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Valued Member
United States
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Here's an 1830 Capped Bust half dollar that I'm considering purchasing. Before I consider it further, what are your thoughts on the grade of this coin?   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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AU-58 details cleaned. I would recommend to find another example because these can be found in higher grades, problem free, in not a lot of time.
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Valued Member
 United States
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Thanks for the advice @jacrispies. Are the hairlines in the left obverse field indicative of a cleaning?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If you ever see a white bust half dollar, there is a good chance that it was cleaned. These were stored in conditions that easily toned the coins. In the mid 20th century, dipping coins was a big deal and a common occurrence. This coin looks dipped, with additional hairlines from a wipe.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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May pull a 58, but agree it's been mishandled at the least.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
36678 Posts |
AU-58 details, cleaned. It still has a nice look to it. The hairlines are probably very hard to see in hand.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
18645 Posts |
AU58 probably cleaned. may grade straight. i'd base my decision on what they are asking taking into consideration it may not grade straight.
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Valued Member
United States
484 Posts |
AU58. I'd buy it just for the clash marks.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5663 Posts |
Agree with AU-58, possibly lightly cleaned or wiped.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'd need to see this one in hand before spending money on it. Look at the breast area for any rub. I'm am in agreement with jacrispies on any of the white bust halves you find today have a very high percentage of being cleaned at one point, at minimum they were dipped, it may be market acceptable though and not garner a detail cleaned grade.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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AU58, think it straight grades
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Pillar of the Community
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AU-58. I've seen much worse straight graded.
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Posted 09/03/2022 3:07 pm
