1925-S California Diamond Jubilee Half

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jerryc39 Pillar of the Community United States 3156 Posts	Posted 05/10/2024 1:56 pm My latest purchase. Looks MS to me. 64ish? Report this Post to the Staff

nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15400 Posts	Posted 05/10/2024 2:40 pm I can't see the surfaces clearly to judge them. Photos are out of focus but does appear to show MS crispness. I'm concerned about what's going on with the spotty black looking toning. Is it toning? Obverse field by the gold pan, obverse field at 3:00 position, along the silhouette of the obverse figure, along the silhouette of the bear, etc. Can you tell us what that is? Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
jerryc39 Pillar of the Community United States 3156 Posts	Posted 05/10/2024 2:55 pm Looks like toning to me in those areas. I don't have the coin yet in hand. Looked at several MS coins sold on e-bay that had more prominent spotting and toning also. Edited by jerryc39 05/10/2024 3:08 pm Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15400 Posts	Posted 05/10/2024 3:28 pm When you receive the coin take some in focus photos and post them for us to see. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
jerryc39 Pillar of the Community United States 3156 Posts	Posted 05/10/2024 3:30 pm my camera skills are limited. Doubt I could take better pics than those. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/10/2024 3:36 pm Appears MS, a bit blotchy. Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12261 Posts	Posted 05/10/2024 8:00 pm While there appears to be remaining luster, my eyes see a coin that has been mechanically cleaned to remove its black toning. I see multiple straight line scratches in the fields that lead me to think this way. I would suggest a grade of AU-Details. Of course, my opinion is based on the provided images and might change with in-hand inspection. Updated/sharper images would definitely help. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
Morgans Dad Pillar of the Community United States 5606 Posts	Posted 05/12/2024 1:59 pm Your Not Alone COMMEMS.....From the Pictures supplied, I See, Fields are Streaky with apparent abrasion marks, from Manually Applying Effort, To Clean, Also The Necrotic Blemishes are NOT a Good Sign, ( Blackened ). PS, For a San Francisco Struck Coin, Not clearly seen Here...... Report this Post to the Staff
jerryc39 Pillar of the Community United States 3156 Posts	Posted 05/13/2024 12:52 am ended up cancelling the sale. Thanks for the honest appraisal of the coin. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95360 Posts	Posted 05/20/2024 08:35 am a good move jerry (on the canceled sale) the only areas where I can see most of the black 'toning' are where the devices rise up off the fields - probably couldn't get into the nooks and crannies when it was cleaned. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Morgans Dad Pillar of the Community United States 5606 Posts	Posted 05/20/2024 09:27 am Smart Move........ While I Know, Finding All Original , Un-Touched Coins are Difficult, You Can Do Better, Best Wishes, Let Us Know Your Next Find...... Report this Post to the Staff
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