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Bedrock of the Community
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The 1879 is a very low mintage date. Perhaps 1870?
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It's definitely possible, it's hard to show in the pictures, but in person it really does look like a 79 to me. Very tough though :/
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looks like 78 to me  |
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Looks like it's an 1870 to me.
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Very hard to identify from the pictures but I would say it is an 1870 S Half Dollar. I think I see directly under the arrow feather under the branch. From the looks, the last digit is rounded which would make it either a 0, 3, 8 or 9 and if it is a S mintmark that would eliminate the 9. The placement of the "S" would then eliminate the 8 and 3 leaving the 0. That is why I believe it is an 1870 S Half Dollar. Can you confirm the mintmark on the reverse?
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I'm seeing 1872 here. one of the lowest grades with a date still visible at all I've seen.
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I never saw the "S" before, but now looking at it it is possible. I'll have to take a closer look after work. Thanks for your feedback!
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If there is an "S" then it cannot be the 1872 as that mint mark placement would not align to any die marriage.
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