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1858 Seated Half - For Your Consideration

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I am kinda split on this coin as far as the color goes. My 7070 is predominately untoned (except my 1854 dime). What does the CCF think? High AU?

Your opinions, as always, is greatly appreciated!

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It is a decent example but the toning does not grab me either.
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Looks like a nice old piece of silver to me!
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I like it! Nothing better than an unmolested surface!
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As for the coin itself, I love it. To my eye, the toning is very appealing, but that's all personal preference.

Your call on the album. I would put It in my type book without thought, it's just up to what you want your set to look like. Throw it in there and show us some pics of your album!
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My 7070 is all slabbed (which I would have this one done also), my "album" is in a couple of trays in a Pelican case.
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Looks like a nice AU-58.
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I like the coin very much. Nice patina. As for grade, I would guess AU-53. It has some wear in places like the knee and feathers but IMO not enough luster or lack of wear to bring it up to the higher AU grades. Nice strike though. It is up to you if you want to get it or not but I think it would be a worth addition.
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It's pretty bad that I was having dreams about this half last night!
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It *might* do 55; 53 is a better guesstimate. Either way, for my eyes, an absolute keeper. Ten times out of ten.
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I also think AU53 and an absolute keeper!! The colors on the reverse alone are worth keeping!

I would worry about everything in your 7070 matching up. IMO, this one has a place in anyone's 7070!!
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oih82w8,

Which one did you end up buying. The half or the Half Cent?

The half is stunning in my opinion .... you just don't see them very often with this eye appeal!
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I'll bet he bought both...I would have.
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I think AU50/53 on this coin, but still a lovely piece.
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