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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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photos are not the best but it appears to be in the VF30/35 range. I'm leaning 35 as the obverse is stronger than a 30
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Seems to me the LIBERTY headband should have sharper upper and lower edges for VF or better. I'm at F-15 based on these images.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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A good example of why you can't always rely on LIBERTY for grading.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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I am in the VF30-35 range as well.
In Australia, in all of my collecting experience, I have yet to see my first Barber Half in MS-60 or better.
I assume this type and denomination saw lots of circulation.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
They did circulate well, like all Barber denominations, but these can be had in lower MS grades for very reasonable prices.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6394 Posts |
I have this 1894-S half, graded VF-30 in an old small ANACS holder. Seems clearly to be higher grade than the OP coin. Just sayin'!   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3660 Posts |
Tougher depression-era San Francisco date. Strike quality is an issue for these coins. I'd like to see better photos, but IMHO it looks in the upper VF range (30-35). If it straight grades at 30 or 35, you did well on the price. At VF-35, you are in at wholesale. It's at least an RBI double if it hits 40. Everything depends on what is lurking in the shadows and the surface crud.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5832 Posts |
Appear to be VF-25. VF-35 need to have LIBERTY complete.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
I'll stay at VF-35 tops. This is not an EF coin on either side.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4680 Posts |
Possibly VF30, leaning towards VF Details ED. Reverse looks like it has some patches of pitting.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4692 Posts |
That is a scarce coin in mid grades. Vf35 or better. Under rated and tough to find. This series is very under appreciated in my opinion. Strong reverses are really difficult to find pre 1900. Nice coin.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4692 Posts |
joabler. That hit on the cheek held it back. I have a complete set but if you want to sell your example let me know since I am always looking to upgrade.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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So when did you clean up all the crud ?   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3660 Posts |
The in-hand pics are interesting. On the obverse, the lower leaves and hairline at the forehead are VF-35, but LIBERTY is pretty weak. The reverse detail at the head, neck, talons, feathers, and shield is VF-35. I'd look past the lower band at LIBERTY and see an overall bourse floor VF-35 here. IMHO, it's a tossup between VF-30 and VF-35 with a TPG. I agree with @Coinfrog, neither side makes EF. Pretty decent purchase. These depression era dates are tough critters VF and up. The reverse strike is definitely solid on this one. |
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