1817 Half

[Fishstank]

Tell me what you think this coin is worth and what grade you would give it? If you can tell in the pic it's a 1817 with the 7 punched over the 3.

Fishstank

 

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[crazyjarhead]

No idea but nice old coin

 

[djabend]

Sold for: $138.00




Your coin has some graffiti, so that takes some of its value away unless you find a buyer that likes old graffiti

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HH,
Donny

 

[wildrider]

Just a question, because I don't know.

Why is the eagle worn down so much more than the edges?
It seems like it would wear sort of evenly if slid across counters and stuff.
I'm not saying its fake or anything, because the graded coin is the same way.

 

[Mackaydon]

The 2009 Red Book lists the value of a G-4 (without the 'personalization') at $120.

 

[Diver_Down]

In my experience, you can deduct 20% when scratches (random) are present from the current grade. When there are letters carved into coin, the value drops substantially depending on whether the carving is on the reverse or the obverse. If the carvings are done artistically such as a love token than the value can increase somewhat. In your case, the carving of a 'W' on the obverse is the worst case scenario. At a grade of good, you could expect $120, but with the damage you might be lucky to get $60.