A while back someone on the CU forums posted a 75 wide cc which was going to be sent in for grading, I'm guessing maybe it is your XF det....
If the photos show the luster accurately, my grade is AU53. TPG grade,AU55.
I also think the coin in the OP was probably in a mount at sometime. Still a phenomenal find, so many were melted down and any survivor is...
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nice circam look to that coin, very pretty for the grade.
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Never looked a Panamanian coins before, saw it at a small show and had to have it. [IMG] [IMG]
deleted, I thought "dollar" not half dollar! sorry.
That is a great article and worth reading a couple of times.
I think the coin in the OP was rewarded by the paid opinionators for the thick original skin.
Cool coin. I like the date, maybe some kind of a repunch with something poking out of the left side of the 2nd 8? Gradewise looks AU to me, with...
I agree that it's been cleaned, most apparent on rev as pointed out before. uneven coloring is also a tip off. Otherwise looks like a nice coin.
I wonder if Morgandude has had any similar experiences in the subsequent 4 years?
wire edge rims, looks like a proof. 64? beautiful color
Ah, ok. misunderstood.
Great looking dimes, Bill. I was sure that 1869 was a proof!
Impossible to assess from the photo posted. Decent examples are in high demand though.
There are lots of cool ones out there with interesting designs. for the most part, I stick to the "Monitor" Patriotics.
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