What grade would you give this barber half?

The guy who gave it to me, is a friend of mine, and a dealer, and he told me it was in F condition (It was free ) and I was wondering if he is right about the grade? There aren't really letters in liberty visible, so I don't know how it could be anything above G, but that again I am very new to grading coins.

Thanks

 

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It's G.Im sure of it because I checked in my red book and it said G is Date and legends readable,the word Liberty worn off headband. That's exactely what your coin looks like. B12

 

That was my thought too, but my friend insists its a F. I'd ask him why, but he's not around at the moment.

 

I give it a VG myself.

 

Probably a VG8

Bone

 

I'm going to go a G4 like GDJMSP for the same reason...the Barbers was one of the first coins I learned how to grade....at least that was the first few coins I tried!

Speedy

 

Speedy I think you are right G4 at most

 

Nah...still has some nice rim detail along with well defined stars and a date.

 

Hi,
I think a G-4 with a rim ding visible on the reverse is a reasonable grade. The lettering on the reverse is just beginning to wear into the rim. The obverse IN GOD WE TRUST is weak although the rest of the obverse is a strong G. Overall, G-4
Have Fun,
Bill

 

Have to agree with the G-4.

 

Good ...I can't see the VG with the wear and rim damage.

 

You did a good job of grading zaneman. Just think how good you will be after getting some experience.