For those of you who have seen my posts - you probably thought these would be large cent or indian cents, but HAH I have some half cents lurking around also. These are two new ones I got today. I think the 1853 might go as high as MS63, but post your opinions of both coins. All opinions are welcome. Was a good day at the store today.:mouth:
I think the '53 is a slider - have to go with AU58. The '56 has EF45 details, but I would guess that the coin spent a short time in the ground as it appears to have some minor corrosion and pitting, especially around the edges and on the rim. JMHO
I always base my grading opinions on the ANA standards. Reading those standards for any particular coin will always make it clear why I say what I do.
Combined $460 - I normally would not post this but I always like discussion(and you won't upset me if you say I spent too much). A know a little high, but I liked them - most of that cost was the 1853($360). It is worth it for me to see the coins in hand a couple of times. They have even offered to hold coins for me - even if I decide not to buy. I haven't take them up on this yet and have missed several nice coins. We did discuss both the coins - I see the roughness GDJMSP mentioned on the rim. Under 60x I took a snap shot of the rim. You really can't see this under my 10x spy glass. I am not convinced it is corrosion, but I can not dispute his opinion either. Plus I graded them XF40 and 63 brown. I was going to buy the 53 rb ms coin - but they sold it between visits.
