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My Best Cherrypick, 1873 Half Dollar

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This just came in and is my best cherrypick at only $25. Would it grade a 2 or possible 3?

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 Posted 04/20/2020  8:50 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Coinfrog to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
I think it makes AG-03. I am not an expert on this series, but this might be the "Open 3" variety, and if so, you have yourself a very valuable coin even in this grade.
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 Posted 04/20/2020  9:15 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add matthewvincent to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Here is the comparison for a half dollar:
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 Posted 04/20/2020  9:48 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Greasy Fingers to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Looks like the open 3 variety to me...wow

What do you mean by "this just came in"?
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 Posted 04/20/2020  9:53 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add westernsky to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
I would say AG- 3. Nice score!

Maybe the TPG will agree, too!
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It was an ebay auction for a 6 coin lot and they all looked like this one. The sellers images were not that good and I won the auction at $148. The coins came in/arrived in the mail and confirmed what I thought it was.
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Fantastic cherrypick, my friend! I agree, AG-03.
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Just make 100% sure that this example is not an altered closed 3 type, then deliberately disguised by wearing it down.

The bottom part of the 3 looks very fat, and close to the rim.

Nevertheless, let's hope it is in fact, an open 3.
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Yeah, I noticed that fat bottom too.
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well done! great cherrypick!
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This just came back from PCGS and made my day. They have confirmed!

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Congrats, great cherrypick!
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Wow what a snag, you definitely deserve a pat on the back on that win!
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Wonderful cherry pick and wonderful grading results!

Congrats!
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That's fantastic! Really happy for you!
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