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Coin Terms You Might See on Ebay-What is Extra Fine?

admin — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 03:22:14 +0000

This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series Coin Terms You Might See on Ebay

If you ever visit Ebay to purchase or sell coins you will see a lot of different coin terms. Now, especially if you are buying a coin you should become familiar with some of the coin terms.

So this series will share definitions of some of the terms often seen in the headlines of an Ebay Sale. So to get the ball rolling here is a title on Ebay. Let’s examine it as closely as possible.

1892 COLOMBIAN HALF DOLLAR COMMORATIVE EXTRA FINE

Wikipedia states the following :

The Columbian Exposition half dollar commemorative coin, commonly referred to as the Columbian half dollar, was minted for the Columbian Exposition1892 to 1893. It honors the 400th anniversary of Columbus’ discovery of America.

Now it is important to know that the better condition the coin is in the better the collectability. This is additional info I found on Wikipedia:

Most coins can be had in mint state grades, and can be had for a nominal sum. Due to creditors dumping many half dollars used as collateral for loans, some coins are sometimes encountered with signs of circulation wear.

So what condition is this coin in according to the title? Extra Fine

What is the Extra Fine Grade?

The definitions below are according to the Professional Grading Association.

Extra Fine

Alternate form of Extremely Fine.

Extremely Fine

The grades EF40 and 45. This grade has nearly full detail with only the high points worn, the fields rubbed often with luster still clinging in protected areas.

Of course if you would like to add to this discussion it is more than welcomed!

What’s In The Pocket Change Today? 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar

admin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 01:42:24 +0000

This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series What's In The Pocket Change Today?

Look what was in this pocket change. That’s right a 1984 Kennedy Half Dollar. Is it worth anything?

Can’t Find the Mint Mark on That Half Dollar?

admin — Thu, 07 May 2009 04:21:28 +0000

Here is what I found out about the location of the mint marks on the Kennedy and Walking Liberty half dollar.

Kennedy half dollar-Look to the left of the eagle’s tail feathers in 1964. But look below John F. Kennedy’s neck from 1968 and on.

Walking Liberty half dollar- From 1916-1947) Look on the front(Obverse). It is below IN GOD WE TRUST. In 1916 and 1917, it is on the reverse, above and to the left of the words HALF DOLLAR. Note: According to Wikepedia, In mid 1917, the mintmark was moved to the reverse. It is located to the upper left of ‘half dollar’ along the rim.

Barbar half dollar(1892-1915)-Look for the mint mark below the eagle