It looks like a proof and that changes things but we need to see the entire coin.
MD can happen in any coin regardless of its manufacture. Proof, Business, Reverse Proof, Enhanced Proof, Satin Finish or any other type can...
The JO are probably the designers initials. It was probably minted at a private or third party Mint. If you inherited it from your father in law...
You should read your Red Book.
Would face value.
That coin is damaged and the zinc is showing. I can't tell from the photos but the copper coating may have been filed or sanded. Damage is damage.
You beat me to it.
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Best wishes in your hunting.
Your poll doesn't make sense. We need to see the obverse to know if it should be graded.
A nice looking coin with a great example of the hanging 3. Welcome to CT.
Nice looking but not worth the cost of grading.
Frightful looking but it's a Bugs Bunny. Slap it in a 2 x 2 and callnit good. Not worth grading.
I like that too.
Can't tell a thing except that's a Franklin Half Dollar. You need to take the photo from directly above.
I like that. :)
@tommyc03 Yes, welcome back! How was the vacation? Pictures? I'm sure the time with your son is worth all the aches and pains you are currently...
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