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1926 S Half Dollar Oregon

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 Posted 11/12/2024  09:07 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Moniker to your friends list
Thank you Commem, yes the strike looks strong, and satiny finish.The lack of luster worries me I will ask seller if there is luster present.

Thank you Confrog, Livingwater. and Ijn
I see a small hit on the thigh and one on a ray on the reverse. Few dings on edges

Spectacular design imho but these was minted in large numbers, numismedia says around 275S for ms65 but I guess unslabbed go much cheaper.
They seem to be easy to find for sale

Would be a nice commemorative to own

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 Posted 11/12/2024  10:38 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Jakes Coins to your friends list
Nice looking coin, certainly could be a ms65, would need pics with luster to be certain. Almost all of the early (1892-1954) commemoratives are very neat coin designs with low mintages, would love to complete the "type set" at some point.
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 Posted 11/12/2024  1:18 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add DOCC to your friends list
I agree with Commens - I'll guess there is plenty of luster but the lighting angle is hiding. Nice strong strike and details.
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 Posted 11/12/2024  2:28 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Moniker to your friends list
Thank you for comments, yes strong strike I find it very pleasant. Is there any difference beetween the regular strike and the S in appearance. Most I see on ebay don't have as strong strike.

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 Posted 11/12/2024  2:44 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add nickelsearcher to your friends list
Lovely example, certainly mid-MS minimum.


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Is there any difference between the regular strike and the S in appearance.


I'm not clear on what you mean by the term 'regular strike'. In 1926 this coin was produced at both the Philadelphia and San Francisco mints with all coins struck as business strike examples.

To the best of my knowledge there were no plans or efforts to produce 'special strike' examples.

Your well struck example is a result of a coin produced on a fresh(er) set of dies on a well adjusted coining press.
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 Posted 11/12/2024  4:24 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add southsav to your friends list
One of the better designs IMO and quite pleasing to the eye!

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 Posted 11/12/2024  5:23 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Moniker to your friends list
@nickelsearcher

i meant between P and S variant, not rarity more general appearance
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 Posted 11/12/2024  6:37 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Coinfrog to your friends list
Sure looks lustrous to me!
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 Posted 11/12/2024  7:16 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Morgans Dad to your friends list
Thanks for sharing Moniker,

I see wear on the coin as mentioned, Small circulation nicks, dings, etc.

Hands on the bow are an indication of that high spot taking wear Among the First high areas on the coin's surface to Show or Indicate Wear. See more worn examples...

The rim has hits as are Also an indication of Circulation.

The strike is a Strong one, Although Far Too Many , Non Original distractions on an Awesome design.

Luster is Another ? Whats up There..... Dipped prior

Just not an MS-65, .......In My Opinion

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 Posted 11/12/2024  9:38 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Marv65 to your friends list
Wow! That's a beautiful example!
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 Posted 11/12/2024  9:54 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Errers and Varietys to your friends list
Very nice!
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 Posted 11/13/2024  08:10 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Moniker to your friends list
Well here is a followup for anyone that is interested. Seems lustrous. But allready at 140 dollars


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Well here is a followup for anyone that is interested. Seems lustrous.

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But allready at 140 dollars
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 Posted 11/17/2024  02:34 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Moniker to your friends list
Update it went for 230s and I choose to skip it since there are graded ones available for that kind of money.. so I feelt that risking that kind of money was uncalled for. It's always hard when one can not handle the coin Iin hand before buying. Thanks for all good info I got in this thread, hopefully I will be able to grab a good example in the future
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