Grading Help Requested - 1897-O Half Dollar - Possible Damage And Repair

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1949-S Valued Member United States 56 Posts	Posted 10/04/2022 8:35 pm I acquired this 1897-O Barber half dollar in an ebay auction but after receipt and inspection I think I might have to return it. If you examine the photos you'll see what I'll call an "imperfection" on the obverse rim at about 7:00. Something has happened here (I think) but the repair job, if there was one, is pretty darn good. I want to have PCGS grade this coin assuming it isn't going to come back with a "Details" grade. By then I will have lost my ability to return the coin plus the cost of the PCGS submission. Can you help?. Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 10/04/2022 9:57 pm I'll say VG-08, don't over-complicate it. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
jacrispies Pillar of the Community United States 3848 Posts	Posted 10/04/2022 10:19 pm It looks like a simple rim bump with some circulation wear that smoothed things out. I think it will straight grade. Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955 Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. Report this Post to the Staff
Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6384 Posts	Posted 10/04/2022 11:37 pm Solid for VG-08, could score a 10. I don't think the rim issue is enough to cause a details grade. Surfaces look original. Report this Post to the Staff
westernsky Pillar of the Community United States 7618 Posts	Posted 10/05/2022 03:48 am I wouldn't worry about it. Nice and original coin. Minor rim bump but there is no repair —— just honest wear. If it bothers YOU though, then send it back and look for another one that is problem-free and fits your goals. Good luck! Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 10/05/2022 04:24 am with all of the above. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
kenwright396 Pillar of the Community United States 1173 Posts	Posted 10/05/2022 07:33 am Agree with others, no repair just honest wear. Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36741 Posts	Posted 10/05/2022 10:03 am VG-10 and should straight grade. Report this Post to the Staff
TobyJ Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 1273 Posts	Posted 10/05/2022 12:57 pm That'll straight grade, agree with others. Report this Post to the Staff
Keith67 Pillar of the Community United States 6535 Posts	Posted 10/05/2022 1:48 pm Going out on a limb. Removed from jewelry Report this Post to the Staff
luvmyCAM Pillar of the Community United States 1479 Posts	Posted 10/06/2022 7:02 pm I'm with goldeagle VG10 with 4 full letters on Liberty and 3 partials showing, lots of wreath left and good looking reverse. You can go through dozens of these on ebay before you find an honest 1897 O in choice original VG. This coin saw alot of use for many years and still holds some strong detail the odds of that were slim yet it still preserverd. Although not a pricey coin they are several hundred bucks and shoot up fast in Fine- VF their down right scarce in original VG and a Rarity Level of 5.0 make it a good album coin or a double backup for trading.. its one I wouldn't throw back over the rim ding. I don't know what level your with on Barber Halfs but your going to see several more semi-keys and not so common commons with similar faded dings before you complete a full set. Their are not many 1897 O Halfs left and the pool to chose from is slim. Glass looks half full to me one this one. Edited by luvmyCAM 10/06/2022 7:08 pm Report this Post to the Staff
1949-S Valued Member United States 56 Posts	Posted 10/10/2022 5:57 pm Thank you, all, for your valuable insight! -- Dan Report this Post to the Staff
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