What do you grade it?

Interesting coin... Has underlying luster on the obverse, but deeeeeeply toned/dirty. I think AU50, but idk. What are your thoughts?

 

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Tough call, looks porous.

 

Some recut stars, too. I need to check varieties for this coin.

 

Am I missing something from the picture? I see 5 C, not 50 C on the reverse? I am usually wrong, just asking!

 

It's a half dime.

 

Wow! I must still be asleep! A 1/2 dime did not even register. All I was thinking was previous postings with fake coins that posters were trying to trick reviewers.

 

When I first saw it I thought XF-45, but blowing it up I think AU. It has some nice clashing on it.

 

Very slight rim wear, agree with AU!

 

Comparing over on rob.com looks like V-6 or LM-5

 

This appears to be a Small 5 C on the reverse as opposed to Large 5 C.
Is this coin a candidate for acetone, and I wonder what the after pics would look like. I think AU 50 might be right, but perhaps higher after the bath.
Nice coin. I always like your photo posts and choice of coins.

 

XF-45.....Nice coin.

 

I believe it's better than AU50.

More a 55.

 

+1
I would definitely be weary of giving that a bath.

 

I agree with Frank. The surfaces are porous. Sure it's not cast?

 

It's genuine, no doubt.

 

I dont think it is cast. Unless the forgers are adding die clashes now. This coin appears heavily clashed, which is common on half dimes. I like +1

 

I LOVE the coin, but I love capped bust coinage in general...

 

I agree with your assessment of the grade. As for cleaning, risky.

 

Borderline environmental damage.

 

due to the surface condition, I'd call it AU details