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1859 S Seated Half Dollar. Grade Opinions

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Sellers photos are a little dark. Only an estimated population of 150 in all grades according to PCGS


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I'll say VG-10.
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might make F12
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I'll say VF-20
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F-12 due to the reverse.
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Tentative solid F15, but curious what's going on at the rim from K6-K8
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VF-10 and possible F-12.
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What is the weight of this coin?
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F12
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Thanks everyone! I'm putting this one at F-15. It's not as dark in person.
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Obverse a 12 reverse a 15. Overall probably grade out at F-12.
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Would likely make F-12 since a full LIBERTY doesn't seem to be a requirement for Fine anymore. There may be some minor rim damage on the lower left obverse but it shouldn't hurt the grade much.

I think that PCGS survival number is wrong. If this coin were really that scarce it would have much higher values in the PCGS price guide.
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F-12 is about where I'm at. Some might call it VG-10 because the LIBERTY is relatively weak, but I think the reverse brings it up to F-12, even if just barely.
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