1893 World's Columbian Exposition Half Dollar

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KerryKz Pillar of the Community United States 586 Posts	Posted 08/05/2022 04:48 am I have two of these. But this one appears to me to be in better shape. This one is marked as strike a. Could this grade over ms60? Report this Post to the Staff

nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15395 Posts	Posted 08/05/2022 05:48 am My eye sees evidence of circulation rub in numerous locations, so I say not MS, possibly low AU. If you remove the coin from the holder and get some additional light on the surfaces we can be more definitive in our judgements. edit for spllgening Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Edited by nickelsearcher 08/05/2022 05:49 am Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12258 Posts	Posted 08/05/2022 07:00 am Your coin presents with greenish tints in several locations. Are these seen in hand or just image/lighting artifacts? From your images, I get the impression that the coin may have been stored long term in a PVC-infused holder. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 08/05/2022 08:53 am I'll say mid-AU as well. Report this Post to the Staff
KerryKz Pillar of the Community United States 586 Posts	Posted 08/05/2022 10:10 am Will take ot out of the 2x2 and get some real light pics this afternoon Report this Post to the Staff
Kopper Ken Pillar of the Community United States 3402 Posts	Posted 08/05/2022 10:36 am I'm seeing circulation wear...better to have a nice AU than a Low MS. People seem to disdain MS60 to MS62. KK Report this Post to the Staff
KerryKz Pillar of the Community United States 586 Posts	Posted 08/05/2022 9:33 pm Hopefully better lighting on these Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12258 Posts	Posted 08/06/2022 07:46 am Thanks for the new images~ Quote: Could this [coin] grade over ms60? I don't believe so. It appears to be an AU coin with potential PVC-based green residue. I would suggest a soak in pure acetone and then storage in a clean, PVC-free holder or inert capsule. IMO, the coin is not worth the expense of having it graded by a third-party service such as PCGS, NGC or ANACS. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Edited by commems 08/06/2022 07:48 am Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36643 Posts	Posted 08/10/2022 2:57 pm Looks like an AU-53 to me. Report this Post to the Staff
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