1964 D half dollar
Jesserwauto
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Hi guys. In my limited knowledge I’ve come to understand 64 half dollars are not worth grading. I had a coin shop express interest in having this coin graded and was wondering if it’s a waste of time. It’s missing the dot between half and United and the coin shop thought it would grade high? What do you guys think?
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No way.
The missing dot is interesting as an example of a filled die error, but probably not worth having certified.
@Jesserwauto, let them pay for all grading fees and a guaranteed buy price or find yourself a different coin shop to do business with. Not a high grade coin.
never go into that coin shop again. if you see the people outside the coin shop don't talk to them
I didn’t have a great feeling about it either but I’m a complete novice and pretty ignorant in this world. For learning purposes, what do you guys grade it and what am I looking for.
It would be a waste of time and money to have that coin graded. But I don’t understand why a couple of replies advised not to do business with the dealer again. Those sound like overreactions to me.
Grade-wise, the coin looks AU to me. In particular, see the light wear at the upper hair areas.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
high AU
if it weren't for the wear it'd be low grade so much that it's worth would still only be its silver value
After a dip, some luster may come back. Look past the print grime and there's no major distractions at all.
Technically speaking(ding count, rub), I could see it easily getting an MS65.
If the '64-D is "estimated" as MS66 to MS68 -- it may be worth sending in.
For comparison, here is my 'un-dipped' MS66+ in a glamour shot. ⇊ Right click for a better look.
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My MS66+ Reverse below ⇊ Your Reverse is cleaner...
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i don't see that as a 66+ but a 65
You’re either not seeing or ignoring what looks to be obvious wear in Kennedy’’s hair.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
An AU coin that is worth melt. As others have said, find a new coin shop to do business with.
this is a rub area too
I think you should support a different coin shop.
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I see what looks to be wear/rub in the toning on the typical high points, and that includes the hair, cheek, jaw & neck. Not to mention the rim & letters, the toning had been rubbed off. I'm not denying that there's some rub going on, I just don't see it being so bad that it degrades the coin to AU. I think it could be an MS coin, just me.
It looks to have been in an album for many years, and perhaps that helps to explain some sliding/rubbing on the high points? The 'crackle type toning' looks similar of some Tidy House coins out there? It looks dirty.
Sometimes that "bare spot" in the hair can be interpreted as being wear from circulation, when in fact that weak area in the hair is on all Kennedy's from the 60's and beyond. It's a very typical weakly struck area, and most likely in the Master Hub? My $.02
...⇊ 1964-D MS67(Great Fields - hence the grade) ⇊...Right click it.
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64 halves are worth 32 dollars
How about this 64 half? How many halves to buy it lol? ⇊ Bald spot and all ⇊ (sold last Sun)...
https://www.greatcollections.com/Coin/1814836/1964-Kennedy-Half-Dollar-Accented-Hair-CACG-Proof-69-CAMEO
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@Jesserwauto
Can you give us some history on this coin? How was it stored, and what was it stored in. Was it in a 2x2 type flip, an album?
Where was it before you acquired it? Just curious.
Thanks
Why was the coin shop "intetested" in having it graded? Because of the grease-filled die or because if the "high grade"?
Did you ask about having it graded or did they suggest it?
I inherited a lot of vintage coins and my family and I are just having fun with it trying to learn what’s what. I’ve been extremely disappointed in the coin dealers in my area so far. We are not doing this for money or anything like that. Just having a good time with a fun hobby and learning something new. I have 30 uncirculated Morgan’s that one dealer said was worth scrap, one offered 3k and another 8500. So it’s confusing to say the least. Regarding this particular coin, it was stored wrapped in a cloth in an old flip as many of them were. The dealer thought it was worth grading as in his opinion it would be a high grade and a unique coin. I appreciate everyone on here helping us evaluate things and giving us a better understanding. But even still I’m confused as it being an AU or an ms lol
What are the 30 Morgans? Scrap vs 8500 is a huge difference.
I don’t have a list at this moment on me. But I have pics of this coin on my phone and was included when I brought the morgans in. Its a good example of why I’m getting confused. One dealer said it’s an au coin. One dealer said it’s a proof like, and another told me it’s an extremely rare Overton 106a and worth a bunch. After research it does look like a 106a and definitely not scrap value. But PL I dunno how to evaluate that. These are pics I had on my phone of that particular coin.
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lol. I understand it’s not a Morgan. I was saying it was included when I brought the Morgan’s in to the dealer.
I misread your post and deleted my snarky and mildly humorous post. Please carry on with your day
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If you took your coin to a shop, you should have just sold it to them. Tell them the anticipation of waiting for weeks for a grade is too much for you to handle.
the 1830 half is cleaned and polished
i don't know those coins so i can't speak to its value
just because it is cleaned and polished doesn't mean it's not worth a lot of money
we don't need the angled pictures on it. we do need better lighting, and just crop out that extra stuff surrounding the coin
. >> and start a new thread for it. "1830 Half dollar - is it O-106a and what's it worth in this condition?"
what are the dates and mintmarks for each of your morgans ?
This sounds like wisdom. They minted a shit load of them. And most were improperly kept, In addition there were collectors who saved rolls and rolls of UNCs I know. I was there at coin shows as a kid when they were the bees knees. First year of a new coin. I should have been hoarding Franklins, but we all wanted that new coin. Sigh!