1828 12 Star Half Cent Grade and Value

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  1. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    001.jpg 002.jpg Just purchased this 1/2 cent what do you think it would grade and would it grade? Thanks
     
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  3. KoinJester

    KoinJester Well-Known Member

    Vf + looks to have been recolored (dellers darker)
     
  4. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    It's a VF30, looks problem free to me and if in a PCGS holder you will get about $140 for it.
     
  5. TJC

    TJC Well-Known Member

    I will agree with VF! Really nice half cent!!!
     
  6. iGradeMS70

    iGradeMS70 AKA BustHalfBrian

    This is a neat variety! I almost purchased an AU example a few months back that was mistakenly attributed as the 13-star variety, but ultimately decided against it. Still would love to own one in the future, though. The story behind the variety's creation is quite interesting.

    Yours looks like a strong VF example :thumb:
     
  7. TheNickelGuy

    TheNickelGuy Well-Known Member

    I think it is right around VF20 personally.

    Grading from the Redbook

    G4 Good
    - LIBERTY only partly visible on hair band. Lettering, date, and stars worn but visible.

    VG8 Very Good
    - LIBERTY entirely visible on hair band. Lower curls worn.

    F12 Fine
    - Only part wear on LIBERTY and hair at top worn in spots.

    VF20 Very Fine
    - Lettering clear-cut. Hair only slightly worn.

    EF40 Extremely Fine
    - Light wear on highest points of hair and leaves.

    AU50 About Uncirculated
    - Sharp hair detail with only a trace of wear on higher points.

    MS60 Uncirculated
    - Typical brown to red surface. No trace of wear.

    MS63 Select Uncirculated
    - Well-defined color, brown to red. No traces of wear.
     
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