Grade of this 1847 seated half dollar 7 over 6.

[artyfacts]

Reading all I can on grading, its still somewhat a mystery. I figure this is a good starting point. With the plow strikes, and other issues. Thanks in advance for any input. Art

 

[coinsareawesome]

It would probably grade VF-EF details, Scratches, if sent for grading, which would be equal to a value for good condition to fine condition.

 

[artyfacts]

It would probably grade VF-EF details, Scratches, if sent for grading, which would be equal to a value for good condition to fine condition.

Its worth sending in for a grade?

 

[coinsareawesome]

I was just saying that to give you an idea, but if it is truly a 7 over 6 as you said, it might be worth it. The value for good condition is $1,800, the value for very good is $2,500, and the value for fine is $3,250. On the other hand, if it is just an 1847, the value for good condition is $42, the value for very good is $50, and the value for fine is $65. Remember, these are retail prices. 99.9999% of the time you will never get these prices if in those conditions, and if you do, you would still probably have either overhead or a seller's fee.

 

[artyfacts]

I was just saying that to give you an idea, but if it is truly a 7 over 6 as you said, it might be worth it. The value for good condition is $1,800, the value for very good is $2,500, and the value for fine is $3,250. On the other hand, if it is just an 1847, the value for good condition is $42, the value for very good is $50, and the value for fine is $65. Remember, these are retail prices. 99.9999% of the time you will never get these prices if in those conditions, and if you do, you would still probably have either overhead or a seller's fee.

Thanks for your input. Here is a closeup.

 

[bluecamel2015]

It does look like a genuine overdate.

 

[baddbluff]

I'd grade it in the XF45-AU50 range without the scratches. It won't grade at PCGS or NGC with that damage unfortunately.

 

[dejapooh]

I'd grade it in the XF45-AU50 range without the scratches. It won't grade at PCGS or NGC with that damage unfortunately.

I'm afraid you are quite a bit off. I would say VF without the damage. F money, maybe VG. The wear is pretty substantial.

 

[RBowtie97]

According to the photos it looks like you have the real thing. Even if it's not (which I'm pretty sure it is), it's definitely worth paying the $50 or so to have it officially graded. Worst case, you're out $50. Best case, you have a genuine coin worth $2000 or possibly more depending on what someone will give for it.

This is an online photo of an 1867/6. Then, your photo. And what it's worth according to PCGS in good+ condition.

 

[jerseyben]

According to the photos it looks like you have the real thing. Even if it's not (which I'm pretty sure it is), it's definitely worth paying the $50 or so to have it officially graded. Worst case, you're out $50. Best case, you have a genuine coin worth $2000 or possibly more depending on what someone will give for it.
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This is an online photo of an 1867/6. Then, your photo. And what it's worth according to PCGS in good+ condition.

You are wrong. It is a genuine coin regardless of it being slabbed or raw.

The overdate is clear as day. The person willing to shell out $2000 for this coin does not need a piece of plastic and printed info card to point that out to them.