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Pillar of the Community
Germany
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Here is an example of the 1836 reeded edge half dollar. This issue was struck using the newly installed close collar steam-driven press, which impressed the coin with a reeded edge, instead of the lettered edge used before. The number of half dollar struck with the new press was small, but certainly larger than the commonly quoted number of 1200. From what I have read, the actual number was quite a bit higher, with 5000 seeming plausible. I would be glad to have your comments and opinions on this coin. How would you grade it, and would it grade cleanly given the edge knock which can be seen on the reverse?    |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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VF-25, not sure the bump would give it a details grade, my guess not.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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VF-20. Nice looking surfaces. Great coin.
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Pillar of the Community
 Germany
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Thank you all for your input.
Any more opinions on whether the edge bump would keep this coin from grading cleanly?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Imo, the rim bump is minor so I don't think it would affect the grade.
Once it is encased in plastic I doubt the bump will be noticeable unless one is really, really looking closely at it.
-MV
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I do t think it would detail for that. Just one persons opinion though.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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VERY nice rare coin! I think it would TPG grade. I like VF-25.  GERMANICVS, I know I've said it before, but your collection amazes me!! |
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Posted 03/15/2014 2:26 pm
