What Do You Think About This 1926 Sesquicentennial Silver Half Dollar Commemorative?

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Dearborn Moderator United States 95089 Posts	Posted 02/01/2022 9:50 pm This 1926 Sesquicentennial Silver Half Dollar Commemorative weighs in at 12.47g This coin was originally struck with a low profile, as a result most coins are badly worn and have lost their details on the high points. I think this one is in real good shape. Quote: The US minted the Sesquicentennial half dollar with no mint mark. There were no other series issued for this commemorative coin. These coins were struck with low-relief dies so many coins have lost a lot of detail. For this reason, coins in the higher grades can sell for thousands of dollars. Sources: Red Book and https://www.silverrecyclers.com/coi...-dollar.aspx Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Edited by Dearborn 02/01/2022 9:58 pm Report this Post to the Staff

macmercury Pillar of the Community United States 5823 Posts	Posted 02/01/2022 10:21 pm This one appears to have some harsh cleaning, it has cross stitch scratches. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95089 Posts	Posted 02/01/2022 10:36 pm I saw that too, but it only seems to be on the fields all parallel. I thought that they may be roller lines. I cannot see the lines on the bell. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12258 Posts	Posted 02/01/2022 10:51 pm Based on the images, I would grade the coin XF - Details (Cleaned). The 1926 American Sesquicentennial half dollars typically lack details because of their low-relief strike, even if in mint state. I've seen a good number of mint state coins that lack details and do not exhibit a fully-struck cheek on Washington's portrait. The lack of details often seen can not simply be attributed to circulation wear. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15396 Posts	Posted 02/02/2022 04:42 am Concur with commems grade opinion - this coin exhibits ample circulation wear and has been cleaned. Quote: most coins are badly worn and have lost their details on the high points Actually, most coins left the mint without much in the way of details on the high points due to the fact that this coin was designed and struck with the lowest relief of any classic silver commemorative. It did not take 'wear' to achieve the flat look. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21786 Posts	Posted 02/02/2022 06:38 am With MS coins the wear on all of the high points is not present, but luster on those high points remains. With AU coins, a bit harder to discern if there IS minimal wear or light strike, because luster on those high points is not present. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95089 Posts	Posted 02/02/2022 12:09 pm Well it is a shame that it has been cleaned, but I like the detail that show on this coin. It is destined for my 7070 album Commemorative Half Dollar hole), until I can find an unclean coin to replace it. That is the major issue with buying online coins, most times you can't tell if it had been cleaned or not and the seller won't stare that fact. Thanks for the comments on this coin. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Edited by Dearborn 02/02/2022 12:10 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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