1936-S Cincinnati Music Center Commemorative Half Dollar

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coinsarecool Valued Member 165 Posts	Posted 01/19/2015 09:36 am Hello everyone. I am looking at buying this coin here: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/1936-S-Cinci...t_128wt_1362 What would be a reasonble price for this coin? The bidding started at 99 cents. Thanks for your input!! Report this Post to the Staff

KenKat Pillar of the Community United States 4085 Posts	Posted 01/19/2015 09:47 am I am from Cincinnati so your post caught my eye. There are a lot of surface marks on the coin that are suspect to me so I don't think it is uncirculated; they are almost like divots or dings in the surface (not scratches). I would probably look for a different example but that is just my opinion. My 7070 US Type Set My 7100 Lincoln Cent Set (now with updates!) Report this Post to the Staff
coinsarecool Valued Member 165 Posts	Posted 01/19/2015 09:50 am Thanks! I have read a number of places that alot of these coins have bag marks since there were not handled well at the mint. Report this Post to the Staff
coinsarecool Valued Member 165 Posts	Posted 01/19/2015 09:54 am As most Cincinnati halves went directly to collectors, they are usually found in mint condition, generally MS-60 to MS-63. Careless handling at the mints, however, accounts for the frequent appearance of contact marks and abrasions on these coins Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12257 Posts	Posted 01/19/2015 10:07 am IMO, the coin shows damage far beyond any bag marks it might have received at the Mint. It displays physical damage that comes from being mishandled once it left the mint (i.e., while in the hands of collectors). I would not consider the coin as an "uncirculated" piece. Personally, I would not purchase the coin due to its various problems. The coin is relatively common and a much nice example can easily be found. I wish you the best with whatever you decide. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
muddler Pillar of the Community United States 7187 Posts	Posted 01/19/2015 10:16 am I looked for over 2 year for a Cincinnati on ebay and as mentioned many are marked. This example has a serious staple scratch on the reverse. Personally I would look for a better example with patience you can fine a better coin. Report this Post to the Staff
messydesk Valued Member United States 149 Posts	Posted 01/19/2015 2:39 pm I don't like it. Scratch on reverse is pretty nasty. It may sell for close to $200, but a problem-free MS63 goes for about $250 and an MS64 for about $300. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15395 Posts	Posted 01/19/2015 7:35 pm Fully concur with the wise advise already shared ... This coin is likely authentic ... but poorly handled by whomever has possessed it post-mint. The hits/bangs/scratches visible in the sellers photos are well beyond 'normal' mint bag problems. I advise (as others have) to steer clear of this example and wait for a better preserved Cincinnati. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
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