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Bedrock of the Community
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Thoughts? Thanks!  Ron Guth: 1794 was the first year for of the Half Dollar denomination (for some reason, no pattern Half Dollars were made in 1792 even though the Half Dollar was a part of the official, coinage scheme). The mintage reported for this inaugural year was only 23,464 pieces, which was less than a tenth of the following year. Because this was a high-denomination coin, few "man-on-the-street" types ever saw this coin, assuming they even knew it existed. Thus, very few ended being preserved for future generations. There are 11 different varieties for the year. The first 7 aren't too difficult to find but the last 4 are either R7 or R8 and nearly impossible to locate. Rumor is that a large hoard of app. 200 exists on the West Coast.   This one under a strong light.   Edited by numismatic student
10/28/2021 11:55 am
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Pillar of the Community
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Very nice!  And no adjustment marks either! I find the color a bit unusual. Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. Edited by jacrispies
10/28/2021 11:57 am
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Looks great. I Can't grade this one well though.
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Bedrock of the Community
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the sharpness of the date, lettering, beading and leaves suggest an XF coin. weak strike (typical) on both sides. I cant see it less than VF35 and XF40 would not surprise me. does it grade straight? I dont care as its a cool coin but imo yes
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Bedrock of the Community
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I'm at VF-35 as well, Certainly a wonderful coin, though I find the coloring something of a distraction.
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Bedrock of the Community
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@panzaldi yes the coin was graded straight by NGC but as always I am here to hear your opinion about the grade. Thanks.  |
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Totally out of my realm of knowledge, I was thinking 15 to 20 but now reading the comments.....you got me...  |
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I haven't studied the grades on this type, but I'll go with a VF-30.
Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. |
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I am at VF30 plus or minus a grade. Hard to see the fine details from these photos.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Everyone seems clustered in the same neighborhood. Purchased it from Gerry Fortin who wrote this description: First Year Issue, Late Die State, Choice Original Surfaces, Natural Gun Metal Gray-Blue Patina, Accurately Graded, Osprey Collection. First year of issue and Philadelphia mint half dollar production. Only 23,464 half dollars dated 1794 were struck. This example offered original surfaces that are covered with uniform gun metal gray-blue patina with gold highlights on the reverse. Struck from late die state dies and listed as Tompkins Die State 1/5. The die crack near S(TATES) creates shelf metal, and another crack joins (STATE)S to the leaf tip. Under a light source, the bluish gray patina transition to glowing gold and is most pleasing. The date, legends, and other peripheral design elements are strongly rendered, taking into account a normal amount of wear for the grade. Partial curl detail is visible on the obverse while the reverse eagle is moderately stronger with good wing feather definition. A ancient vertical line extends from the eagle's head to the berries below the A. Faint mint-made adjustment marks are noted on the obverse. Accurately graded and freshly reholdered. An important new GFRC offering from the Osprey Collection.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Congratulations on a fine addition to your collection!
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Bedrock of the Community
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Thanks Coinfrog and to all who contributed your thoughts.
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10/30/2021 1:37 pm
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Wow amazing they have even survived and an original non detailed at that! nice coin.
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After reading the write up I feel this coin should be viewed in hand...My address is... ....  NS building a mega collection.... |
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i think its undergraded but maybe thats why I dont work for a TPG. the high points on this coin are way better than a VF25 coin. my only thought is that they didnt like the eye appeal |
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