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Well,. (deep subject) I'm going to tap out on this endeavor. It's obvious that I am not skilled in large cent attribution. I've been staring at the point of the bust, the location of denticles and numerals, and trying to locate die markers for days.   Thanks to those who provided educated info. I'm going to say it's maybe a N-20 and leave at that, although I will still try for larger photos as soon as I can get motivated. Edited: my browser froze in mid post "Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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02/27/2019 8:34 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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Late dates are very difficult because the diagnostic die markers are often very small, very faint, and often impossible to see unless the coin is high VF or better, preferably better. And also if you are using the Newcomb book that can be another added difficulty.
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Pillar of the Community
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Grellman's book is pretty helpful if you can find a copy. Still not easy though.
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I have heard that these later dates are difficult, but I didn't realize how much so until I tried this one.
Thanks for the suggestion on the Grellman book, Jerry.
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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Pillar of the Community
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......or you can just send it to him. That's always fun.
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@edweather, can you provide details about sending a coin to Mr. Grellman? I have done site search and see that he has been discussed quite often, but usually a PM is sent. I saw his address in Florida. What sort of fee is involved, etc? Thanks!
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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Bedrock of the Community
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I don't know if he has changed his fee or not, it used to be a dollar per coin.
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Edited by edweather
03/02/2019 09:15 am
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His mailing address is J.R.(Bob) Grellman P.O. Box 17226 Amelia Island FL. 32035-3138 Haven't sent him any coins for awhile now but I think he still charges just a dollar a coin. Also need to send a self addressed letter with postage for returning your coin. Will be curious to find out if my N-20 guess is correct!
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Pillar of the Community
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I reached out to Mr. Grellman via the email address on his old website and haven't heard back from him. I'm leery of just sending the cent through the mail until I know he will process it. Is there another contact for him, another email or phone number?
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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PM received. Thanks, Jerry!
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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I've already heard back from Mr. Grellman and he confirms the N-20 variety. He was able to give me that attribution based solely on the photos, so I won't be sending it to him.
Thanks to all who helped out with this. I'm going to record the variety on the holder and put her back to bed!
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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