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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'd say proof as well. First set of pics look like a straight grade. Second set look like it's been polished. If it straight grades, I can't see this getting higher than PR60.
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Moderator
 United States
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Looks polished and or fake. I am no pro so I will  for the pros. John1 
Edited by John1 07/13/2020 04:57 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Doesn't look authentic to me. Maybe polished like other have indicated.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
18684 Posts |
everything is pointing to proof if its real. this one is worth authentication and grading.
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Valued Member
United States
442 Posts |
I think polished at some point. Even a proof that old isn't going to stay that shinny.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
824 Posts |
It looks like it was covered with something (maybe lacquer?) and then polished off. Take a look at the reverse between 6-10 and looks like something on it. The letters in that area look smooth (the way it should) but has something on it, the rest of the denomination looks like polishing and would make a rough surface on the letters, just like the surface on the obverse on Liberty's skin surface. Not original surfaces but is a real Seated half dollar.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3660 Posts |
First,  How many reeds are on the edge? It should have 145, 152, or 153.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
646 Posts |
Quote: It looks like it was covered with something (maybe lacquer?) That's what I thought when I saw it... Looks like it had a coat of lacquer. 
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4989 Posts |
Proof details, some type of environmental damage. Have you tried an acetone soak?
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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New Member
 United States
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  Update on the coin thanks for all the feedback!
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
8938 Posts |
Not surprised, but good to hear an update
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4680 Posts |
Looks like it went the way most of us suspected, unfortunately. Thanks for the update!
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