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On 12/3/2023 at 7:23 PM, Sandon said:

Uncertified 1893-S Liberty half eagle, purchased at a local coin auction in October 1993. My grade is AU.

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Respectfully, what alleged wear do you wish to cite in support of your assertion this coin does not qualify for a Mint State verdict?

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On 12/3/2023 at 7:23 PM, Sandon said:

Uncertified 1893-S Liberty half eagle, purchased at a local coin auction in October 1993. My grade is AU.

1893-Shalfeagleobv..thumb.jpg.ecb5dfd7fc551ca04de0549c32a2daa7.jpg

1893-Shalfeaglerev..thumb.jpg.2b7bbc61b931e2c945f6c30198a68247.jpg

Blast from the Past!

A.D.A.:  Your witness.

Q.A.:  What facts do you wish to cite in support of your assertion that this coin, in effect, displays wear?

A.D.A.:  Objection!  No such four-letter word was used or alluded to!

Hon. Z: Sustained. Antics such as those exhibited by opposing counsel shall not be tolerated by this Court.

[🐓 : My grade is AU59]

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   In response to @Henri Charriere's inquiries, the 1893-S half eagle has high point wear that is most obvious at the back of Liberty's hair and the bun, as well as the eagle's neck. Compare it to this 1886 that NGC graded MS 62, which is "baggy" but fully detailed:

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1886LibertyHalfEaglerev.jpg.52c7afb7ef19233fa361b22340c79b0f.jpg

Photos courtesy of Stacks Bowers.

 

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On 12/5/2023 at 11:12 PM, Sandon said:

   In response to @Henri Charriere's inquiries, the 1893-S half eagle has high point wear that is most obvious at the back of Liberty's hair and the bun, as well as the eagle's neck. Compare it to this 1886 that NGC graded MS 62, which is "baggy" but fully detailed:

1886LibertyHalfEagleobv.jpg.0999aa3a1f18ec9d29ff0e440266e977.jpg

1886LibertyHalfEaglerev.jpg.52c7afb7ef19233fa361b22340c79b0f.jpg

Photos courtesy of Stacks Bowers.

 

[ 🐓:  Thank you!  You're a gentleman, a scholar, and a good sport.]  (thumbsu

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On 12/9/2023 at 8:10 PM, J P M said:

Here is my AU 58 1886 S that has lots of contact marks similar to Sandon's 1893 for you QA.

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1886 S AU58 .jpg

[FYI:  This coin was the impetus behind my introduction of the topic,  "< Pf-67 Why not?"]

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