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Kipster Valued Member United Kingdom 312 Posts	Posted 12/17/2022 4:32 pm Seasons greetings. This 1856 halfpenny was bought at auction as uncirculated, however, looking at others on the market, I think that might be a grade or so too high? Thoughts most welcome please. Report this Post to the Staff

sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21673 Posts	Posted 12/17/2022 5:07 pm No wear on the high point of the design, both sides. There may? be a few very tiny nicks and short hairline scratches that would be mostly hidden under the rather nice, even patina. Certainly, there has been no recent wear, because that would have shown up by cameo patina thinning on those high points. There is a small dark flat patch on a high point of the drapery, just above the shield, but that could be due to a light strike, or a tiny bit of grease in the die. Some tiny dents on Vikkie's neck, and a light scratch in the field under Her chin. Nevertheless, one of the best I have seen. I think that this coin was correctly graded as Uncirculated. I don't like using Sheldon grading on British coins, but is this case, probably OK for MS-63. I also note some re cutting of the 'R' in 'GRATIA". Report this Post to the Staff
Kipster Valued Member United Kingdom 312 Posts	Posted 12/17/2022 5:15 pm Thanks Sel, I feel more inclined now. In hand she's really very pretty indeed. I noticed the R, but also noticed the 5 was a little less that sharp around the edges, particularly around the top and the right hand side. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/17/2022 5:27 pm I'll say MS-63BN (Sheldon). Most attractive. Report this Post to the Staff
kanga Pillar of the Community United States 5825 Posts	Posted 12/17/2022 5:39 pm NICE coin! Imo it's UNC. Report this Post to the Staff
wallyb Pillar of the Community Canada 557 Posts	Posted 12/17/2022 6:23 pm Agree with MS, likely 63. Beautiful coin. Report this Post to the Staff
NumisRob Bedrock of the Community United Kingdom 17094 Posts	Posted 12/17/2022 6:48 pm - lovely! My Trade List: https://goccf.com/t/194596 My Wants List: https://goccf.com/t/191710 Report this Post to the Staff
Notatzaddik Valued Member United States 81 Posts	Posted 12/17/2022 8:10 pm Agree with others, certainly not MS70 , but I believe it is MS low 60s. It is a darn beautiful coin though, nice purchase. Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 34628 Posts	Posted 12/28/2022 11:08 am I don't see any wear, MS-64BN. Report this Post to the Staff
Kipster Valued Member United Kingdom 312 Posts	Posted 03/26/2025 4:14 pm Just had a few back from grading, and very pleased that this one got MS64BN. Report this Post to the Staff
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