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Pillar of the Community
Germany
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The obverse has some weakness (or possibly a hit?) across parts of the the bust. How would you grade this with this weakness?   |
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United States
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yes, the rub/hit might keep it from being graded problem free and if so, I am in at Fine Details. The reverse at 10:00 has some extra rim issues that also prevent a problem free grading IMO.
In any event, it is another wonderful piece from your vault. Lovely rare coin!
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United States
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Canada
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I think that's it's just weakness. Furthmore TPG's are very liberal whrn grading Federal Coinage and I think it'd grade problem-free. I'd say it's in the F-12 - F-15 range (I'm not familiar with grading Flowim g Hair coinage aside from the Dollar and Half Dollar). Another Spectacular Coin. |
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Israel
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I think it'd grade problem free F12.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Yeah, if anything is keeping it from problem free, it would be that mark across liberty's face. The reverse rim issues are extremely minor, and probably not even noticable in hand given the size of the coin.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'll be the oddball and say VF details, net grade Fine.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The details are F-15 IMO, but I don't know if it'll grade problem-free.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7651 Posts |
Planchet flaw and/or adjustment marks prior to striking. I'd give it a F12.
A very nice coin!
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 United States
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United States
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United States
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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I'm at F12 also. Your coins never cease to amaze me. Thanks for sharing them
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Pillar of the Community
 Germany
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Lest I forget, thank you all for your comments on this coin.
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New Member
United States
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Looks to be a F-12 or so with attractive surfaces. Your coin represents an example of the LM-3 die marriage, as described in Logan and McCloskey's Federal Half Dimes. The authors of the book considered this variety an R-5 (31-75 examples known) in 1998. The rarity rating is still unchanged in Steve Crain's latest condition census in the JR Journal. The die marriage may be significant in regards to this example, not only because of the rarity but because of the die crack that nearly bisects the obverse. Although it is well hidden on this coin due to the wear, you'll notice a die crack passing through the hair (hairline, behind the ear, etc.). It looks as if this is were the weakness begins. Just a theory but perhaps the crack had a role in the weakness and/or uneven wear throughout the area? Here is a high grade example from Heritage that may allow you to see the crack more clearly:  Jesse |
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Germany
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Jesse, thank you vey much for taking the time to attribute this Half Dime. This is a pleasant surprise. I tried once to attribute it by looking at Heritage photos, but gave up. I do not recall seeing a die crack on the bisecting the obverse, but as you mention, this is probably due to wear (but also my eyesight!) With regards, |
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