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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I picked up a 1854 half dollar for a little above spot. I paid $15 and has a bit of toning. I will post a picture later today
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
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Here are the pictures. This is a 1854-O half dollar.   Funny thing is that I paid 15 dollars for this and in my Red Book (1993 edition) this coin in g-4 condition is valued at $14. Yay. I would put this as a VG-8 to F-12 |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Very nice find. This coin might grade a touch higher.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That would be nice. I dont like it how the Red Book grades this coin all on the obverse, all on the word liberty. I would grade it higher myself but the book does not want to |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I'd grade it at around F-15, so great deal.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Depends on the possibility of weak strike obverse. But I'd have to agree with ShadowCreator and say F-15
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Valued Member
United States
460 Posts |
How could you not buy that! Love the dark toning.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yeah, awesome coin!  Maybe I should check my local antiques store.. Never even been in it.. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
850 Posts |
I found another one without arrows for 20. I'm thinking of going back and getting it but it is mire worn than this one
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United States
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Great coin!! The reverse has so much detail! I dont know about you, but I would welcome this piece in my collection for sure.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Its definitely going to fill my space for my US type collection
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Rest in Peace
United States
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You bought that almost at melt! I'd say incredible find, and definitely worth much more especially from the New Orleans Mint. I agree with a nice F-15, and numismedia puts F-12 at $59! It looks very nice and original, which is not all that common with seated material. Congrats!
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United States
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That is an excellent pickup! Lots of great detail on that coin, and a spectacular price. I picked up a '54 O several years ago in EF for about $55 that has an even 'gun metal grey' toning (as I call it). I thought it was a good price for the coin then, but yours is a fantastic score. Enjoy it!
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Posted 04/06/2011 09:31 am
