1852 0 Half Dime what do you think

lamarc · Jul 5, 2011

I found this dime a few years back, what do you think the value is. I appears to be in EF condition with a little luster under the wreath. This is the best I can do with the pics. It will be for-sale if interested email me at lamarcannon@comcast.net Lamar

Diver_Down · Jul 5, 2011

Nice find. I would consider the EF grade but being dug, it would lessen the value (somewhat). It is a low mintage approx. 260,000 minted. I won't quote full RedBook prices as almost no-one ever realizes those values. In my opinion, I wouldn't sell the coin unless funds were needed. I would send it to be graded. It is easily a $150 coin. You might be able to realize closer to $200 if it is marketed appropriately.

Tuberale · Jul 5, 2011

Based on James F. Ruddy's Photograde, I'd consider this coin near XF-40 condition. The only question in my mind has to do with the dark coloration of the coin, suggesting it may have been in a fire, and might therefore have had additional damage. The condition of the rim seems to support fire damage as well. If fire damage, and in consideration of soil degradation, condition might be lowered to EF-25 or EF-30.

I know this might sound extreme. But the coin itself is still a very nice specimen, and the trials it has been through make it more collectible to me.

lamarc · Jul 5, 2011

Re: No fire just old silver tarnish that could be cleaned off

Tuberale said:
Based on James F. Ruddy's Photograde, I'd consider this coin near XF-40 condition. The only question in my mind has to do with the dark coloration of the coin, suggesting it may have been in a fire, and might therefore have had additional damage. The condition of the rim seems to support fire damage as well. If fire damage, and in consideration of soil degradation, condition might be lowered to EF-25 or EF-30.

I know this might sound extreme. But the coin itself is still a very nice specimen, and the trials it has been through make it more collectible to me.