1861-O Seated Liberty Half Dollar

What are your thoughts on this Half Dollar ladies and gentlemen? Grade? Genuine?



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High VG. Obverse F Reverse G. Thanks for sharing.

 

Circulated but clean and I’d say it’s US made at the Mint.

 

Circulated but blurry.

 

Yes. Blurry. I put it in the F-15/VF-20 grade range. You get a strong enough Liberty on shield.
There is a noticable scratch acroos the Eagles throat/neck.
That rather splotchy dark toning is usually a good indicator that the coin has been harshly cleaned.
Iwouldn't even try to look into variety matching with this level of photo. James

 

I don't know what the mark is on the eagle's neck. I'd say post mint damage. It's also been cleaned.

This is a common date. You should be able to find a better one.

Here's one I bought "over the counter" when I was dealer. I decided to keep it. My grade was EF-40 when I bought it. They might call it EF-45 now.

 

The mark looks like a die crack? Need clearer/ crisper photos to
judge grade and authenticity.