Grading Thoughts On This 1893 Columbian Half Dollar

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Paul Bulgerin Pillar of the Community United States 3098 Posts	Posted 12/09/2022 8:13 pm I was taken by the toning on this 1893 Columbian Half Dollar. I got the coin for $17.00. It still has decent luster and looks to have a bit of rub on the high points of Columbus' bust. I would guess a lower range AU coin? Paul Bulgerin Report this Post to the Staff

CarrsCoins Pillar of the Community United States 756 Posts	Posted 12/09/2022 8:23 pm i dont know much about grading these but I do see some what looks like wear on the cheek so I'm inclined to agree with your AU assessment. $17 is a very decent price for this coin. ugly circulated examples are around $20 most of the time. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/09/2022 9:00 pm Guessing it changed hands a few times many years ago, so I'll say AU-58, but a good value at this price whatever the grade. Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12250 Posts	Posted 12/09/2022 10:57 pm @Paul_Bugerin: Quote: I would guess a lower range AU coin? Based on the images provided, I would agree with your assessment. My eyes see wear on the high points on each side: obverse - cheek, eyebrow, hair; reverse - sails. That said, it remains, overall, an attractive coin without noticeable damage (devices, fields or at the rim). I think a grade in the AU 50-53 range is fair. IMO, you got it at a good price! Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15381 Posts	Posted 12/10/2022 05:46 am Agree with mid AU. Clean coin at a nice price. 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 12/10/2022 06:55 am A fair proportion of this issue saw at least some circulation. Although now always collectible in any condition, this example slightly below average grade, for the whole population of those surviving. Obv Columbus' hair detail fuzzy, due to wear Rev. high points of sails have flat areas, due to wear. AU-50. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 12/12/2022 1:52 pm A nice example! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
JTCC Pillar of the Community United States 797 Posts	Posted 12/12/2022 2:54 pm I say mid-grade AU. good price for a nice coin. Report this Post to the Staff
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