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Valued Member
United States
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Commem I believe that you are correct about the Columbian. When that one shows up on ebay every once in awhile the mark in the center reminds me of a ladies high heel foot print. |
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  United States
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The current Panama Pacific in my set was acquired in January 2102 and is certified at PCGS VG08. It can be seen in the early pages of this long running thread and has defied a downgrade .... until hopefully now.  I acquired the following example recently in an ebay auction ... 1915-S Panama Pacific International Exposition Half - AG03 (Raw) The reverse wear does not match the obverse wear condition ... somewhat puzzling to me. In hand I judge to be authentic and free from any abuse that could preclude certification as an 'honest' downgrade. My experience suggest a grade at AG03 when the PCGS wizards render their opinions. That would make this a Pop 2/4 coin ... with 2 certified at the ultimate PO01 grade .... both of which are in the sets of my other friends who share this passion for circulated classic silver commemoratives. Enjoy - David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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United States
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Nice acquisition! Good luck with the grading.  |
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Valued Member
United States
469 Posts |
If Circulated Classic Commems were Morgan dollars they would grade a lot lower. |
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Valued Member
United States
50 Posts |
Reading this post has motivated me to attempt this type set also.. I won't be able to finish it as quickly, but I am excited to get started on it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 120grain! Looks like fun. Keep us posted on your progress AND  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Indeed - Keep us up to date on your progress! to the CCF! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2622 Posts |
Good luck with your set 120grain! And I'm loving your collection nickelsearcher! That Panama half looks really cool as a low ball! |
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United States
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Update with a PCGS wizards grade opinion ... 1915-S Panama Pacific International Exposition Half Dollar - PCGS FR02 With some expertise in the series I truly expected AG03 ... but as shared in many of the pages above have come to expect grading variability from the wizards on these seldom seen circulated coins. This Pan-Pac is now Pop 3 at FR02 with 2 outstanding PO01 certified examples lower ... both examples in the sets of friends of mine who are pursuing this same difficult pursuit. Enjoy - David |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
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Congrats on another successful downgrade! That is one worn out coin!
Would enjoying seeing an image of the coin's reverse if you get the chance.
I applaud your continuing efforts to assemble a low ball set, I've enjoyed watching the set grow and "get worse!"
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Pillar of the Community
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The current Panama Pacific in my set was acquired in January 2102 So how is the world in 2102? |
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United States
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Would enjoying seeing an image of the coin's reverse Scroll near the top of this page commems and you'll see one. The reverse has a somewhat puzzling wear pattern and was cause for my estimate as AG03. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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ckrak -  I got it! |
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United States
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Update with a PCGS wizards grade opinion ...
1915-S Panama Pacific International Exposition Half Dollar - PCGS FR02 Excellent!  |
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Valued Member
United States
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That coin is a beauty, congrats.
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