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syeb Valued Member United States 282 Posts	Posted 06/05/2016 12:20 am In my continuing quest to complete my bust half collection I am looking at this. Although it is obviously cleaned it does seem like a relatively decent specimen with VF30 obverse details and a slightly worse reverse. What does CCF think about the authenticity and grade were I to submit it? Key points do seem to match O-113a attribution. And the next step would be figuring out what to pay relative to a straight slabbed coin. I would love opinions on that although I understand it is highly subjective. Usually it is not that difficult but this is a relatively illiquid coin. Appreciate any pointers I can get. Report this Post to the Staff

TypeCoin971793 Pillar of the Community United States 6370 Posts	Posted 06/05/2016 06:59 am I actually think this is closer to EF-40 with a crappy strike. Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 06/05/2016 10:04 am Perhaps most of the evidence of a shallow strike has been worn off. With light strike most of the detail on the high points only is affected. Most of the detail at a shallower height to the fields is more likely to be struck up. I think VF20. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinCollector2012 Pillar of the Community United States 8137 Posts	Posted 06/05/2016 1:00 pm VF-20 Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 06/05/2016 4:41 pm VF-30, poor reverse strike. billjones, you out there? What say you? Report this Post to the Staff
billjones Pillar of the Community United States 1499 Posts	Posted 06/05/2016 4:54 pm The 1805 half dollar comes with a well struck obverse fairly often. The reverse usually with a stronger strike than this. I'm also a bit concerned about the scratch on Ms. Liberty's neck and the color. My net grade would be VF-20. Edited by billjones 06/05/2016 4:55 pm Report this Post to the Staff
syeb Valued Member United States 282 Posts	Posted 06/05/2016 4:56 pm Yes, that scratch makes me nervous. Looks like Ms. Liberty got into a fight in the saloon back in the old West. Report this Post to the Staff
billjones Pillar of the Community United States 1499 Posts	Posted 06/05/2016 5:51 pm I don't think that you will get a straight grade on this piece if you submit it to NGC or PCGS. Report this Post to the Staff
syeb Valued Member United States 282 Posts	Posted 06/05/2016 6:12 pm Billjones: Understood. If I do buy this I will submit it only to guarantee authenticity. But I think I would rather live with a hole for now than with something I don't like glaring at me. As always I appreciate the insight and knowledge I gain from CCF. Report this Post to the Staff
Joseph7420 Bedrock of the Community Canada 11922 Posts	Posted 06/05/2016 11:04 pm VF-25 for me. Report this Post to the Staff
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