GTG of My First Ever Half Dime. Grade Reveal.
So I just purchased this 1854 with arrows half dime for my type set. Hope these couple of pictures are adequate to make an accurate determination. Guess away.
Best I can do with 2 additional pictures 
So, not as many correct responses as I would have expected. For those who guessed MS65, good grading, (despite the criticism of the photos). 
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Tough to guess by the images but my WAG is MS63
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64
Mr_Spud
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63
Derek
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64
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62 or 63 but the pics are less-than-optimal
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62 was my first impression but could be 63
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- Nice luster and detail.
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65
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MS63... nicely done!
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64
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64
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Images are entirely tough to give a proper assessment, but the luster is strong! 64?
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64+
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64+ super die crack. Nice.
Jim
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64
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65
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63.
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MS64
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63 here.
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I would guess 63. Photos need sharper focus.
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I’m wavering between 63 and 64.
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@jesbroken said:
64+ super die crack. Nice.
JimActually it’s a die clash.
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Wow, my mistake.
Jim
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@Shurke said:
I’m wavering between 63 and 64.Is that your final answer
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The first close-up photos made it seem like there were light marks on Ms. Liberty's right arm. That's why some people graded it lower.
NGC graded this one MS-62. I bought this one 27 years ago. Why have I not gone for an upgrade? It's hard to sell the pieces which have been displaced. Too many dealers have this attitude that you only give “the public” low ball offers. When I was I dealer, and I really liked the piece, I paid “bid.” That worked for me. I seldom lost money.
Given that, I seldom do upgrades.
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@BillJones said:
The first close-up photos made it seem like there were light marks on Ms. Liberty's right arm. That's why some people graded it lower.NGC graded this one MS-62. I bought this one 27 years ago. Why have I not gone for an upgrade? It's hard to sell the pieces which have been displaced. Too many dealers have this attitude that you only give “the public” low ball offers. When I was I dealer, and I really liked the piece, I paid “bid.” That worked for me. I seldom lost money.
Given that, I seldom do upgrades.
Bill, your piece looks under graded by at least a point or maybe 2. Very nice piece.
I guess the lighting was a bit off in the first set of photos. Doesn’t become apparent until I post them and can actually see what others may be seeing. Zack.1 -
@jfriedm56: apologies Zack, for weighing in on your thread. But, there wasn’t really a single correct answer, which would be MS65. A guess of “65” doesn’t make it. JMO….
Sorry,
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