1936 Bridgeport Half Dollar - Honestly Circulated?

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The Silver Searcher Pillar of the Community United States 1388 Posts	Posted 10/24/2020 2:40 pm Hey all, I've been giving some thought towards starting to pursue the Circulated Classic Commemorative "low ball" set. Looking at the magnificent "Days of" classic commems thread from several years ago gives me inspiration. I've been monitoring ebay to get some price estimates and try to learn to grade these (often uncertified) coins. I came across this listing, sold two months ago, of a Bridgeport half that appears to be circulated. From looking at the PCGS population reports, and Nickelsearcher and Not Mint To Be's posts on here, it seems like this issue is quite rare in circulated grades. https://www.ebay.com/itm/383674755000 That said, it looks like it might be cleaned. What say you all, does this look honestly circulated or has it been scrubbed? If I can get better at noticing "honestly circulated" coins, then I'll be ready to jump on future listings like this. Thanks! TSS Edited by The Silver Searcher 10/24/2020 2:41 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Keith67 Pillar of the Community United States 6524 Posts	Posted 10/24/2020 2:50 pm I say Cleaned. And nowhere close to a Lowball. If thats what you are looking for Report this Post to the Staff
psuman08 Pillar of the Community United States 1760 Posts	Posted 10/24/2020 2:58 pm Looks cleaned to me. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 10/24/2020 3:01 pm Looks cleaned to me as well. Love the Deco eagle on this coin. Edited by Coinfrog 10/24/2020 3:19 pm Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12258 Posts	Posted 10/24/2020 3:55 pm All of the straight lines (i.e., light scratches) on each side of the coin indicate to my eyes a past wiping/cleaning. I was curious, so I quickly checked the PCGS and NGC population reports...Only two coins graded below XF-40 and just 19 total below MS-60 in the PCGS Population Report; just six below MS-60 in the NGC report (none below AU-55!). It definitely qualifies as difficult among the circulated commemorative coins. If it wasn't cleaned, I would put the coin in the auction listing in the mid-VF range. It might not be an ultimate lowball (i.e., Poor-1 or Fair-2), but it would definitely be among the lowest Bridgeport pieces currently graded. Hopefully, nickelsearcher or Not Mint To Be will stop by and provide their thoughts. As you know, they are advanced and knowledgeable collectors in the circulated commemorative arena and I'm sure can offer terrific insights. Good luck with your circulated pursuit (if you decide to start the quest)! Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Edited by commems 10/24/2020 3:56 pm Report this Post to the Staff
suipakpaikungfu Pillar of the Community United States 992 Posts	Posted 10/25/2020 12:24 pm I would also say cleaned. Not harshly though. Report this Post to the Staff
machine20 Pillar of the Community United States 1272 Posts	Posted 10/25/2020 1:20 pm nice candidate for a pocket piece Report this Post to the Staff
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