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Pillar of the Community
Germany
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I had had my eyes on this 1794 cent for a while and ultimately bid and won the coin at auction a few days ago. The sellers pictures are far from great, making it difficult to properly assess the quality of the surfaces, color and other details. However, I could see enough to give myself the green light, specially since it is a very scarce die pairing, Sheldon-45, rated R-5+. Interestingly, the Condition Census for S-45 includes (per Breen) 5 examples in VG10, so I am confident/hopeful that this one will rank high in the CC. On the downside, given the current situation, it looks like I will have to wait for while before receiving the coin... I fully understand why this is, though. So, in the meantime I will have to continue admiring this example based on the auction pictures, (and I am liking what I am seeing!)  Edited by GERMANICVS
03/19/2020 04:30 am
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Congrats,it looks like a nice one. John1  |
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United States
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Amazing condition--well done. I wonder if you can share some of the provenance?
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
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Pillar of the Community
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Thank you, John1 and Spence.
I don't know what the provenance is, but am assuming it is of European origin.
I will ask the auction house as I am curious to know where this one has been hiding.
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I am curious to know where this one has been hiding. Exactly. It is a beaut! "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Sensational looking coin, congrats!
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Wow, that has the potential to be a killer coin! Make sure you update the pics when it arrives. Congrats!
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03/19/2020 09:28 am
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United States
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Pillar of the Community
Germany
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As a long time EAC collector, I have come to accept the fact that it is often difficult to reconcile grade and 'affordability of price' in one coin: as a result, most of my early coppers tend to be either scarce, but in lower grades, or, in better grade but common(ner) varieties. This is one case where I think I managed to achieve both. Very excited about this one.
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03/19/2020 10:26 am
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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 I look forward to updated photographs when you have this in hand, very nice example. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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A work of art.
"Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yes. Sweet it is. Please post photos when you can!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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What are you putting on this? 45?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Always a pleasure to see your acquisitions and read your comments :)
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Very nice!  |
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