1828 "Classic Head" Half Cent

[TheMastermind]

I was wondering if anyone could provide me with a grade and possibly a value for the following half cent.

I found it yesterday, in a coin machine reject tray believe it or not. Looks to be in pretty good condition to me, but I would love to hear from you guys.

Any help is appreciated, thanks.

 

[pong12211]

That's a nice find for a reject tray... No idea on the grade but a nice find in my opinion..

 

[Iamrussell]

There is one on ebay that looks similar in shape to yours at $37 right now and theres still 6 days left- id watch it if I were you then youll have a decent idea of current going price- the seller is maril925

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[wvwildman]

its worth from $23 to $300

 

[CC-Hunter]

Best reject tray score I've seen! Way to go!

Based on condition, I'd put it at $50 minimum, although you probably would get more than that on ebay.

 

[scott9050]

I would have to say $200 minimum for that coin.

 

[Diver_Down]

I would have to say $200 minimum for that coin.

Not based on completed sales on eBay. One just closed last night that was graded by PCGS that would be the equivalent grade of MasterMind's find for $104. It is a heck of a find, but it isn't the rare 12 star variety.

 

[cudamark]

I'd give it a solid XF45 and might go AU on closer examination. Looks like someone's coin collection got raided!

 

[scott9050]

Not based on completed sales on eBay. One just closed last night that was graded by PCGS that would be the equivalent grade of MasterMind's find for $104. It is a heck of a find, but it isn't the rare 12 star variety.

I am going by book based on condition, not based on Ebay sales because they are unpredictable:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1828-Classi...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557


NGC list AU50 at $180 currently and $198 in AU53: Classic Head Half Cents 1828 AU 50 Brown Price History & Charts | NGC Coin Price Guide

 

[sagittarius98]

NGC list AU50 at $180 currently and $198 in AU53: Classic Head Half Cents 1828 AU 50 Brown Price History & Charts | NGC Coin Price Guide

When they grade it. Unslabbed is much lower.

 

[TheMastermind]

Would it be worthwhile to send this off for grading?

 

[cudamark]

If you plan on selling it online.....probably.

 

[TypeCoin971793]

Wow! That is quite a find! She's a beaut and probably was a very welcome sight. I would grade it as as solid AU, but something doesn't look quite right about the left side of the obverse. It may just be the colours/picture/weaker strike, but it looks somewhat porous (?). Anyhow, I would not be able to snag that coin for anything less than $100, $150 being tops on a good day. The stained/discoloured area on the obverse would slightly lower the grade and/or value, but the beautiful toning and lustre on the reverse exhibit the characteristics of a high-AU piece and would probably cancel out the negative effects of the discolouration on the obverse. That is a great coin and an absolutely magnificent coin to find for free.

 

[huntsman53]

The coin appears to have been weakly struck but is a solid EF-45! I believe that it could fetch anywhere from $80 to $120 but might fetch as much as $150 on the right day.


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