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Pillar of the Community
United States
2936 Posts |
Just acquired the following 1882 Liberty Seated Half and would appreciate all opinions as to grade/condition. What may appear as hairlines (especially on the obverse) are probably polishing lines. The reverse has a strong PL surface but I don't think this one is a proof because the edges are MS-ish instead of the sharp proof characteristic. Help!!   |
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Valued Member
United States
68 Posts |
very nice coin. I am new to the whole Coin World but in my opinion that seems to be an MS level Myabe 62/63. I would love to hear the pros opinion |
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Valued Member
United States
96 Posts |
New to this series, but I would guess Au 55 with an old cleaning? Nice Half! I too await the pros opinions.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4337 Posts |
it's either a weak strike on some of the high points like her clasp, the stars and the eagles lower leg or just slightly even wear. I'll stab at the latter and say she's awesome and an AU58.
are those wisps of frost or just the lighting washing out a bit?
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
2936 Posts |
@dsfreeworld.... on the obverse it's lighting and on the reverse it's luster around the motto.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7840 Posts |
I would say AU55 (details - cleaning); wear on the tips of the eagles wings & the arms and legs of LIBERTY. Unless the lighting is wrong on the image, it looks too "white" to me.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4337 Posts |
if it was cleaned, it was a long time ago or it could have been a quick dip. Its though to say with the pics. You know better in-hand than we can tell Paleo. I'm sticking with a higher AU, a few market acceptable surface issues and whole lotta awesomeness for this 131 year old beauty.
nice pick up
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
18689 Posts |
this is really beautiful coin. I'm in at AU58. not sure if it was cleaned. IMO I dont think so, but the experts in these would no better.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10982 Posts |
It is obvious the surfaces are not original (i.e. cleaned). Whether or not it is judged market-acceptable is another matter altogether. It does have AU+ detail and appears to have some mint luster remaining. I'd guess AU55 if it graded problem-free.
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Moderator
 United States
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It is obvious the surfaces are not original (i.e. cleaned). Keep in mind, paleoguy, if those lines were from die polishing you'd expect them at their thickest where they meet the devices. On yours - noticeable best on the reverse - they stoop short of the devices. Perhaps not a deliberate action, but definitely postmint hairlines. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7196 Posts |
I would also say AU with cleaning at some time. Tough date and low mintage she would be welcome in my collection.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8904 Posts |
Nice rare coin!  IMO an AU-55 grade with an old cleaning. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
9792 Posts |
 I'm in with Moe145! "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2936 Posts |
She hopped a plane for PCGS today. We'll see in a couple of weeks.... PG
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Moderator
United States
23522 Posts |
Wow. This issue is pricey. Then again, with the lowest mintage in the series I guess you should expect that.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1959 Posts |
I'll say AU 55, improperly cleaned. Doesn't stop it from being easy on the eyes. Nice looking half.
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Posted 06/07/2013 1:43 pm
