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matt New Member United States 40 Posts	Posted 07/24/2010 8:25 pm Hi all - I'm not at all good at grading seated liberty pieces. I'm liquidating parts of my collection and have no recollection of ever buying this piece, but since I don't really collect this series I'm getting rid of it. Had difficulty getting a solid shot of the obverse. Thoughts on the grade? Edited by matt 07/24/2010 8:34 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6383 Posts	Posted 07/25/2010 12:18 am I'd say it's solid for AU-50, with traces of luster remaining around the stars, date, and legend. There seems to be quite a bit of chatter in the fields and the bright color suggests it's been cleaned. If I were offering it for sale I'd call it AU and mention the possiblility of a cleaning. I'd also experiment with lighting since I think you could probably get some more flattering shots. These photos have a washed-out look that may not present the coin at its best. Report this Post to the Staff
mattbrowning7 Valued Member United States 321 Posts	Posted 07/25/2010 02:40 am Hey 50 sounds about perfect. I bet this coin is beautiful in hand. If you are selling, I'm interested in buying...well...I probably can't afford it but if you would like to donate it to the 'Mattbrowning7 Wants Your Coin Foundation', then I would be delighted to accept it Report this Post to the Staff
cownas22 Pillar of the Community United States 1055 Posts	Posted 07/25/2010 10:59 am I would say XF-45/AU-50. Nice Half Dime Report this Post to the Staff
matt New Member United States 40 Posts	Posted 07/25/2010 11:31 am Thanks for the input. I had been leaning towards EF40, maybe 45. Somewhat impared luster on the obverse, potentially from an old light cleaning as Jaobler mentioned. I also remembered where I got it. It was an impulse buy off ebay from a seller who mislabeled it a regular 1859, not an 1859-O, and I got it for a steal. Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16677 Posts	Posted 07/25/2010 6:04 pm In hand, I may even go 53. Looks nice with ample luster remaining! Nice coin. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
southerngent Valued Member United States 469 Posts	Posted 07/25/2010 7:27 pm I would be surprised if this was anything less than an AU50. The photos probably don't do it fairly. Report this Post to the Staff
cperry8483 Valued Member United States 266 Posts	Posted 07/26/2010 05:12 am Grade from photos is EF-45. Like others say, it's probably nicer in hand. Report this Post to the Staff
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