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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Even common 19th c. silver coins that circulated everyday for 75+ years seldom looked like this, much less a Kennedy half that ranks among the least circulated non-commemorative coins in history.  Edited by Coinfrog
12/15/2018 8:04 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Easy to do: Grind in down, buff it smooth on a wheel, and then tumble it to obscure the work.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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I don't know guys. I found it roll hunting. Maybe it was tumbling in a dryer for awhile.  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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yes an honestly worn coin, would have the highest points worn down first..
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Pillar of the Community
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Easy to do: Grind in down, buff it smooth on a wheel, and then tumble it to obscure the work. That works for me CF. Just seems like a lot of work for zero reward. I'm just wondering, what would be the point? When we were kids we use to make 14-D Lincolns from 44-D's. Nice profit from the other kids in the neighborhood.  If I made this one, I would have left a readable date. Edited by USSID18
12/15/2018 8:24 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I would have as well, but I would have started with a Franklin rather than a Kennedy.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Quote:I would have as well, but I would have started with a Franklin rather than a Kennedy. Exactly, silver! Why a clad Kennedy. |
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 United States
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I'm with the frog on this one that the wear was accelerated by someone because while of course the highest points wear first, the lines between the body and wings of the eagle are in suspiciously good shape for such a well worn coin. As to motive, I can only offer that perhaps someone was envisioning a short cut to creating their lowball set.
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
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Pillar of the Community
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I think we (you) ran this one to ground. Thanks for the feedback gents!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Another vote for "artificially worn." |
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Okay, you guys have sold me. Just for fun, let's take it to the next level. Hypothetically, "if" I were to submitted it (which I'm not), what (in your opinion) would the return slab exactly say?......or would they not even grade it?
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Tom, it wouldn't say anything . The only thing that would be on that slab would be this :   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That is funny T-Bop...I agree with you that there is no way that is honest wear. Still kind of cool and I would probably carry it in my pocket.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hypothetically, "if" I were to submitted it (which I'm not), what (in your opinion) would the return slab exactly say?......or would they not even grade it? I don't think it would be slabbed. Even for a details slab PCGS would have to be able to determine a date and mint mark. It should come back in a body bag with a 86 Authenticity Unverifiable designation Quote:
If a coin is worn or damaged to an extent that makes it impossible to identify the date, mint mark, or variety, an Authenticity Unverifiable will be issued but, it you were lucky, it would come back in a 96 No Service body bag with a refunded fee  |
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