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Valued Member
United States
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I bought this coin in a lot of silver coins mostly for the melt value.this seems to be a better date coin. Is it worth grading?   *** Edited by Staff to clarify the topic title. Please put as much info in the title as possible; they are crucial.  *** |
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New Member
United States
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Nice coin! My opinion isn't worth much as I am fairly new to the numismatic side of things (I've mainly bought junk silver until recently), but it looks XF-40 to me. And RedBook has that at $575 if that is indeed the grade. So it seems worth it to me. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
555 Posts |
Looks worth it, nice coin!
There is a variety worth more where there is a die crack from liberty's nose to the rim, I unfortunately don't see it here.
The variety is attributed to the Confederacy.
Can you get a zoomed in photo there?
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
1502 Posts |
Why do you want to grade it?
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Valued Member
 United States
234 Posts |
The reason I would grade it would be if I ever sold it may hold more value. I was surprised to find this coin mixed with walking liberty and Franklin half dollars. |
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Moderator
 United States
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Not sure if it is worth the expense, but I like the tone and subtle circulation cameo.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The reason I would grade it would be if I ever sold it may hold more value. Most likely although the cost of membership and grading fees would eat away at any extra value. Plus you always run the inherent risk of the 'Monday vs Friday' grader. IE: it could come back as DETAILS and then you have less value. Personally I would not waste your money. If you do intend to sell it at some point you could always send the raw coin to Great Collections and they would handle grading/selling for you. I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorationsDirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccawDirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting |
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New Member
United States
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It's strange to find that in a bag of 20th-century silver. It could've been an accident, or the seller didn't know what they had.
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Moderator
United States
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Mistakes do happen, and ignorance is a possibility. Not the first time a member has found a treasure in the junk bin.
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Valued Member
United States
234 Posts |
I bought it from a friend who was cleaning out a house and the owners said he could keep anything he found.This was the oldest coin in the lot.
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United States
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I bought it from a friend who was cleaning out a house and the owners said he could keep anything he found. Excellent! |
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United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2001 Posts |
PCGS has this at $725 in straight grade XF-40. You may want to consider ANACS. No membership, No minimum if 15 day tier service, $24 per coin for grading and encapsulation plus a $29 fee for the return shipping (insured for up to $1000)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1653 Posts |
From the photos it appears authentic with acceptable surfaces.
Not a Confederate issue.
If you got that for melt, you got a bargain.
Send it on in.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4415 Posts |
IMHO, this is a solid XF-40 with great eye-appeal. The central obverse issue will likely prompt a "details" grade. It is was it is, so why slab it? As others noted it's not a Confederate issue, nor is it a scarce date, but it is a great type coin. Many collectors would rather see a coin like this housed in a type set album. Count me among them.
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02/19/2026 10:00 am
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Many collectors would rather see a coin like this housed in a type set album. Count me among them. Indeed. |
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Posted 02/18/2026 2:28 pm
