1813 Capped Bust Half Dollar for grading

On your coin, the luster would appear to indicate a 40 grade. Yours appears to be a somewhat late die state.

Here is my 1813 O-108 for comparison, which is graded PCGS EF-40. This is from the Witham collection, which Heritage sold in 2010:

 

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I love that coin. I use it often as an example of a coin with original surfaces,

 

Oh, and I forgot to mention: I AT’ed this half. These were the eBay pictures.

 

Whats up with the A and C. In America reverse

 

Why, though?

 

To cover up the scratches. The results are in the original images.

 

Die wear, if I am looking at the same things you are seeing.

 

I didn't blow up the images. Crazy!

 

You approve?

 

It does minimize the apparent damage.