Draped Bust Half, Grade It.

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  1. longshot

    longshot Enthusiast Supporter

    Just looking for what you think PCGS/NGC would call it. Seller's pictures.

    1803 Half.jpg
     
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  3. charley

    charley Well-Known Member

    I don't have it in hand, but 8-Details
     
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  4. cwart

    cwart Senior Member

    I'll throw my hat in the ring, if for no other reason than to find out how wrong I am and learn a little something... G-6
     
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  5. Kentucky

    Kentucky Supporter! Supporter

    I'll do a G8 straight grade
     
    Kentucky, Dec 2, 2022
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  6. Publius2

    Publius2 Well-Known Member

    A low 8. And I agree the rim/edge damage visible at obverse K9 and K1 would merit a details grade.
     
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  7. Vertigo

    Vertigo Did someone say bust?

    Yes it could details. It could also straight grade.
     
    Vertigo, Dec 3, 2022
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  8. ksparrow

    ksparrow Coin Hoarder Supporter

    VG8; it might grade despite the rim damage.. otherwise nice surfaces.
     
    ksparrow, Dec 3, 2022
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  9. johnmilton

    johnmilton Well-Known Member

    I'd grade it Good-6. The hair detail it shows is deceptive because the hair was strongly defined on the 1801 - 1803 half dollars and on some 1805 pieces. If that hair was completely worn off the piece, the letters around the obverse and reverse would be close to unreadable.
     
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  10. physics-fan3.14

    physics-fan3.14 You got any more of them.... prooflikes?

    I agree with G6.

    I really want the rim to be complete for a VG8.

    And, as for the rim damage... it could go either way. They tend to be quite forgiving on these early coins, especially in low grades like this.
     
    physics-fan3.14, Dec 4, 2022
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