Let's Talk Barber Half Dollar G-6 Grading

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1949-S New Member United States 33 Posts	Posted 02/22/2025 12:28 am How would you grade the following Barber half dollar? Most, but not all, certified G-6's I see on ebay have a complete reverse rim. So does the PCGS Photograde example. The PCGS G-4 Reverse Photograde image, however, has less detail when compared to the reverse of this coin. So what is it, a 4 or a 6? Is the need for a complete rim on both sides a must have? Report this Post to the Staff

MisterT Pillar of the Community United States 1608 Posts	Posted 02/22/2025 04:58 am Grading of any coin is subjective. Some see it one way while others see something different. In my opinion the obverse is a solid G-6 and the reverse while technically a G-4 due to the small area of an incomplete rim is closer to G-6 in overall detail. So I suppose you could technically call it a split grade G-6/G-4 .I personally would be inclined to net it as a G-6. Considering that it is a key date I don't know how the TPG's would treat it. Its a toss up. Report this Post to the Staff
captainkurt Pillar of the Community United States 1368 Posts	Posted 02/22/2025 10:06 am I just have a personal preference to full rims as I would assume most others do as well. It's just the first think I check and if it doesn't then I just move on unless something else really catches my eye. Report this Post to the Staff
Pacificoin Pillar of the Community Canada 5124 Posts	Posted 02/22/2025 10:20 am Reverse AG3 Obverse G4 shot 6 The services have really tightened. up lately . Would not be a surprise to see this Come back as a 4. Report this Post to the Staff
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