1853 half cent-guess the grade

krazyace5 · June 20, 2004 2:41PM

Thanks

clw54 · June 20, 2004 2:47PM

MS65 BN

ldhair · June 20, 2004 2:53PM

MS64

Cladiator · June 20, 2004 3:47PM

66brown

Elcontador · June 20, 2004 3:49PM

You need a larger and lighter image for me to comment. These coins have lots of detail. I just bought one of these in 5 RB & need a 5 power glass before I consider making a purchase.

Placid · June 20, 2004 3:58PM

I will guess 63bn, just a guess.

TUMUSS · June 20, 2004 4:02PM

MS 65 BN

Sweet Coin!

RBB617 · June 20, 2004 11:06PM

MS64, but its hard to tell from the small photo. Looks like a pretty good strike.

razorface1027 · June 20, 2004 11:09PM

I'll take a crack at 63 RB

mgoodm3 · June 21, 2004 12:48AM

65BN

krazyace5 · June 21, 2004 9:14AM

thanks

Elcontador · June 21, 2004 10:25AM

If the coin has glistening BN luster, it could go 5 BN. W/o glistening luster, in the past, PCGS would not put such a coin in a 5 holder.

krazyace5 · June 21, 2004 4:19PM

Thanks for the replies, I bought this graded as AU-50. Hoping for an upgrade.

Elcontador · June 21, 2004 4:25PM

You need to look at the coin with a glass. Look at the top leaves on the wreath. Are they "all there?" There will be gaps in leaf detail on an AU coin. Also, look at the bow; are all of the details there? They won't be on an AU coin.

The strike looks better than most for that date. Look at the curls on the obverse. An AU coin will show some wear. Look for luster breaks that may not have shown up on the image.

Placid · June 21, 2004 4:39PM

Wow people were guessing as high as 66

So much for grading from poor photos.

Cladiator · June 21, 2004 4:43PM

<< <i>So much for grading from poor photos. >>

It goes to prove how dangerous grading from photos can be.

1853 half cent-guess the grade

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