1877-S Half Dollar

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Shortgapbob, Jan 20, 2007.

  1. Shortgapbob

    Shortgapbob Emerging Numismatist

    Hello all,

    I just wanted to get your opinions on this 1877-S half dollar (not mine) that I saw online. What would it grade at, if the coin is even genuine, and do you think it has been polished?


    Thanks so much for any input.
     

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  3. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    The first photo looked good, but the second two.....yup, polished.
    Pass on it.
     
    Treashunt, Jan 20, 2007
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  4. Charlie32

    Charlie32 Coin Collector

    :eek: That thing looks awful.:(
     
    Charlie32, Jan 20, 2007
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  5. Shortgapbob

    Shortgapbob Emerging Numismatist

    Yeah, I definitely thought the coin looked polished and wasn't very attractive. The sad thing is that its being called an MS-64 Prooflike
     
    Shortgapbob, Jan 20, 2007
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  6. Leadfoot

    Leadfoot there is no spoon

    My first thought was proof because of the mirrored surfaces and very strong obverse strike, then I looked at the reverse and saw the S mint-mark. :eek:
    Looks like a cleaned/polished coin -- I've seen a few S mint seated halves of this period that are prooflike, but this one doesn't appear to be natural to me....Mike
     
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