Grade Of 1853 Seated Liberty Half Dime

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NumisEd Pillar of the Community United States 5177 Posts	Posted 12/02/2020 1:15 pm I think the coin looks pretty nice. The seller has it at "Extra Fine", but I am not so sure about that. I think it is closer to VF30-35. Your thoughts? Report this Post to the Staff

Zurie Pillar of the Community United States 5661 Posts	Posted 12/02/2020 1:36 pm Reverse photo is pretty blurry, but it looks like a safe VF-35, and might make XF-40. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/02/2020 1:53 pm I'm at VF-35 as well. Report this Post to the Staff
Ty2020b Pillar of the Community United States 4680 Posts	Posted 12/02/2020 3:49 pm Agreed on VF-35 as well. Report this Post to the Staff
suipakpaikungfu Pillar of the Community United States 992 Posts	Posted 12/02/2020 4:15 pm I'd say 35, 40 on a good day. Report this Post to the Staff
GMS5 Pillar of the Community Canada 1527 Posts	Posted 12/02/2020 4:48 pm I'll say XF. Detail is complete with high points flat Report this Post to the Staff
matthewvincent Pillar of the Community United States 3486 Posts	Posted 12/02/2020 5:33 pm Sure is pretty! The pole, where it crosses the arm, is worn a little too much for an XF grade. VF-35 sounds about right. Report this Post to the Staff
fortcollins Pillar of the Community United States 3622 Posts	Posted 12/02/2020 7:23 pm Add me to the VF-35 camp. It has nice eye appeal for the grade. Report this Post to the Staff
Sharkman Valued Member United States 456 Posts	Posted 12/02/2020 8:43 pm 37 1/2 tweener Report this Post to the Staff
BH1964 Bedrock of the Community United States 10982 Posts	Posted 12/02/2020 9:18 pm It might make XF by modern grading standards. Traditionally I believe it would be VF+. ANA #R3154474 Report this Post to the Staff
NumisEd Pillar of the Community United States 5177 Posts	Posted 12/02/2020 10:31 pm Quote: The pole, where it crosses the arm, is worn a little too much for an XF grade. Is the state of the pole in Seated Liberty coins the typical "make-or-break" point with respect to VF to XF grading? Report this Post to the Staff
Zurie Pillar of the Community United States 5661 Posts	Posted 12/02/2020 11:56 pm I don't think you can focus on one single point on any coin that will reliably differentiate grades. You really need to assess multiple areas on both sides. Report this Post to the Staff
panzaldi Bedrock of the Community United States 18630 Posts	Posted 12/03/2020 3:00 pm with Zurie. too many times I see folks on here looking at just one marker for a grade determination. usually a newbie. the entire coin must be taken into consideration, I've seen XF40's with the pole not complete. in fact just look at photograde and you will see just that. i have this one VF35 Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36491 Posts	Posted 12/11/2020 5:42 pm VF-35 straight grade. Report this Post to the Staff
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