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New Member
United States
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I'm the Buffalo collector again: I went to a major auction 20 years ago with a friend. This 'Unc' raw 1893-O half dollar came up for bid -- he had seen it during previews -- he really wanted to purchase it, but he was out of money by the time the coin came up. So I did. I put it in for grading, it did grade MS, but I was not happy -- based on my buddies insistence -- that it got a high enough grade (probably stupid of me). I took it out of the slab to resubmit, but never did. I've looked the 'values' up now, now matter what it grades, I did well. But before I submit, I'd love to get opinions. It is very toned obviously, if newer closer photos would help, I can make them. What do people think this should grade? thanks, Mark   |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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What color was this coin when you obtained it 20 years ago ? 1st. I don't see a single letter of LIBERTY , 2nd. there is zero luster on this coin . I'm just not a fan of this Half .  |
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New Member
 United States
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It was toned, same as now.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Much better pics needed, highlighting the surface detail on both sides (including the ribbon over Liberty's brow). These pics tell us very little.  to the CCF! |
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New Member
United States
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Yes, I am having trouble taking good pictures with my setup and I'll be gone for a few days. I'll try to take some better shots of all three coins I asked about when I am back. BTW, it graded MS-63 at NGC; but my friend, who was an 'expert' thought it should be graded MS-65. I do not know much about this series, I thought I could get some help here before resubmit, and I was just very curious. Thanks for getting back.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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We'd like to help, but you've got a long way to go on the pics, as I'm sure you know.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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According to your pics submitted , we gave you all the help we could possibly give. We'll wait for better photos .  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Looks like it's in a plastic flip. You need to take it out for better pics.
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I don't think it would pull an 65 but I for sure could see it in an MS-64 slab. Nice original unmolested coin.
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