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Pillar of the Community
Korea, Republic Of
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It looks like AU details for me. If it wasn't for the granular surfaces, I'd grade it AU-55.
Very nice large cent. The granularity doesn't kill its eye appeal all that much.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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AU details, net grade VF25...very nice indeed!
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 United States
16679 Posts |
Great eye appeal despite the micro porosity.
AU Details
Nice one John!
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
2364 Posts |
Beautiful coin Johnny and one that I'd love to have in my collection. I'm at AU details.
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Rest in Peace
 United States
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thanks guys. The seller called it unc details, as he said he examined it closely and could not find a trace of wear. Even though he is reputable, this is still the SELLER's assessment. I paid under $600 for it, so I am ok either way...I just wish I was better at telling the difference between some strike weakness and actual wear. The coin is so evenly toned and otherwise flawless that it is really tough to tell.
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United States
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It could very well be UNC Details. At the very least, I couldn't go lower than AU58 Details :-)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Net, AU 53. Very nice!  |
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United States
498 Posts |
Nice looking coin. I can't afford stuff that nice but I did just buy my first early copper 5 min ago and am happy as I'm sure you are. There is something about breaking that 200 year barrier that just feels good
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Valued Member
United States
170 Posts |
I guess (granularity) means textured look?
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Rest in Peace
United States
4849 Posts |
technically, it is a form of corrosion. I'm not an expert as to what caused it, but it amazes me that the rest of the surfaces are so well preserved.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
567 Posts |
That's beautiful! I suppose I'm the only one who actually finds the granularity appealing. I think it adds a really nice texture to it.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
36844 Posts |
UNC details, still has great eye appeal. Congrats!
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
9793 Posts |
MS details to me too - wow lots of eye appeal even with the porosity - which isn't too bad IMO.
"Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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