I am afraid this would bag - What say you?

tydye · September 23, 2007 3:10AM

I picked this up recently but am afraid the reverse scuffing would bag it.

ricko · September 23, 2007 3:12AM

Nice coin.. but you are probably right.... Cheers, RickO

TwoSides2aCoin · September 23, 2007 3:16AM

Is it scuffing or is that just a dark tone pattern from sitting in an envelope over the years ? Sometimes silver looks damaged but it's not. Just a thought

tydye · September 23, 2007 3:24AM

Unfortunately - although not deep at all it is scuffing. Used a 10x loop. I knew about it when I purchased it but otherwise the half is so nice IMO.

Drizzt · September 23, 2007 3:32AM

I bet they grade it.

TwoSides2aCoin · September 23, 2007 3:37AM

It looks close to XF45 ? I think it stands a fair shot at being accepted. The obverse is really original looking to me.

tydye · September 23, 2007 4:02AM

Thanks - I may give it a try through economy. I like it better than the 40 in my collection even with the scuffing.

Shamika · September 23, 2007 7:45AM

Are you sure that's scuffing? Looks as though somebody took a pencil to it. Either way, I bet it will slab.

PrivateCoinCollector · September 23, 2007 8:06AM

Sorry, but I don't think the "scuffing" will hurt this coin. But the ED will BB it. Send it to NCS. They may be able to salvage it. It is worth $5 to find out.

tydye · September 23, 2007 8:26AM

ED?
What is that in terms of coins - not medical

BlindedByEgo · September 23, 2007 8:28AM

Environmental Damage.

tydye · September 23, 2007 8:34AM

Thanks for the definition
But there is no negative environmental damage to the half

Deadhorse · September 23, 2007 8:42AM

I think it would slab.

They slab struck through grease coins that look worse than that "scuff".

Have you tried MS70 or acetone?

TwoSides2aCoin · September 23, 2007 8:48AM

<< <i>ED?
What is that in terms of coins - not medical >>

It's caused by too many widgets in one's collection.

and it's mental, not medical.

tydye · September 23, 2007 9:26AM

I apprecaite the help but other than the scuffing I see absolutely nothing wrong with the half. I realize many differ on this but I would never use MS 70 on any coin. I am into coin preservation not restoration. I will admit to removing PVC with acetone if need be however. I like the toning (which I am assuming other view as ED). I like white coins as well just not the second time around

coinkat · September 23, 2007 9:33AM

I really think it may depend alittle on whether there is significant hairlining due to a cleaning. Tilt the coin back and forth in the light and look for hairlines.

Tonelover · September 23, 2007 9:36AM

<< <i>I apprecaite the help but other than the scuffing I see absolutely nothing wrong with the half. I realize many differ on this but I would never use MS 70 on any coin. I am into coin preservation not restoration. I will admit to removing PVC with acetone if need be however. I like the toning (which I am assuming other view as ED). I like white coins as well just not the second time around >>

Good man! Sending it to NCS would be about the worst thing you could do unless you like 1839 Halves that look ridiculously cleaned. FWIW, I think it has a good shot at grading if the hairlines I can barely see aren't too bad.

lordmarcovan · September 23, 2007 9:38AM

Looks okay to me. I would grade it.

But I don't own a major TPG.

TwoSides2aCoin · September 23, 2007 9:40AM

<< <i>I really think it may depend alittle on whether there is significant hairlining due to a cleaning. Tilt the coin back and forth in the light and look for hairlines. >>

Nice numismatic tip and good insight as to "HOW" to check a coin out ! Pictures just cannot show us what happens when viewing it at an angle with the proper lighting.

coinkat · September 23, 2007 9:55AM

I did not even think attempts to enhance this coin were being considered. A simple word of advise... leave this one alone

I am afraid this would bag - What say you?

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