1836 Half Dime - Can It Be Graded? - Coin Community Forum

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MyKidsCoins Valued Member United States 53 Posts	Posted 02/25/2009 10:35 am I found this 1836 Half Dime in a jar of foreign coins that belonged to my grandfather. I don't know why it was there? The coin is very bright, but it has wear. I assume it has been cleaned in some manner. Has the value of this coin been cleaned away? What would it be graded? If its is gradable do I send it to NGC or PCGS, or would they just BB it and return it. Thanks I am new to coin collecting and have a lot to learn... Image: 1836halfdimeobverse.jpg 78.47 KB Image: 1836halfdimereverse.jpg 78.52 KB Image: 1836halfdimedate.jpg 92.08 KB Image: 1836halfdimeliberty.jpg 98.83 KB Report this Post to the Staff

okie-colin Pillar of the Community United States 1083 Posts	Posted 02/25/2009 11:21 am You are correct it has been cleaned. I don't think it will slab with a grade, but you could get it in a slab with a Genuine label. Might be a waste of money as it has every sign of being genuine. It certainly still retains some value and I would say it is has VF-20 details. Report this Post to the Staff
MyKidsCoins Valued Member United States 53 Posts	Posted 02/25/2009 11:37 am Thanks okie-colin. Report this Post to the Staff
okie-colin Pillar of the Community United States 1083 Posts	Posted 02/25/2009 12:35 pm Oh by the way. Welcome to the forum! Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 02/25/2009 4:24 pm Quote: If its is gradable do I send it to NGC or PCGS, or would they just BB it and return it. Thanks I am new to coin collecting and have a lot to learn... If you're new, you've already done a lot of homework.... This one's value probably doesn't cover the cost of authentication. I agree with Colin's opinion, and as such the value is no more than $35-ish. If you're going to sell it, decent pics will be all you need to maximize the value - the target audience for this coin will know what they're looking at without needing a slab to tell them. Or, they'll be so foolish they won't need one either.... Report this Post to the Staff
murty Pillar of the Community United States 1353 Posts	Posted 02/25/2009 4:52 pm Looks like a vf-25 that has been cleaned! Report this Post to the Staff
MyKidsCoins Valued Member United States 53 Posts	Posted 02/25/2009 5:18 pm Thanks SuperDave, Thanks Murty. Yes I am very new, only began coin collecting in the last month. This forum is like a constantly updating encyclopedia. This forum is great. Report this Post to the Staff
tights24 Pillar of the Community United States 2254 Posts	Posted 02/25/2009 7:14 pm Quote: This forum is like a constantly updating encyclopedia. Now that is one of the best descriptions I've heard about this place yet. Oh, and Welcome to the forum. You are sure to enjoy your time with us. Report this Post to the Staff
coinguybrian Rest in Peace United States 5375 Posts	Posted 02/25/2009 10:41 pm It looks like its probably been cleaned, but the photos are not very good. I'd peg the grade a little higher than VF-20. Maybe VF-30 or so. Report this Post to the Staff
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