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Pillar of the Community
Mexico
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vermontensium, would you be able to post a photo of your prized low grade coin?
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 United States
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Definitely. I have to dig it out of my SDB. Probably Wednesday. You may have to remind me 
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Would have thought one of the benefits of a coin in poor condition would be not having to keep it in a safety deposit box. Look forward to seeing it! Posted one of my poorest and most beloved coins on this thread recently: https://goccf.com/t/128920
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That's very cool p  The story behind it makes it something you'll cherish for a long time  My entire personal collection is in a SDB. It's been there 7 years now, and will remain there contrary to what some say about trusting banks...I've never had a problem, yet. The above mentioned coin is one that I really like along with many (and much $ spent on them). I would never keep them in my apartment while my wife and I are at work. I just bought a home, and plan on getting a large safe but, the more expensive/cherished coins will remain at the bank 
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3253 Posts |
Thanks, v! This is a large cent I would be more than happy to own though. Love the edge lettering! Think we all can determine if this is head of 1793, 1794, or 1795? Any chance of a reverse pic, so we see if if there's no fraction bar, or, dare I say it, starred denticles?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1660 Posts |
Great piece of history! Congrats!
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 United States
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Quote: starred denticles?
I always dream of finding an S-48 whether it be ebay (some poor photo or corroded coin someone missed, or mom and pop antique store) or some other venue. Sighhhh...
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United States
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Exactly! Aren't you dying to get a close-up look at the edges of this coin's reverse?
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United States
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Jpsned awesome coin. I don't know if I have ever seen a corroded coin like that with such strong letters on the side.
Vermontensium I did the same thing as you a few months back. Mine were dug out of Wethersfield, Connecticut which is funny considering how long the city has been around. I would have thought someone would have picked them up a few hundred years ago.
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That's awesome! I'd love to see them. A few years ago, I had the opportunity to detect in Rupert,VT; I did so much research before the trip as to where the Mint building of Reuben Harmon may have been. I found Millbrook Stream, and ventured into the woods with my detector. I stumbled upon a mill site and my heart starting racing. To make a long story short, I was in search of any Vermont Coppers but came up empty handed. I did however find a neat colonial era horse bit and several colonial era square nails. I plan on going back soon with better info :-)
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United States
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Nice, I probably would have bought it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2077 Posts |
Nice. Actually looks like little wear. Through the corrosion, I can see plenty of detail.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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It's items like that that make me wonder where it has been. Sure would be interesting if coins could talk and tell their history. Who did what with that coin for instance and when.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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jpsned - that's a great find.  I love old copper and especially the ones that are well traveled. Quote: when you pick up the light just right, you can see the whole "1794." That's the best part when there's some detail peeking thru!
Member ANA and EAC "You got to lose to know how to win". Dream On by Aerosmith
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Okay guys, here's some reverse pix. Unfortunately, the reverse is all but obliterated. I looked with a jeweler's loop as well as I could to see if I could find any starred denticles, and of course I thought I did. But it would take a real expert to examine this coin, since the corrosion is just as big an aspect of the coin as any remaining features.  
Edited by jpsned 09/25/2012 9:00 pm
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