GTG 44 Walker Half

I was setting up my wall display the other day. Realized that I didn't have a Walker type in my Soapbox Anacs slabs collection. I found this one yesterday. This slab is also, if I read correctly, the earliest serial number for Gen 3 slab with a bar code. It was the kicker for me to buy it for the slab collection.
Hopefully the pics are clear enough.
The serial number is 213226 with bar code.

 

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Oh man Pickin'.... I am terrible at these and buffalo nickels...... Despite this being an absolutely stunning coin, I believe I see the tiniest bit of wear on the eagles chest and lady Liberty's leg. As much as I don't want to, I am going to sat AU58, and I hope I am wrong.

 

When I look to grade a Walker, I always look at the hand to see how well it was struck.

 

MS-64

It's a 63/64 borderline coin. I'm not sure how conservative or liberal ANACS was back then, but I'll go with 64.

 

I agree that this coin is borderline MS63/64, but the photos make the luster seem very good so I went high, MS64.

 

MS-62-64 depending on the TPG choice
J.T.

 

MS64.

 

I agree with 64.

 

64

 

MS63/64. Pics a little over-exposed, could be more confident with better pics.

 

Walkers have always been tough for me to shoot when there is nice luster involved. Add in a slab and they are like this or dull and detailed. I hardly ever hit the sweet spot.

 

Very nice. I have no experience grading these. Looks awesome to me.

 

She's a pretty one. The lighting just makes the grade a little challenging.

 

You should check out eBAY. A lot of the big dealers are frauds when it comes to lighting. Not all but there is a basketful I'm aware of. I'll buy an inexperienced individual's attempts way before I'll consider buying from those. That being said, photographing coins is difficult. Ask anyone who has seen my attempts. Pickin's photos are great.

 

I've got a couple walkers that may be sliders but could also get a MS grade. My best looking one is in my 7070, but I'm absolutely awful at guessing grades on these. I voted 64 because it looks nice. Some breast feathers are worn and the left hand doesn't look promising, but the rest looks nice.

 

MS 63....great luster with some hits in the fields; maybe it got up to 64 but I think Anacs was more conservative on this one and said 63

 

Beautiful coin @lordmarcovan the luster is amazing!

 

If you're not too busy AND not to get off track too much, can you explain what makes a coin a key date or a Semi-key date. (No relationship jokes please. ).