1936 Texas Centennial Half Dollar For Grading

You have had the coin for 50 years. That tells me you are not planning on selling it. I don't think the packaging adds a lot of value. I would take it out, but keep the packaging
Maybe send it to get graded

I do want to remove it but I think I'll wait. I did read that they originally came in a different holder and didn't add much value. Thanks for the replies and maybe I'll take it out soon !

Ok, I removed it and it is pretty. But its probably because it has sentimental value to me. When looking at it through the usb scope it looks like it has ware ?
What is the golden color ?
Thanks,
Ken

The old packaging may have failed this coin somewhat.
Now, perhaps best to have this coin slabbed, for it own protection. A close fitting hard capsule OK, if you don't wish to have it slabbed.

The patina not quite so attractive, to my eye. It makes the finer detail of the design harder to see at a glance.
Nevertheless,
the potential slabbed value would justify the cost of grading and shipping fees.

For my grading opinion, for what it's worth:
AU-58. (I needed the close up pictures to be able to say something.)

I wouldn't really call it the wrong place, I just thought it may be a better fit to get the attention of a couple members that actively collect classic commemoratives.

I'm with sel in regards to the toning based on these images.

I think the coin will be a lot more attractive with a proper photo. The camera scope he is using is not good for coins this size. Anything over the size of a penny you will lose focus on more than half the coin. You could take a better photo putting this coin under a decent light source and using the camera on your cell phone. These coins can be VERY tricky to photograph.

With this coin being in your Family this long I would send it off to have it Graded/slabbed(with the potential value of the coin I would send it to PCGS) and keep it in the Family. In a slab you can show it off without worrying about fingerprints or any other damage that could happen, also you will always know what Grade it is and value.

The toning on the coin is more than likely what you are attributing as wear, I would assume.

Love the coin and thanks for sharing!

No, but the cellophane is stained with a brown/gold color that is dry.

I just stumbled upon this thread - too bad I didn't see it earlier! I see that Riellyscions still visits here, so maybe he'll stop by...



Just a common stylistic device used by many artists of the time, though it dates to a much earlier time (Think Romans). It is rooted in the fact that the Latin alphabet did not have distinct/separate letters for the current "U" and "V."



I don't believe the packaging shown is original packaging of the Texas Centennial Committee. It appears to be something put together by a coin dealer. For most collectors, such packaging would add very little value to the coin. Verifiable original packaging from the Committee, however, would add a real premium!



The color you see appears to be a combination of toning and chemical transfer from its package. As you've stated that the coin has strong sentimental value, I would suggest having the coin conserved by a professional coin conservation service and then graded/encapsulated. This would stop further corrosion, maximize its visual appeal and protect it going forward.

Please post any other questions you may have.