Opinions On 1829 1/2 Dollar Missing Edge Lettering

Sorry, I'm new and now see there is a section for error coins so if someone wants to move it there please do.... Dave

Thanks for the reply, I've heard they are rare too. I might have to send this one off to be checked out because it looks good to me too. Thanks again, Dave

Based on seeing little or no rim and in some places almost no dentils my first impression is that it was shaved.

This could be done with some wet and dry fine sandpaper and a degree of patience that wouldn't leave a bulged rim.
The weight of this coin is critical to determine if it is genuine IMHO

I fully agree that a highly-accurate weight measurement is in order, but the issue-appropriate completeness of the denticles and the slight rounding on the rim are very encouraging details. Waiting with bated breath for further information.

I ended up having a friend that runs a brick and mortar coin store send this coin to be looked at by both PCGS and NGC. PCGS graded it problem free VF20 but never made mention of the plain edge on the holder. Sent it to NGC and it came back VF25 with an Overton # 110 but no mention of the plain edge either. I got the receipt for the NGC submission and it was checked for variety plus, then typed next to that Overton/Plain Edge, but it wasn't checked in the box for mint error so I imagine that's why they didn't confirm or deny the error. So as of now I'm really no better off than I was before except I know it's a gradable coin. I'm also out two grading and shipping fees which all added up are more than the coin is worth so I'm not real eager to try again....

Thought I'd give an update on the outcome of this coin. It went back to NGC in the v.f. 25 slab. They cracked it, looked at it and sent it back in a details grade holder that says edge damage!! I thought they guaranteed the grade once they stabbed it? At least they didn't charge me to down grade it but I'm still not happy about any of it. On a more positive note I sent a few other coins in that came back with much better results like an 1806 half dollar that I cracked from an EF-40 PCI holder that came back as NGC EF 45! Also an 1805 dime I bought raw came back NGC G 6. Also did two Draped Bust quarters and two draped bust halves all bought raw on ebay and they all came back in righteous slabs. I don't have those yet but will try to get some pics up when they get here.:

I still think it needs to be looked at by some GOOD Bust half specialists because I and not convinced it is the result of a damaged edge. I don't trust the TPG's with something like this.