1873 seated half dollar

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  1. johnny54321

    johnny54321 aspiring numismatist

    I'm looking for opinions on this seated half
    is it a proof?
    is something funny with it?

    My first inclination is to think it is a proof....but I am not familiar with the differences. I'm also curious if this might be counterfeit. It has exceptional detail compared to others i've seen in this series.

    thanks,
    John
     

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  3. vipergts2

    vipergts2 Jester in hobby of kings

    I don't know about proof or not, but the detail and stike are both very sharp. Very nice looking coin.
     
    vipergts2, May 22, 2008
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  4. kanga

    kanga 65 Year Collector

    Initial impression:
    - "no" to proof
    - "yes" to cleaned
    - "?" to counterfeit
     
    kanga, May 22, 2008
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  5. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    agreed with kanga, no to proof.
    there would be nice squared rims.
     
    Treashunt, May 22, 2008
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  6. johnny54321

    johnny54321 aspiring numismatist

    what is meant by, "squared rims"? They all look quite circular to me. :p
     
    johnny54321, May 22, 2008
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  7. ryanbrooks

    ryanbrooks Active Member

    I agree with Kanga
     
    ryanbrooks, May 22, 2008
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  8. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    If you look closely at the outer edge of the coins business strikes are typically rounded over slightly. Proof examples have a very sharp, squared off edge.
     
    GDJMSP, May 22, 2008
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  9. The_Cave_Troll

    The_Cave_Troll The Coin Troll

    not a proof,
    harshly cleaned AU details,
    it looks genuine to me, but if you are going to spend MS money on one of these just wait for a nicer coin
     
    The_Cave_Troll, May 22, 2008
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  10. johnny54321

    johnny54321 aspiring numismatist

    ooooh. ok. I get it. Don't worry, I was not considering buying it. I just thought it looked proof-like, but I didn't know how to tell the difference. Now I do. thanks!
     
    johnny54321, May 22, 2008
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  11. Leadfoot

    Leadfoot there is no spoon

    IMO -- Not a proof. Cleaned/polished business strike...Mike
     
    Leadfoot, May 23, 2008
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