Stone Mountain Commemorative Half Dollar

As its the first one I've ever held (and bought) I have no idea what to grade it as or what its worth. I know many of you own these yourself so your opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

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What did you pay for it?

Chris

 

$71.75 with tax.

 

Was that too much?

 

Could have picked up a nice graded example for that price.

 

Well, considering its condition, you may have paid a little more than you should have. It definitely needs some conservation, but I don't recommend dipping it yourself unless you know what you're doing. Of course, it is also possible that you might consider what you paid to be chump change for yourself, so it could be a good candidate for dipping experimentation. The price you paid suggests that it should be an uncirculated coin, but you won't really know if it is BU or AU until some of the crud is removed.

Chris

 

Thanks for the input. Not really chump change for me. Pretty much means PB&J for a week for me. I guess I paid too much.

 

I can dip it then I'll post the pics afterwards.

 

Anytime you see these in the raw (any commem for that mater) unless it's an absolute gem or rare one, go easy on the price.

 

from the photo i can tell it was cleaned.. dont clean it...

 

It's been dipped before so I really don't have a problem dipping it again. What do you think now Chris?

 

Either way I am happy with it. Like I've said I've never seen one before. I'm just glad to own one. Looking through ebay I didn't overpay by a lot so I'm happy with it. I appreciate all the information you all provided. Thanks.

 

Are you using acetone? How long did you let it soak? What did you use to rinse it?

Here is an MS66 to use for comparison to see where the details may be different.

 

No. I used Ezest. I dipped it quickly and dried it with a hairdryer. Here it is now.

 

So with that being a MS66 what would that make mine?

 

Uncle!

 

It all depends on what is under the crud that is still left.

Chris

 

It would probably be better to let it soak in acetone.

Chris

 

will try that sometimes. Thanks guys!

 

You may have paid a little too much, but it is a nice coin, a GREAT design, and I'd be happy with it.