Hi everyone. I am interested in this coin, but am not sure what grade this would closely be matched to. I am not that familiar with half cents. I am distracted by the nicks on obverse and reverse. In the 1800's did they have such a thing as bag marks? Could this be uncirculated? My guess is no. Is this maybe an AU or XF? I would appreciate any insight? Thanks in advance!
I am at AU50 and cleaned also. The red color just doesn't hang around for 150+ years. Still, the coin has a lot of detail. If you like it, buy it. Leave it out of a holder for a while and it will start turning brown again.
AU details, cleaned. I really like the '33 though, the threes have a unique look and the style was not used on any other denominations or dates. There was only one obverse and reverse die used for this date. The reverse die was also used in 34 and 35. And yes, they definitely had bag marks in those days as well.
I concur with AU details, cleaned. I like it as a Choice AU, details-wise (55-ish), but the color looks "off".
