Bust Half grade question

Those are some beautiful VF coins , all well struck and obviously well chosen for eye appeal . Especially the 1811 , Nice !

 

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Here's an EF graded half , clasp is very weak .

 

I'm just starting my foray into bust halves, and at first glance it appeared to be a VF35, similar to the few graded ones I have. I don't know if it is the pictures or lighting, but after looking further I just don't think so.

There is a rim ding at 9:00 on the obverse.
The splotch at 8:00 on the obverse.
It just seems awful shiny on the high points = cleaning/polishing (I realize many of these old coins are cleaned, but this just stands out to me - it could be the lighting, but combined with some pitting I'm not so sure...).
Very eneven rim all the way around on the obverse.

I don't mean to be nitpicky because the detail is there...its just a lot of little things that add up in my opinion. It is not as consistent or flowing as any of the VF35's that were posted despite their different "looks". Again it could be the lighting or something else..but if I was looking for a nice 35, I would pass on this one.

 

Now I just have to find one , thanks for the help .