1855 Half Cent - Please Grade And Explain

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matthewpj73 Valued Member United States 187 Posts	Posted 10/16/2011 6:07 pm Hello all, so here's an 1855 Half Cent, which I would like to have some opinions on the grade. Also, I have a question on this coin (late 1850s Half Cents in general) - with the low mintages why aren't these coins worth more? Am I mistaken or do they seem a bit undervalued? Thanks, Matthew Report this Post to the Staff

jessvc1 Pillar of the Community United States 2596 Posts	Posted 10/16/2011 7:45 pm I would grade this Xf because of wear in the hair, rim and the leaves. Edited by jessvc1 10/16/2011 7:46 pm Report this Post to the Staff
jessvc1 Pillar of the Community United States 2596 Posts	Posted 10/16/2011 7:50 pm The value of a coin type depends on the market. As the number of collectors increases for a certain coin type the prices usually go up too. Some coins are always high no matter the coin type because of rarity. Edited by jessvc1 10/16/2011 7:53 pm Report this Post to the Staff
D0ubl3Eagle Pillar of the Community United States 5854 Posts	Posted 10/16/2011 8:12 pm I think this coin is a AU-55 or 58 but I could see this coin being graded MS. I think there might be a slight amount of friction on the leaves. Report this Post to the Staff
jessvc1 Pillar of the Community United States 2596 Posts	Posted 10/16/2011 8:18 pm It is a good strike what messed me up is the rim. I cant tell if that is PMD or if that is from worn dies. Report this Post to the Staff
jessvc1 Pillar of the Community United States 2596 Posts	Posted 10/16/2011 8:21 pm I guess this is a coin where a loupe would come in handy. Report this Post to the Staff
TJsCoins Pillar of the Community United States 3229 Posts	Posted 10/16/2011 11:06 pm My guess is au. If you do not mind my asking how much did you pay? I paid $80 for my 1851. By the way, great coin! Report this Post to the Staff
rachums107 Pillar of the Community United States 3345 Posts	Posted 10/16/2011 11:13 pm I think these coins were becoming unpopular in the mid 1800's so many weren't circulated or lost. Report this Post to the Staff
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