1898 Barber Half, Grading Help Please

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psuman08 Pillar of the Community United States 1775 Posts	Posted 05/26/2020 10:31 pm I am looking at adding this half to my collection. What do you think it grades? These are sellers pics. Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/26/2020 10:37 pm Can you show us straight-on pics, please. Angled pics are difficult to evaluate. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
jimbucks Pillar of the Community United States 4692 Posts	Posted 05/26/2020 10:57 pm Looks like serious surface damage. Whizzed? Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 05/27/2020 04:24 am I think the seller is trying to hide something. If there is a return option you could give it a try if you really like it. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
CollegeBarbers Pillar of the Community United States 2625 Posts	Posted 05/27/2020 07:35 am Quote: I think the seller is trying to hide something. The surfaces are definitely impaired, although it's hard to say how. Mostly like whizzed as jimbucks mentioned. I would avoid this coin and look for a wholesome, problem-free example. ANA and IBNS member YouTube channel 7070 type set Walking Liberty set Want list Trade list Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 05/27/2020 07:54 am Yep , besides that I don't like the obverse rim issue at 8:00-10:00 . Report this Post to the Staff
fenton Pillar of the Community United States 4989 Posts	Posted 05/27/2020 07:57 am Looks OK to me I think the seller is using some creative angled photography and lighting to make a mid-AU coin seem nicer. I'll say AU-55 range. Report this Post to the Staff
Ham1947 Pillar of the Community United States 1298 Posts	Posted 05/27/2020 10:30 am I used to see this type of angle photo when I was a serious collector. Cannot point the finger at the seller, but usually angle photos do not give an accurate portrayal of the coins surface. Report this Post to the Staff
Steelers72 Pillar of the Community United States 1448 Posts	Posted 05/27/2020 11:37 am Assuming the angle of the photos isn't trying to hide anything, it is an AU-55 coin. Au details if they are Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36770 Posts	Posted 05/27/2020 12:25 pm AU-55 details. The coin was cleaned and now has some album tone. Report this Post to the Staff
psuman08 Pillar of the Community United States 1775 Posts	Posted 06/04/2020 2:49 pm This coin sold at auction today for $325 + buyers fee. Report this Post to the Staff
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