How Would You Grade This 1808 Half Dollar - Bought Raw.

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  1. Eduard

    Eduard Supporter**

    I bought this coin a couple of weeks ago - it came in a large lot of U.S coins.

    The photos were taken in direct sunlight, so this probably accentuates every minor surface detail/fault. Still, how would you grade her?
    1808 cent ex Peus - OBV - REV - 21 January 2026 better.png

    If somebody can throw in an attribution I'd be more than thankful.
     
    Eduard, Jan 21, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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  3. Publius2

    Publius2 Well-Known Member

    About VF-30 to 35, I'd hazard. Maybe an old cleaning and I'm suspicious of what appear to be hairlines on both sides but primarily the obverse.
     
    Publius2, Jan 21, 2026 at 12:37 PM
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  4. ToughCOINS

    ToughCOINS Dealer Member Moderator

    Right in line with @Publius2 . . . I think I'd grade it VF35 if I were selling it, or XF details if an in-hand examination convinced me it's definitely cleaned.
     
    ToughCOINS, Jan 21, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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  5. Mr. Numismatist

    Mr. Numismatist Strawberry Token Enthusiast

    I concur with the gentlemen above.
     
    Mr. Numismatist, Jan 21, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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