1833 Capped Bust half dime

[93vector]

Looking for opinions on whether or not it is worth sending this coin out for grading, or opinions on what it might be graded at, or worth.
Found this in my yard

Thanks
Pete

 

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[hyperion]

Pete,
That's a great find and could grade anywhere between EF40 and AU50. I have to ask ... is this how it looked when you took it from the ground or did you "clean" it. If cleaned, how was it done. Any abrasive action would condemn the coin to a bodybag from PCGS or a "cleaned" notation from NGC or ANACS. The "cleaned" notation will normally cut the value in half. Best case scenario ... PCGS AU50 and the coin could fetch between $150 and $200. Worst case EF40 cleaned from NGC/ANACS and value would be around $75/$80. P.S. - that's a cool die crack from the bonnet to the rim at 1:00.

 

[93vector]

The only "cleaning" i did was a little soaking in dish soap and water and a little light rubbing with my fingers.....was very clean from the ground....hope I didn't do anything wrong

 

[1235CE]

yes, excellent find, congrats!.......and let's face it folks, cleaning is pretty much inevitable on a dug coin, especially silver. You seemingly weren't very harsh with the cleaning as I cannot detect any tell tale swirl marks, nice job.

I completely agree with Hyperion's grading, right on the mark as well as the cool die break.

HH all!

Greg

 

[hyperion]

I try not to get on my soapbox about cleaning, but what folks don't know can really hurt them. My best advice to any and all ... if you think it's a rare and valuable coin you've already done all that you can do. Most amateur cleaning will show up if you send the coin in for certification and grading by a reputable company. Package the coin as is and get it off to a professional conservator (NGC offers this service). Of course this only applies to rare and valuable pieces ... throw those common wheaties into the tumbler ... package up that chain cent!

Pete, a quick rinse in dishwashing detergent may turn out OK (as long as no abrasive action was taken). I hope you rinsed it thoroughly afterwards. Some detergents are acidic and will damage the luster if not completely removed.

OK, down from the soapbox.