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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Not much of a gamble for 5 bucks, but hey, can't always bet the max on every hand... Feel free to chip in on what you think this 1862 Indian Head cent will actually look like / grade as when I get it in hand. My "bad seller photo" opinion is that it's probably G6 with a shot at VG8.   I cropped these down to 750x from the seller's 2x2 photos, otherwise these are straight from the listing.   Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
709 Posts |
Yeah, it's not bad, VG to F range.
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Pillar of the Community
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You might get a nicer coin than pictured. I see some peoples cameras take crappy photos that make the coins surface look pitted when really it isn't - cross your fingers!!
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
12477 Posts |
I think it could be as nice as an F-12.
I think the "pitted" appearance is noise from inadequate lighting. You can see it on the plastic and cardboard as well.
In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Adam , I think your grade opinion is right on . Can't be fine ,I see no trace of Liberty even with these fuzzy pics .  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It's VG. A Fine needs to show more of the letters of the "LIBERTY." Please, guys pull out you ANA grading guides and maintain the standards. Watering them down does not benefet collectors. |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Yup VG8, possible 10 with better photos.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
VG-06, maybe 08, but no way a Fine. Looks like the horizontal shield lines are completely gone.
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05/09/2017 7:09 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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vg details - corrosion
IN NECESSARIIS UNITAS - IN DUBIIS LIBERTAS - IN OMNIBUS CARITAS THE MAN IN THE ARENA, Theodore Roosevelt at the Sorbonne Paris on April 23, 1910: " It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat." My coin website: https://fairfaxcoins.com |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Price aside, agree there could be some ED issues.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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I would think VG-10 from those pictures.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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Pretty pleased for 5 bucks...it is a bit darker in hand, but just a bit. No environmental damage, but does have a small nick/hit to the left of the bust and a scratch above the left wreath on the reverse...but hey, for the price...   Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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congrats! looks much better than original pics.  IN NECESSARIIS UNITAS - IN DUBIIS LIBERTAS - IN OMNIBUS CARITAS THE MAN IN THE ARENA, Theodore Roosevelt at the Sorbonne Paris on April 23, 1910: " It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat." My coin website: https://fairfaxcoins.com |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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So, what would you grade it now? I'm curious about the shield. It looks like the entire top is worn away and inconsistent with the rest of the reverse. In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I would say vg10 or f12. The shield looks like a combo weak strike and/or greased die. It doesn't look like wear b/c the rim is so strong.
IN NECESSARIIS UNITAS - IN DUBIIS LIBERTAS - IN OMNIBUS CARITAS THE MAN IN THE ARENA, Theodore Roosevelt at the Sorbonne Paris on April 23, 1910: " It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat." My coin website: https://fairfaxcoins.com |
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