1851-C Half Eagle: New Purchase - Page 2

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Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/26/2021 5:29 pm I'll say EF-45. Report this Post to the Staff
Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6394 Posts	Posted 07/27/2021 11:59 am The PCGS grade is XF-45. There are traces of luster in protected areas around date and legends, consistent with a 45 grade. Surfaces are relatively clean, with no heavy hits or rim issues. Color looks very original and I see no sign of cleaning or abuse. I'm happy to add this one to the collection. Report this Post to the Staff
Zurie Pillar of the Community United States 5675 Posts	Posted 07/27/2021 12:42 pm Congrats on a very nice coin. Just curious why the Charlotte mint put that punch mark on the earlobe of their half eagles that year. Was it an intentional design change, or just an overzealous mint worker? Report this Post to the Staff
Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6394 Posts	Posted 07/27/2021 6:33 pm Quote: why the Charlotte mint put that punch mark on the earlobe of their half eagles that year. Don't know the reason, but it is found on a couple other dates and mints for Liberty Half Eagles. It's in the exact center of the obverse so maybe it's a toolmark from whatever clamping fixture was used when the die was machined. You see small raised dots in the center of some other US coins like bust half dollars. Any machinists out there with specific knowledge on this issue? Report this Post to the Staff
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