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thingee Pillar of the Community United States 2177 Posts	Posted 03/21/2008 9:10 pm Someone is offering me this 18540 half dollar for $75.00. I don't know any thing about these coins. There are small scratch marks around the surface so I'm thinking it might be a cleaned coin. Is this a good or should I reject this coin? Would you buy it? Image: 540slh1.jpg 93.69 KB Image: 540slhrev.jpg 99.36 KB Image: 540slh1.jpg 93.68 KB Report this Post to the Staff

hunter20ga Pillar of the Community United States 1173 Posts	Posted 03/21/2008 9:16 pm The photos are not flattering. To my eye, the coin does not have any "eye appeal" and appears flat and dull (and cleaned.) Perhaps it is the photos, and in hand the coin is prettier. Only you can decide if this is a coin you want in your collection, but for that price, I think you can find nicer examples of the type. I don't have a book handy, so don't know the value for an 1854 O SLH. Good luck Report this Post to the Staff
InfiniteInterest Pillar of the Community United States 673 Posts	Posted 03/21/2008 9:29 pm From these pictures I would say it has been cleaned, and not tenderly ! I am not real familiar with the series but I am thinking this coin is close to XF details but cleaned so maybe net VF. My greysheet lists this coin at 60$ in VF and 90 in XF. My copy is a couple months old, but should be accurate. IMO you should be able to find a better one for the price- an uncleaned VF, or for a little more and uncleaned XF. Be prepared to wait........until you find one ! Report this Post to the Staff
Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6384 Posts	Posted 03/21/2008 9:46 pm I agree with the other posters: VF detail (at best) and low appeal due to an obvious cleaning. I'd maybe consider this a good buy if you could get it for $30 or so. You deserve a much better coin if you're willing to spend $75, IMO. Edited by Jaobler 03/21/2008 9:47 pm Report this Post to the Staff
thingee Pillar of the Community United States 2177 Posts	Posted 03/21/2008 9:47 pm Thanks for your comments. I can definately wait for a nicer one since I am not a collector of these half dollars. I won't be searching for another, but if a nice one at a good price comes along I may consider. Thanks. Report this Post to the Staff
amac44 Member United States 3242 Posts	Posted 03/22/2008 10:08 am Nice find sorry some fool cleaned it! Report this Post to the Staff
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