hone your grading skills -- draped bust half dollar (v2)

Here is the newest addition to my type set. Some of you may recall that I posted a different example of this type a few weeks ago. Needless to say, I wasn't pleased with the coin and ended up returning it. Much to my surprise, I found a second example last week and the coin arrived today.

So, please grade the following coin and, as you see fit, please also guess what PCGS graded the coin:






The pictures are pretty darn accurate, and if anything, the coin is a touch darker in-hand.

As always, any comments on the coin -- what you like, what you don't like, why you graded it how you did -- are most appreciated.

Have fun...Mike

 

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Mike:
Very nice, probably VF.

However, 1) is that a scratch or die crack or ? on the reverse from banner into the shield?
and 2) is that PVC on the reverse left?

 

my grade - F

-steve

 

Treas, To answer your questions:

1) Yes, I believe what you are seeing is an old scratch.
2) I do not believe there is any PVC on the coin. What you are seeing is toning. I suspect this coin spent some time in an album and that's the origin of the toning/color. The color is even more pronounced when the light is reflected directly off the coin.

 

I would say a nice VF - closer to 20 than 30

 

Wow..I just loved that toning. I would say very fine for sure. VF25 is what I think. Great addition to your collection Mike and thanks for sharing!

 

Mike, i would say Fine 12. It is a nice coin, and i like the toning.

 

I'm gonna say VF20. Looks like an old cleaning that is retoning.

Maybe F15, but I think PCGS will say VF20.

 

after looking at the ANA book, i stand firmly behind my F grade. on the obverse, there are little to no drapery lines visible, the and the hair detail and ear are worn smooth. over on the reverse, the arrow ends are worn to a blend, the bulk of the wing details are worn, and the legend is all but worn off.

i'd be very surprised if PCGS wentabove F-12.

-steve

 

F

 

o-k-a-y!

He said PCGS, not SGS.

 

Nice coin !!!

VF-25

 

Fine 12. I think that is what PCGS would give it too. Nice coin there Mike you going to kept this one?

 

Yes, this is a keeper.

 

XF-15, a beautiful un-messed-with coin. Thanks for posting pics.

Ben

 

Leadfoot,

Nice coin! Thanks for sharing!

I am going to say that PCGS graded at F-15 due to the age, Series and condition of the Obverse! It is a shame that there is so much wear on the Eagle and E PLURIBUS UNUM.


Frank

 

Frank and Ben, I agree looks like F-15 too me

 

F-13.

 

Vf-20 IMO.