1893 Columbian Half Commemorative

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  1. clembo

    clembo A closed mind is no mind

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  3. Indianhead65

    Indianhead65 Well-Known Member

    Very nice clembo!! I really like those.
     
  4. Phoenix21

    Phoenix21 Well-Known Member

    Wow, nice coin man. :thumb: I'd say an easy MS-65A? Very cool coin. :thumb:

    Phoenix :cool:
     
  5. Leadfoot

    Leadfoot there is no spoon

    AU 58
    Our first commemorative half, I believe.
     
  6. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    I agree, AU, and yes, our first commem. half dollar.
     
  7. Bonedigger

    Bonedigger New Member

    Hmmm, AU... Good looking coin :)

    Ben
     
  8. johndo

    johndo New Member

    Great commemorative, I have one just like it. Not as clean though.

    John
     
  9. Mark Feld

    Mark Feld Rare coin dealer

    There appears to be wear, most notably, right in the middle of the cheek. That, along with subdued luster, is what causes me to agree with those who are in the AU camp for the grade.
     
  10. rlm's cents

    rlm's cents Numismatist

    It is in a 2X2. I am almost sure that is where the plastic is contacting the coin. Not too good on silver, but I would guess 65.
     
  11. Mark Feld

    Mark Feld Rare coin dealer

    My guess is still AU, but either way, it looks way too lackluster to be an MS65 or even an MS64.
     
  12. gatzdon

    gatzdon Numismatist

    I'm still waiting to find one from roll searching.

    I know of at least two people who have found one from roll searching. Must not get jealous though.
     
  13. skm06

    skm06 Member

    I'd say MS61 or MS62. I don't believe the wear is there on the cheek, given the condition of the ribs in the sails on the reverse. Clembo says the luster is there but not showing in the scans. Tough call without the coin in hand though.
    Check out some NGC and PCGS graded at even 64 or 65 at Heritage.Even some of them appear to have wear on the cheek.
     
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