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The seller has this listed as a "VF", I am fairly certain that would very conservative. I have made a practice NOT to buy Raw coins anymore since I got burned pretty good last time. I apologize for the small image, but this is what I got from the seller. What does the CCF think of this 1861 Half Dime? "...we learn by doing"Aristotle Thanks for the feedback!  (sellers image)  Edited by oih82w8
10/26/2012 2:30 pm
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This one looks EF to me, you made a nice buy.
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AU-55. Slight wear on corn and apparent dulling in the fields. Probably an AU-53 technical grade but a beautiful, natural coin overall.
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Did you notice the overdate? Do you know if the 1861/0 considered an error or a variety?  Update: I just saw on PCGS Coin Facts that the overdate is a " variety". Edited by oih82w8
10/26/2012 11:23 pm
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I believe an error, and if I remember right, its worth quite a bit more. I'd suggest buying raw actually, just be really careful and make sure you have a return policy. You can get much better deals. Avoid NGC.
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VF?  FS-301 1861/0, not common but known in very high grade - PCGS has one in MS67. Worth a premium all the same. |
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I have tried to incorporate some "out of the ordinary" coins in my slabbed 7070, so this should fit right in. Return policy...check. SsuperDdave, I saw the examples on PCGS, WOW!  This is what Numismedia shows; Half Dimes - 1861 1 over 0 FMV Prices (Good-MS60) F12 $52 VF20 101 XF40 230 AU50 390 AU53 420 AU55 492 AU58 540 MS60 690 http://www.numismedia.com/cgi-bin/c...de2=pricesmsEdited by oih82w8
10/26/2012 7:27 pm
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I'm also leaning toward AU53. Looks to be a killer strike too.
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I think I did pretty good for the price I paid. I still can't believe they were calling this a "VF".  Edited by oih82w8
10/27/2012 11:34 pm
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I'd call it a solid XF45, chance AU50. Nice coin.
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I received the Half Dime yesterday, here are some rough "end table" images;   I really like the ornate reverse on the final design type of the Half Dimes. I need to get this one slabbed so I can start my " Days of Slabbed 7070" thread. Edited by oih82w8
10/30/2012 1:59 pm
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I am going to call it EF-40. Nice pickup!
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