1853 Half Cent

Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by I Palindrome I, Mar 6, 2005.

  1. I Palindrome I

    I Palindrome I Senior Member

    This is more of a "help me grade it" post...

    What do you guys make of this coin? Does it look like it has been cleaned? How would you grade it?

    Warning: pictures are big (250KB)

    Obverse

    Reverse

    The reddish tint above the Half Cent lettering on the reverse is an artifact from the camera.


    Thanks for your opinions
     
    I Palindrome I, Mar 6, 2005
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  3. satootoko

    satootoko Retired

    Any luster remaining?
     
    satootoko, Mar 6, 2005
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  4. I Palindrome I

    I Palindrome I Senior Member

    Yes, a fair amount. It's a solid RB.
     
    I Palindrome I, Mar 6, 2005
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  5. satootoko

    satootoko Retired

    I don't see any obvious signs of cleaning that show up in the pictures, but I wouldn't want to commit without putting a loupe on some of the crevices. Overall IMHO it's an AU.
     
    satootoko, Mar 7, 2005
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  6. I Palindrome I

    I Palindrome I Senior Member

    Thanks. I thought it was a solid AU -- I looked at it under 10x loupe at the coin store I purchased it at and I didn't see any obvious signs of cleaning.

    I'm really happy with the purchase, as I paid only $60 for it.
     
    I Palindrome I, Mar 7, 2005
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  7. satootoko

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