1809 Capped Bust Half - Grading Opinions

AU-58

Wow certainly a stunner! Possibly low MS.

Thanks again, the coin is at PCGS now with an express order. Should have the results soon.

The results are in, a very anti-climactic: Genuine - UNC Details (91 - Questionable Color). Needless to say, I'm pretty unimpressed! I would not have thought the colour on the coin was questionable, looks original enough to me.

Many Capped Bust half dollars have been cleaned and re-toned.

This one has UNC details and good eye appeal.

I would have no problem adding this coin to my collection at the
price you paid.

Thanks guys, I totally disagree with PCGS on this one. Looking at other examples, the thin colour across liberty and the absence of colour as noted are present on examples as high as MS66 (the example on the PCGS page for this coin shows the exact same features). The coin has almost full lustre and I view the questionable colour as a cop-out on the part of PCGS. Given myself, the forum and the very well regarded auction house I purchased the piece from didn't see the tone as questionable its hard to agree with another third party assessment. I've had coins been given details grades in the passed for good reason, I just think they've got it very wrong for this piece.