Guess The Grade- 1806 Bust Half Dollar

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by BigTee44, Mar 27, 2014.

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What does this 1806 Half Dollar Grade

Poll closed Apr 17, 2014.
  1. F-12

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  2. F-15

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  3. VF-20

    5 vote(s)
    35.7%
  4. VF-25

    4 vote(s)
    28.6%
  5. VF-30

    2 vote(s)
    14.3%
  6. VF-35

    1 vote(s)
    7.1%
  7. XF-40

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  8. Counterfeit

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  9. F Details

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  10. VF Details

    2 vote(s)
    14.3%
  1. BigTee44

    BigTee44 Well-Known Member

    Alright, so this coin is going to be my first submission of a RAW coin to NGC.

    What do you think it will come back as?

    Vote above and write it down below.

    Voting is open for 3 weeks!

    It's going to take roughly a month to get this coin back so we have lots of time to guess!

    My personal opinion, it will grade VF30

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  3. BigTee44

    BigTee44 Well-Known Member

    I no longer have the coin in hand, but Frank thinks it's the O-101 variety, which I looked up is the overdate 1806/5.
     
  4. non_cents

    non_cents Well-Known Member

    A little weakness and slightly rough. Still, a beautiful coin that I could only wish of owning. Seriously...great details (especially on the reverse) and a solid half that would make any collector proud.

    I say VF-25.
     
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  5. Mainebill

    Mainebill Bethany Danielle

    I'll say vf 25 as I said in another thread is a nice original coin I think will have no trouble making grade my call is in comparison with my pcgs vf 30 which has just a bit more definition on the motto and the hair I would not be the slightest bit surprised if they did call it a 30 but compared to one it's just a touch more worn vf -28 anyone ? :)
     
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  6. rzage

    rzage What Goes Around Comes Around .

    I went VF-30 , as it is close to mine but with a better reverse . I like the knobbed 6 , it's one I need , but then I do want a no stem . Maybe I can kill 2 birds with one stone and get the knobbed 6 no stem through claws but that is one expensive puppy .
     
  7. rlm's cents

    rlm's cents Numismatist

  8. BigTee44

    BigTee44 Well-Known Member

    Only 5 guesses so far?

    Does no one like the early half dollars or something? :rolleyes:
     
  9. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins Supporter

    Echo Richard........VF-20.
     
  10. Mainebill

    Mainebill Bethany Danielle

    Love all draped bust coinage halfs are third behind dollars and large cents I have quite a few
     
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  11. bkozak33

    bkozak33 Collector

    I will say VF details.
     
  12. theSharpGun

    theSharpGun The King

    VF-25 if it's real. It probably is but I've seen way too many fakes.
    Just asking and don't take this the wrong way but have you done a magnet test?
     
  13. BigTee44

    BigTee44 Well-Known Member

    I did not
     
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  14. BigTee44

    BigTee44 Well-Known Member

    why the details grade?
     
  15. Mainebill

    Mainebill Bethany Danielle

    Me I'd say 99.9% chance it's real and I don't see why it wouldn't grade clean
     
  16. bkozak33

    bkozak33 Collector

    Just based on the randomness of TPG's, and to be different. Also I have seen some barber halves with similar patinas that were graded cleaned by NGC. Who knows? It's a crapshoot submitting coins. Hope the best for you.
     
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  17. theSharpGun

    theSharpGun The King

    That's true. NGC lets some "old" cleaning slide and "new" cleaning generally gets details. It's really up to NGC to decide how "old" is old cleaning and how bad it is.
     
  18. BigTee44

    BigTee44 Well-Known Member

    She's back!!


    Any last minute guesses???
     
  19. risk_reward

    risk_reward Active Member

    I voted VF25, which is the median guess. I think it is more likely to be lower than higher.
     
  20. xGAJx

    xGAJx Happy

    Since you sound excited, I'm going for VF 30
     
  21. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    I'll go VF35
     
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