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coinguybrian Rest in Peace United States 5375 Posts	Posted 05/22/2011 05:45 am More from photobucket, looking to test grading skills. Thanks. Report this Post to the Staff

Funny Money Valued Member United States 424 Posts	Posted 05/22/2011 09:01 am I'll take a shot...call it VF-20. Report this Post to the Staff
jakeW Pillar of the Community United States 689 Posts	Posted 05/22/2011 5:34 pm VF 20 for me too Report this Post to the Staff
Freedom Pillar of the Community United States 526 Posts	Posted 05/26/2011 11:08 am In order for a Barber half dollar to receive a grade of VF both rails above and below "Liberty" MUST be visible and the word "Liberty" must have a good strike. Good as being defined in that all letters are visible as opposed to a "Bold" strike where every letter is obvious without a loop. I would probably rate this coin as Fine. Reasons: 1) Bottom rail is worn off the coin. 2) Liberty does not have all the letters visible. The "B" is barely there as well as the "E" and "R". 3) Appear to have a rim ding/damage at 5:00 on the obverse. JMHO.. Robert Edited by Freedom 05/26/2011 11:17 am Report this Post to the Staff
Moe145 Pillar of the Community United States 8904 Posts	Posted 05/26/2011 11:22 am with Freedom. This coin misses VF-20 for his stated reasons (concerning the obverse; I think the reverse is an easy VF-20). I'm going with F-15 for this one. Edited by Moe145 05/26/2011 11:22 am Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 05/26/2011 12:51 pm F-15. Report this Post to the Staff
coinguybrian Rest in Peace United States 5375 Posts	Posted 05/26/2011 4:57 pm I had this as VF-20+, comparing to heritage coins etc. I think the LIBERTY looks a bit stronger in hand. Report this Post to the Staff
Las_Vegas_Larry Pillar of the Community United States 817 Posts	Posted 05/27/2011 10:46 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6385 Posts	Posted 05/28/2011 12:51 am I have to agree it just misses VF. A grade of F-15 seems fair, with the market price slightly impacted by the rim ding. That's pretty small though and I bet many collectors wouldn't even notice it. Surfaces look attractive and original. Report this Post to the Staff
Bryan1315 Bedrock of the Community United States 14454 Posts	Posted 05/28/2011 5:22 pm I am going to say VF on this one Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 05/28/2011 6:06 pm F15+ swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
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