1840 Half Dime

Hey Guys!
I bought this coin at the Baltimore show and I was wondering if I got a good deal, so whats it worth? Also what would you grade it as? I was thinking EF-AU details because of the scratches on it.
Thanks,
Jason
(Sorry about the photos, I know they aren't the best)

 

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I see a half dime ??

 

Yea sorry my bad! Just changed it... I didnt know i could change the title of a thread.

 

X/F, Heavy damage may be $5- $10 on ebay.

 

It's hard to tell.. It looks like VF35 details. But it also looks like possibly some die cracks or scratches across the obverse and reverse. Not sure if that is the magnifying glass or the surface of the coin. But giving credit to the scratches on the glass I'd say $100 - $125 if they are on the coin then down to about $40 - $50?

 

All the scratches are on the coin, looks like someone "carved" into the coin... Although they aren't too deep. (Here's a "better" angle of reverse scratches)

 

I really love this coin, even though it's damaged. I think I got a steal at 16 dollars!

 

Congrats on the purchase!

 

Well that would dramatically decrease the "True" grade. But $16.00 is not bad.