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Grade Of 1853 Seated Liberty Half Dime

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NumisEd Pillar of the Community United States 585 Posts	Posted 12/02/2020 1:15 pm I think the coin looks pretty nice. The seller has it at "Extra Fine", but I am not so sure about that. I think it is closer to VF30-35. Your thoughts? Report this Post to the Staff

Zurie Pillar of the Community United States 2817 Posts	Posted 12/02/2020 1:36 pm Reverse photo is pretty blurry, but it looks like a safe VF-35, and might make XF-40. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 54721 Posts	Posted 12/02/2020 1:53 pm I'm at VF-35 as well. Report this Post to the Staff
Ty2020b Pillar of the Community United States 1972 Posts	Posted 12/02/2020 3:49 pm Agreed on VF-35 as well. My AU-MS Buffalo Ni. Set My In-Progress Registry Set Report this Post to the Staff
suipakpaikungfu Pillar of the Community United States 725 Posts	Posted 12/02/2020 4:15 pm I'd say 35, 40 on a good day. Report this Post to the Staff
GMS5 Pillar of the Community Canada 1035 Posts	Posted 12/02/2020 4:48 pm I'll say XF. Detail is complete with high points flat Report this Post to the Staff
matthewvincent Pillar of the Community United States 3462 Posts	Posted 12/02/2020 5:33 pm Sure is pretty! The pole, where it crosses the arm, is worn a little too much for an XF grade. VF-35 sounds about right. Brother, can you spare a "BARBER" dime? Report this Post to the Staff
fortcollins Pillar of the Community United States 1822 Posts	Posted 12/02/2020 7:23 pm Add me to the VF-35 camp. It has nice eye appeal for the grade. Report this Post to the Staff
Sharkman Valued Member United States 346 Posts	Posted 12/02/2020 8:43 pm 37 1/2 tweener Report this Post to the Staff
BH1964 Pillar of the Community United States 9564 Posts	Posted 12/02/2020 9:18 pm It might make XF by modern grading standards. Traditionally I believe it would be VF+. ANA #R3154474 Report this Post to the Staff
NumisEd Pillar of the Community United States 585 Posts	Posted 12/02/2020 10:31 pm Quote: The pole, where it crosses the arm, is worn a little too much for an XF grade. Is the state of the pole in Seated Liberty coins the typical "make-or-break" point with respect to VF to XF grading? Report this Post to the Staff
Zurie Pillar of the Community United States 2817 Posts	Posted 12/02/2020 11:56 pm I don't think you can focus on one single point on any coin that will reliably differentiate grades. You really need to assess multiple areas on both sides. Report this Post to the Staff
panzaldi Pillar of the Community United States 9774 Posts	Posted 12/03/2020 3:00 pm with Zurie. too many times I see folks on here looking at just one marker for a grade determination. usually a newbie. the entire coin must be taken into consideration, I've seen XF40's with the pole not complete. in fact just look at photograde and you will see just that. i have this one VF35 Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 21915 Posts	Posted 12/11/2020 5:42 pm VF-35 straight grade. Report this Post to the Staff
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