1853 Half Cent...grade & Variety? - Coin Community Forum

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paddy murphy Valued Member United States 401 Posts	Posted 03/29/2013 09:49 am AU-53? Picture is a little off because I had to take the flash off, in hand coin is beautiful chocolate color. Report this Post to the Staff

jerryc39 Pillar of the Community United States 3156 Posts	Posted 03/29/2013 10:34 am don't see any wear on the coin. couple of darker spots on reverse and small rim nick around 4o'clock maybe? looks like uncirculated detail to me though Report this Post to the Staff
paddy murphy Valued Member United States 401 Posts	Posted 03/29/2013 10:55 am I got it for XF+ $$$ but it looks MS-62 BN in hand. I wish my android pictures didn't distort the color so much.... Report this Post to the Staff
panzaldi Bedrock of the Community United States 18663 Posts	Posted 03/29/2013 1:48 pm I think AU50 is a fair appraisal. without seeing better pics I couldn't go MS. there appears to be a little rub on the hair bun and around the ear but its really hard to tell and there are several spots that would keep it from going higher. Report this Post to the Staff
ProfLiz Valued Member United States 373 Posts	Posted 03/29/2013 2:39 pm I can't tell luster in the photo, and it is hard to distinguish wear from glare. It's also hard to tell if there are surface issues, like cleaning. But I agree that there might be AU-level wear above the ear, etc. If so, I'd say AU50 without luster, AU53 with luster. The spot in the obverse field might be grade limiting. The variety is easy: There's only one for this date, C-1. Report this Post to the Staff
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