I'd probably go with Peace Dollars in xf-au, it may take a while to find ones that have not been cleaned or messed with, but that's part of the...
I'm in the 63FH camp, grade limited by contact marks and the friction on the right leg.
to me, it looks VF 30, by the detail in the brow hair curl and the gown edge at the bust. Looks DTD (dipped to death) and then nicely ring toned...
That's right, it's fine with me, too, LOL. thanks Rusty
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my WAG is 66; no marks that I can see and I'll take your word on the luster.
Thanks, I'm really glad you have saved those stories, look forward to reading them.
Fascinating collection, Lord M; look forward to seeing more.
I agree with the 1-B attribution, there are only 4 reverse dies paired with that obv. and the other 3 are easily ruled out. In his book, Bowers...
a very neat piece,Lord M. and a striking coincidence. What is the probability of coming across a LT with one's own initials on it? Sort of...
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Quite a few coins with problems are deemed "market acceptable.' I believe there is a good amount of "silent net grading" going on too.
Er, I don't exactly recall the grade but am pretty sure it's a Fine
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Nice bust half, great CircCam look and crust.
I'll guess 35. nice patina
That is a very interesting piece and full of obscure symbolism. thanks for posting it.
Paddy, you are a wealth of information when it comes to half dimes. Keep posting my friend.
good for NGC for calling it right as AU58. I would not be surprised if that coin were cracked out and resubmitted it would garner an MS grade at...
congrats on the grade, a choice example!
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