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Valued Member
United States
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Hello All,
I looked this up on "Wiki" and they claim they were minted at 8.75 grams. I have two, one goes at 8.28 grams and another for 8.33 grams. I would not say either one has "Heavy Ware", and the heavier one was given to me by my grandfather,(his father gave it to him), and has been in a leather case most of its life!
What's wrong here?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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It depends on what Half Eagle you are referring to. Capped Bust and Capped Head Half Eagles do weigh 8.75 grams. All other Half Eagles 1834-1929 weigh 8.36 grams.
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Valued Member
 United States
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Thanks bio, My halfs are just the liberty halfs 1880 and 1895, so I guess they are correct for weight. Its funny because "wiki" does not show the "capped" coins in their picture but that is the weight they are listing?
Thanks again, Paul.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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My first inclination is to agree that they are of correct weight. Gold is a soft metal and wears easily.
What condition are they in?
At 8.28 grammes, this coin is 0.95% underweight.
At 8.33 grammes, this coin is 0.35% underweight
What was the U.S. Mint's remedy allowance for these coins?
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Valued Member
United States
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I am no good at gradeing coins! I would have to post some pics here and see what others think.
As I said before, the 1895 may have circulated for 10 or maybe 20 years but has been in a case since my GGrandfather gave it to my Grandfather! The 1880,(8.28 grams), circulated for many years but still has alot of its details intact.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Both are well within wear and tolerance. To be 10% light, they'd have to worn almost to flat discs.
If you can bear to give up the sentiment, it would only cost a few bucks to scrap the 95 and get a nice one that's not all scratched.
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United States
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Quote: "If you can bear to give up the sentiment,"
Thanks BiggFredd, I understand but I think I will be holding on to that 95 for many years to come. Not sure why/how it is so scratched up, maybe a vending machine? If there is a story I am sure it is long lost now.
Could anyone venture a guess as to grading these two coins?
Many Thanks.
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