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Pillar of the Community
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I believe this is an 1853-O no arrows Half Dime, although the date is quite weak. Do you see enough to confirm that the last digit is a 3? I might send this in to verify the date. Any chance it would pull a G-4 despite the weak date? It might detail due to the obverse scratch, although it's actually pretty minor given the size of the coin.    |
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Bedrock of the Community
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It could very well be 1858
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Pillar of the Community
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Here's a picture of the date position on an 1853-O No Arrows.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I won't speculate, but definitely a details coin. Good luck!
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United States
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My speculation is that it is an 1853, but I'm not certain. I'll say that it pulls a grade of G-details (scratch). For reference, there's an ANACS-graded 1853-O No Arrows Half Dime on ebay with VG-10 details that has a similarly weak date. |
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The only other number the last digit could be is an 8, and the date position doesn't look right for an 1858-O. I would be happy if they confirmed this to be an 1853-O no arrows G-4 details.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Comparison and date position leads me to believe it's a 3. Position of the tops of the 8 and 5 are almost exactly consistent.
Edited by Blastenpene4
07/10/2023 9:30 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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does look like a 3 to me too
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Pillar of the Community
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I'd also say 1853. The MM position looks right, along with the flaw in the top left curve of the MM. Not an expert by any means on the series, just comparing images.
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Bedrock of the Community
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 w/Blastenpene4 the positioning of the 5 is a giveaway that it 53. i think the coin would grade G details (scratched) |
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Thanks everyone. I'm more convinced that it's an 1853-O. Apparently the date is often weak with that issue. Here's one that actually graded VG-8 by ANACS (although probably overgraded).  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Very interesting, thanks for that.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2282 Posts |
1853, without a doubt details
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Pillar of the Community
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It's correct for an 1853 O no arrows.
Nice find.
Send it in.
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Bedrock of the Community
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even though the coin will details just for authentication its probably smart to slab it
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Bedrock of the Community
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Nice pick up!
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Posted 07/10/2023 6:33 pm
