Please Guess The PCGS Grade : 1795 Half Dollar

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  1. Eduard

    Eduard Supporter** Supporter

    This is my other 1795 Half. The slab is a bit scratched.
    Note a small pit behind the head.

    Thanks!

    1795 Half Dollar - PCGS VG10 - OBV - REV - 8 October 2023 - 19 September 2026 .png
     
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    Eduard, Sep 19, 2026 at 2:58 AM
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  3. dwhiz

    dwhiz Collector Supporter

    10
     
    dwhiz, Sep 19, 2026 at 4:48 AM
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  4. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    VG8, or maybe VG10, as @dwhiz indicated.

    I'm not sure if that little pit in left field would've been enough to warrant a "details" grade or not. I know that a lot of early US stuff like this gets some leniency for such things, particularly in the lower grades.
     
    lordmarcovan, Sep 19, 2026 at 4:56 AM
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  5. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    VG8
     
    SensibleSal66, Sep 19, 2026 at 5:29 AM
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  6. Publius2

    Publius2 Well-Known Member

    10. That pit is likely a planchet flaw.
     
    Publius2, Sep 19, 2026 at 6:18 AM
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  7. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    I am at a VG8 tops, yes the hair has more detail than an 8 should, but the reverse is quite worn and weak. Looks like a 2 leaves to me.
     
    Pickin and Grinin, Sep 19, 2026 at 9:47 AM
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  8. samclemens3991

    samclemens3991 Well-Known Member

    Way above my pay gradse but thanks for posting such an interesting coin. james
     
    samclemens3991, Sep 19, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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  9. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    VG-8 top end
     
    Collecting Nut, Sep 19, 2026 at 10:53 AM
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  10. Jeffjay

    Jeffjay Well-Known Member

    I think the TPGs are fairly liberal with the really early stuff so I'm going to go out on a limb and say f12.
     
    Jeffjay, Sep 19, 2026 at 11:37 AM
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  11. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    VG-8
     
    Mr.Q, Sep 19, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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  12. Neal

    Neal Well-Known Member

    VG 10. The eagle looks way worn, but I think it is from a poor strike. If it were all wear, I would think the lettering would be less clear. PCGS might even have given it a F 12 based on its the detail on the obverse. But I'm no expert.
     
    Neal, Sep 19, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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  13. johnmilton

    johnmilton Well-Known Member

    VG-08
     
    johnmilton, Sep 19, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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  14. ksparrow

    ksparrow Coin Hoarder Supporter

    I'm at VG10
     
    ksparrow, Sep 19, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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  15. mark_h

    mark_h Somewhere over the rainbow

    I am in the F12 camp - mainly because my VG08 does not show as much detail as yours. I think your coin has more detail to warrant at least F-12. Nice coin.
     
    mark_h, Sep 19, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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  16. Eduard

    Eduard Supporter** Supporter

    I am always amazed how accurately you guys can estimate the grade of a coin.

    PCGS graded this coin VG10 (straight).
     
    Eduard, Sep 20, 2026 at 3:13 AM
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