

  • Mr_Spud
    Mr_Spud Posts: 7,278 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    That 1799 PO1 is for sale right now as an auction, it’s up to 1700 with 2 days to go

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  • joeykoins
    joeykoins Posts: 18,856 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 19, 2024 9:16PM
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    From someone that usually likes these.
    :*
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  • GiveMeProof
    GiveMeProof Posts: 706 ✭✭✭✭
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    Negative.

  • Walkerfan
    Walkerfan Posts: 10,392 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I doubt that you'll be pleased with that one..

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  • JBK
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    I know what ricko would have said about this. :*

  • 291fifth
    291fifth Posts: 25,218 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Ugh!

    All glory is fleeting.
  • robec
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    Looks like you could strike a match on it.

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  • golden
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    Ugly.

  • Smudge
    Smudge Posts: 10,001 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Looks like a metal detector find.

  • lkenefic
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    @MsMorrisine said:
    ED

    I hear there's a pill for that these days, but I don't think it would help in this case...

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  • telephoto1
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    I agree with @Smudge. It has the classic look of a dug piece.


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  • SanctionII
    SanctionII Posts: 13,190 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    In hand it will most likely be unattractive/ugly.

    If, on the other hand, it is a keeper, it will likely have very dark toning that mutes booming luster. Those kinds of coins are not for everyone, but when viewed under good lighting they can have positive eye appeal, particularly if the dark toning is multi colored.

    Looking forward to seeing better photographs of the coin after it is delivered.

  • 1madman
    1madman Posts: 1,750 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Not sure if you guys want to gamble on a toned token or not but here you go:

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/196572268256

  • BLUEJAYWAY
    BLUEJAYWAY Posts: 11,799 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @PeakRarities said:

    @braddick said:

    @PeakRarities said:
    It looks like it's dark environmental damage from moist storage conditions. I have to say Braddick, Your taste in coins is certainly.....unique 😅.

    Just so you don't think all of my purchases are moronic, I did BIN this Kennedy half moments before the above coin:
    (See? I do purchase normal, everyday coins...)

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/387311788146

    :)

    Thanks for the clarification 🙂.

    I saw this coin being offered for same a little while ago and I thought if you. I tried to buy it, but the price escalated from my level of comfort.

    A case of almost nothing,detail wise,worth something.

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