1832 Capped Bust Half Dollar (Small Letters)

Hello, wondering if it makes sense to get this coin graded and thoughts about what condition it is. I believe it is at least ‘extremely fine’ but I have reviewed others online that are in worse condition and look to be graded as ‘about uncirculated’.
Thank you!

 

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Maybe XF-40 IMO

 

It does not.

If your reason for consideration of TPG review is monetary increase, I suspect you will be disappointed.
The condition depicted is not the best (the images are fuzzy), but are adequate to determine it will not be EF and definitely will not be AU.

As an album filler/type coin, it is fine. It is still history, regardless of the "compromised" condition.

There is nothing wrong with encapsulating the piece, if you would accept a Genuine Details grading. If you would accept same, I would submit to the lowest cost grading entity. Based on the photos only, I do not observe any immediate flags, and the only thought that unconsciously was id I detected a Cud or extreme wear or a very very weak strike. I came down on the side of wear.

 

There is something beneath the Bust.

Looks like cleaning damage or ?

 

It not worth the cost of grading. And I’m not sure it would grade as it looks cleaned. That would give it a details grade-cleaned. You’d never recover the cost involved to have it graded.

 

Thank you for all of the information. Very helpful.

 

Appreciate your input…. Thank you.

 

The best TPG is you! The coin has some issues, but it is still a very nice coin. Encapsulate it, enjoy it, and pass it on to your heirs. Thanks for sharing, good luck.

 

That’s very nice to hear and a great idea! Thank you!

 

Vf 30-35 and most likely cleaned. Best to enjoy as is and not spend the money

 

Ok thanks for your input.

 

In terms of wear I'd say vf35. can't really comment on cleaning from the photos. I like it for an album, I don't think the cost of grading would be recovered.

 

Appreciate your input!!!

 

Here is a similar piece that did get a grade. This one was graded MS-63 although it really is an AU-58. Yes, I goof up now and then.

 

So not sure I follow. Does this change thoughts on my coin? I am adding new obverse and reverse pictures which are better than the original I uploaded.

 

Thanks for your input. I added a couple of better images in the response above. I know everyone thinks it has been cleaned and that may be or could be because of the 1st fuzzy images I uploaded. Do the new photos still show evidence of cleaning and how can you tell?