1926 Sesquicentennial Half Dollar - Grade/Cleaned?

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The Silver Searcher Pillar of the Community United States 1388 Posts	Posted 01/24/2023 11:49 pm Hey all, Spotted this one on ebay today: https://www.ebay.com/itm/125734510787 I'd love to have a nice lowball sesqui to add to my growing circulated commem set. This one seems like a good candidate, but I'm a bit concerned about two things. Do you all see signs of a possible cleaning with what look to be hairlines? If it is, it looks minor, and I still might take a chance on it if the price is right. Also, what's going on with the rims? They look abnormally thick. Or maybe it's just me. What say you all? Report this Post to the Staff

westernsky Pillar of the Community United States 7614 Posts	Posted 01/25/2023 01:35 am Pocket piece for about a "jillion" years. The wear it exhibits would be "normal" for a coin like that. If YOU like is really all that matters as long as it meets your collecting objective. Report this Post to the Staff
hokiefan_82 Pillar of the Community United States 3640 Posts	Posted 01/25/2023 02:13 am For a lowball example, it looks pretty decent regardless of a possible cleaning. I think the rims appear normal for the amount of wear this coin exhibits. Member of SPMC, FCCB, ANA and ANS. My U.S. Classic Commemorative Complete Set: https://www.NGCcoin.com/registry/co...sets/278741/ My U.S. Fractional Note Set: https://notes.www.collectors-societ...eSetID=34188 Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15395 Posts	Posted 01/25/2023 05:17 am I don't see any obvious issues with it - to my eye a genuine and 'clean' pocket piece lowball. IMO it would make a worthy addition to your growing circulated classic silver commemorative set. Believe it would certify problem free at a TPG if that is one of your collection goals. It would grade IMO AG03 at 'best' .... that is no lower than AG03. Some might say G04. Compare to my PCGS FR02 example where there is no trace of any remaining legends. Let us know what happens. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
kanga Pillar of the Community United States 5825 Posts	Posted 01/25/2023 09:24 am Looks like someone tried "spooning" the coin. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19126 Posts	Posted 01/25/2023 09:34 am Does look like an early stage spooning, my opinion. Kinda attractive, nonetheless. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 01/25/2023 1:22 pm Looks pretty decent to me. Report this Post to the Staff
kennedy759 Valued Member United States 240 Posts	Posted 01/27/2023 5:13 pm whats spooning? Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12257 Posts	Posted 01/27/2023 5:55 pm Quote: whats spooning? Here's my description: Spooned Coin Describes a coin that has had its edges pushed in/flattened by pressing a spoon (or other similar tool) against it until its edge is smooth and the diameter of the coin is the desired size for a ring. The coin's edge is widened during the process and, if originally present, the coin's reeded/serrated edge is typically smoothed away. The center of the coin is than drilled out, smoothed and polished so that it can be worn as a ring. The traditional method is a lengthy manual process. Silver coins were/are typically selected due to the softness and malleability of the metal. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Edited by commems 01/27/2023 5:56 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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