Grade opnions please on this 1928-S Half Dollar

Looks like a candidate for NCS and hopefully will grade with NGC afterwards.

 

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Any idea what that dark stuff is? It's a little confusing, because it is on some of the high points, making it hard to tell if the coin is MS or AU.

 

I'm not sure. I haven't got the coin in hand yet. Not sure if it went thru some sort of roller device or what. I plan on sending it off to NCS to see what they can do with it.

 

Nice...I'd hazzard an Au-58. Now I'll duck.....

 

I'd say AU-53 or AU-55. It has wear on the Liberty's left arm, on the eagles left wing, and other little places.

A really nice coin though, great job!

 

LOl...No need to duck. I am thinking Au55-Au58 myself. Might look better after the NCS trip. Thanks also Ryan.

 

Good luck with the NCS trip Flyer.....:smile

 

Merci! Had a nice trip to LI this weekend. Wedding in Smithtown. Good food and drink and no snow so a good time had by all.

 

Whoa, just a hop and a skip from me....glad you had a good time.

 

AU 55

FWIW, I think that coin isn't going to look nice if dipped/conserved. Circulated coins rarely do.

 

I think 55, maybe 58, is exactly right.

 

Au-53

 

Thanks. Afraid with the black stuff on it I will give NCS a shot. Should get the coin in a week or so..then off to NCS then hopefully NGC. Will post the results with pictures when this little coin exposition is done.

 

Please do.

 

Thanks for the info. I will check it out when I get in the mail.

 

G, Some people have to learn things on their own.

 

Well here is the fee structure:
A simple two-part fee structure is in place. First, there is an evaluation fee to determine what, if any, conservation work is warranted. A charge of 1% of the fair market value of the coin with a minimum of $5 is charged for this service even if it is determined that no conservation is warranted. Conservation is charged at a fee of 4% of the fair market value with a minimum charge of $15.

So 1 percent of say 800 bucks...8 dollars to evaluate..then of course the shipping both ways. I am shipping another coin also so that will help on the shipping charges..G is probably right but I think the 20 bucks or so is worth it for them to get it in hand to check it out.

 

I'll have to agree with those that say this will not go beyond NCS. It's been dipped out several times and shows the results. It's still a nice high AU detailed coin and worth good money. Either send it to NCS or ANACS or ICG and you'll have your results in a slab.

 

I have a coin at NCS right now.
I would say AU55 on the grade.