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1915-S Panama-Pacific Expo Commem Half - CCF Thoughts Please

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I'm not stating the coin has had to have been cleaned because it is raw, but at the same time anyone who convinces themselves it is problem-free based upon a single, poor image is simply engaging in wishful thinking. You won't know about the coin until you have it in-hand and, since you have stated that you cannot tell a previously cleaned coin from an uncleaned coin, you will need to bring the piece to someone you not only trust, but someone who knows what they are looking at with respect to surfaces.
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I prefer the one you are considering to the MS62 example. Maybe its the picture of the MS62 one but the face does not look as defined, the hair looks like blob, less details on the leaves, I could go on.

If you were to hand me those two and the one you were considering was graded High AU, I would pick that High AU over the MS62 everyday (based on those pictures).
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It's a ncie looking coin, but two points stand out. As commems said, looks like wear on the eagle, where it's tarnished. And as Tom B points out, I'd want to have this one in hand before I made a decision.
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Home now from too much work on a long Thursday ...

My quick glance leads me to the opinion of AU55 with uncertain surfaces.

The coin has seen circulation rub ... and not able to judge the surfaces based on posted seller photos.

I will note the coin has most likely been dipped ... the remnants of the tab-toning ring on obverse and reverse are strong indicators of an old dipping.

My opinion ... AU55 with questionable surfaces.

David
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