Grade Of 1807 Draped Bust Half Cent

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NumisEd Pillar of the Community United States 5182 Posts	Posted 12/27/2020 5:18 pm Since I got stuck with my (half) dimes, I started looking at Half Cents for my 19th century type set. Came across this specimen from "friscomint1793" (the McCawleys I believe). Anyhow, I like the look of it (bit of orange here and there, darker devices, etc.). About VF30 I guess? Not sure if it is a Details coin due to the scratches at K-11 on the reverse. Report this Post to the Staff

Kopper Ken Pillar of the Community United States 3402 Posts	Posted 12/27/2020 6:00 pm I can see where it would detail VF...but forget about this coin with those scratches...even has some on the obverse...whoa! KK Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/27/2020 6:09 pm I don't love it, but I wouldn't be surprised to see it in a straight VF-30 holder. Report this Post to the Staff
NumisEd Pillar of the Community United States 5182 Posts	Posted 12/27/2020 6:19 pm Your advice is to stay away from this coin..? Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/27/2020 6:36 pm Advice would be too strong a word - it's just one man's opinion. The coin has a number of small defects, as noted, but I also think it was cleaned long ago and has now toned back to a market-acceptable state. It is one of the most common dates in the series, so there are many out there. Especially for a type set, I personally would wait for an evenly colored problem-free example. Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21786 Posts	Posted 12/27/2020 9:39 pm I agree with Coinfrog's comments. Only difference in my case is that I don't have a Half Cent in my U.S. denomination set, so I still may be tempted to buy it at the right price. Details: An old cleaning has obtusely helped with eye appeal, scratches on rev don't help. Report this Post to the Staff
panzaldi Bedrock of the Community United States 18662 Posts	Posted 12/28/2020 10:06 am i think it was cleaned a while back also. along with those scratches i'd be surprised it would grade staight. a little weak on the strike. the reverse looks XF. i'd net it as VF30 Report this Post to the Staff
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