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CollegeBarbers Pillar of the Community United States 2649 Posts	Posted 01/02/2017 10:34 am I picked up this coin as a Christmas gift to myself (part of my first real coin purchase in months!) but am unsure of its grade. I have an idea based upon my collecting Canadian large cents but I'll see what you guys think. I just love the reverse design. ANA and IBNS member YouTube channel 7070 type set Walking Liberty set Want list Trade list Report this Post to the Staff

Biedercoins Pillar of the Community United States 1606 Posts	Posted 01/02/2017 11:10 am Sweet looking coin although I wouldn't have a clue if asked to grade it. I would think a half crown would call for silver, though. Maybe it is due to the state of the treasury at the end of the war. Are they always copper? Report this Post to the Staff
Bigchip22 Valued Member Canada 458 Posts	Posted 01/02/2017 1:36 pm going by other Canadian George coins the grade is the lowest you can get is good grade not sure what metal they would have use after the war. Report this Post to the Staff
NumisRob Bedrock of the Community United Kingdom 18044 Posts	Posted 01/02/2017 2:46 pm As a British collector I'd say Nearly VF. It wouldn't quite make a VF grade as the hairlines between the ear and the parting are virtually worn flat. But I'd say it's better than Fine on account of the good detail on the shield on the reverse and the well-defined eye and ear. I'm sorry but I couldn't even guess at a numeric grade. This was the first year of cupro-nickel coinage and the coin contains no silver. These halfcrowns had a relatively short life as they were withdrawn on December 31, 1969 as part of the preparations for decimal currency. This is a nice typical circulated specimen. My Trade List: https://goccf.com/t/194596 My Wants List: https://goccf.com/t/191710 Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 01/02/2017 3:12 pm F-15 or perhaps VF-20 at best. Report this Post to the Staff
geraltttt82 Valued Member United Kingdom 367 Posts	Posted 01/02/2017 5:35 pm In my opinion VF- Report this Post to the Staff
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