Thanks for the comments zazenboy ..... pleased to have you insights at the CCF.
I remain hopeful that over many years going forward I can find many of the classic 50 coin set in circulated condition ..... they are great fun to search out and even better joy to hold.
The best part of owning these is a personal comparison between the circulated examples and the high grade slabbed examples ..... in this case I have as well a PCGS MS64 blast white, well struck, no toned 1893 Colombian Half.
Holding both coins in one hand and looking at them is wonderful experience .... what stories they could each tell.
Hoping to share more worn classics going forward.
David