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Pillar of the Community
United States
521 Posts |
I am looking at buying a mid grade liberty seated half. My budget is $100-$150 or so. I found this one and like the look. It seems to be fairly priced. What do you think? 282788477329 |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3479 Posts |
It definitely looks original and is housed in an old slab. You have return privileges. Take a stab at it. Check auction history on PCGS's website for valuation.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7191 Posts |
Kinda crusty but good detail
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4469 Posts |
The coin does not work for me. The wear on the obverse makes the coin look like it has spots. There are a lot of orginal Seated half dollars that have attractive toning. |
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Rest in Peace
United States
17900 Posts |
I must agree. In this instance the toning hides the features of the elements rather than enhancing them.
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Bedrock of the Community
13014 Posts |
Looks like a nice old seated half. If you like it go for it
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Valued Member
United States
338 Posts |
I think you could find a better example.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Not in love with this one.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
521 Posts |
Moxking makes a point about the toning hiding the features. I hadn't considered that. Will keep looking.
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Bedrock of the Community
13014 Posts |
The poor picture is what's hiding the features. It's almost guanteed that'll look better in hand
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21786 Posts |
I agree with basbal21.
With below MS grades, you always have to be careful and make some sort of judgement that an otherwise nice patina is not hiding minor wear imperfections that go with lower grades.
Purely subjective, but the patina is a little dark for my preferences, and would look a little dark alongside other whiter half dollars in a collection.
Do your price research, and don't submit a bid that is higher than what you consider to be good value for money.
I have always bought reasonably well when adding to my collection, and have let some otherwise very nice coins go by.
I only become attached to my coins after they have been added to my collection, and never disappointed in the purchasing process.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7375 Posts |
Price is just average. Check out the auctions, and you will get one for less $$.
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Moderator
 United States
188342 Posts |
Quote:
The poor picture is what's hiding the features. It's almost guanteed that'll look better in hand That is certainly possible. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
No doubt about the original surfaces for sure. Just looks kind of tired.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2125 Posts |
I like this one a lot. Guess beauty is in the eye...
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1261 Posts |
I like it myself. good choice imo
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Posted 12/29/2017 12:09 pm
