Thoughts on this 1893 Columbian Expo Half

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Fall Guy, Feb 13, 2012.

  1. Fall Guy

    Fall Guy Active Member

    Opinions on condition and grade? I found a couple of examples on the PCGS website but wanted more opinions. Thanks!
     

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  3. Cazkaboom

    Cazkaboom One for all, all for me.

    I'd give this a solid AU-58 and I am pretty positive the seller didn't get the full toning on the obverse.
     
  4. Fall Guy

    Fall Guy Active Member

    I am a novice grader with not much experience studying this coin but I was thinking at least 60. What keeps you from saying it's ms?
     
  5. I personally love their design.
     
  6. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Would have to see the coin in person and turn it under a light to know for sure, but the pics make it look like there is some light wear on some of the high points. I'd have to go along with 58 based on what we have to judge by.
     
  7. TheCoinGeezer

    TheCoinGeezer Senex Bombulum

    While it can be difficult to grade coins based on pictures, I see what appears to be very light wear on the highest points of the sails.
     
  8. saltysam-1

    saltysam-1 Junior Member

    I would say AU as well. The original patina, seen between the lettering, has been removed in both fields of the obverse from handling.
     
  9. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins

    Nice Columbian........:)
     
  10. Fall Guy

    Fall Guy Active Member

  11. Merc Crazy

    Merc Crazy Bumbling numismatic fool

    Might be AU but I like it a lot. :)
     
  12. icerain

    icerain Mastir spellyr

    Very pretty coin. I would also say AU from the picture, in hand it may look better.
     
  13. kookoox10

    kookoox10 ANA #3168546

    What makes this piece particularly desirable is the toning, not so much the actual grade.
     
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