1806 Draped Bust Half Dollar - grade?

Hello!

This wonderful 1806 Draped Bust Half Dollar Stem variety, is in the raw, and I am trying to decide on a grade for this.

I think it’s a great specimen, with good luster, but not sure on the grade. Perhaps high XF to low AU?

Any comments?

Thanks!

 

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That's a really beautiful coin. Judging by photograde, I can see it getting AU55 or better.

 

Nice coin. Check out the "T Y" of Liberty.

 

If the surfaces are not hairlined from cleaning, I would say it will grade AU-55, maybe 58. The strike and resulting sharpness are superior for an 1806 half dollar. Most pieces are softly struck, which was perhaps a way to prolong the life of the dies.

 

A very nice coin you have there. That coin grades higher than XF in my opinion. I weigh in at certainly AU-53/55. I'd be delighted to have that half in my collection.

 

53

 

Nice doubling on the T and Y in liberty. My opinion AU58 I like it.

 

Couple more photos for your consideration.

 

This 1806 half dollar is graded AU-58. It has the luster, but not the detail that your piece has. If you coin has as much luster as this piece, it will get a high grade. If doesn't, it will grade a bit lower.

 

Thanks for sharing, @johnmilton ! Looks like a great coin too!

 

It AU looks right for natural great coin

 

Wow, nice coin! Certainly AU details from the photos, and if it has the luster...!!!

 

for comparison, here is my VF35 (note the same obv. die, double punched T)

 

Thats also such a wonderful coin! Thanks for sharing. Just love the Draped Bust design.

is it possible to embed videos on Coin Talk? Would be easier to show the luster.

 

It appears to be O-115, an R-1

 

some members know how to do this, but I don't.
Others have made YouTube videos, then posted a link.

 

Here is a video on YouTube of the coin - easier to see the luster:

 

What do you think if it, especially its luster (0:24-0:26), after seeing the video, @ksparrow , @johnmilton ?