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Valued Member
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Hope the pictures are decent enough...any opinions on a grade for this 1917 50 cent Canadian half dollar? Thanks in advance!   |
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Pillar of the Community
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VF30+, but not good enough for XF.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I think it could hit EF-40
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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EF40 at least
"Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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Valued Member
 Canada
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Thanks okiecoiner and Johnnysprawl for your input. I thought VF-30 myself looking at the obverse in hand, the wear on the king's cheek and 'stash is clear. The reverse looks strong, especially where people would handle the coin between thumb and fingers about a century ago. I'm going mid-way in my catalogue @ VF-35, and I'll let my Grade 10 history classes have a look at it when we study WWI and Vimy Ridge... every soldier got 2 per day (the equivalent) during the war. We had some of the best paid soldiers, definitely the toughest, but not nearly respected enough; especially when they got home. My great grandfather fought in WWI. He survived, but sadly, died just before I was born. Saw pictures of him in his uniform and man do those guys have hollow stares.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I'll say VF.
Errers and Varietys.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
599 Posts |
Pics are not ideal but I'd say 45.
Watch your top knot
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
5391 Posts |
VF 35 . Classic EF requires 8 beads in band of
KGV Crown.
Still quite a pleasing coin!
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United States
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Bucsfan,  John1  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I'm at VF-35. to the CCF! |
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Valued Member
Canada
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Thank you to all who shared their opinions. I have catalogued it in my collection as a VF-35. The two beads left/centre in George's crown are visible but slightly worn. The picture isn't ideal, but best I could do on a quick I-Phone set up (shaky hands!). I agree, it is a nice looking coin and I got it for a very reasonable price so that is always nice
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United States
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Canada
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Valued Member
United States
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Not sure if this would grade straight, as the photos indicate an apparent cleaning. If if goes straight I am at VF35. Sorry for the loss of your Grandpa.
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Valued Member
Canada
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Thank you all for your input, and I will definitely check out the links you sent John1.
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Posted 08/25/2024 9:27 pm
