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Kanga: I am doing a Chohen variety set but am not including the 1831 circulation strike. The set is 24 coins and I have 8 left to find. By far the hardest of the set is the 1809 C-1. Both 1811's are relatively easy compared to that one. The ones I have left are: 1809 C-1, C-6; 1810 C-1; 1811 C-1, C-2; 1825 C-2; 1832 C-2; 1835 C-1. Of those only half I consider difficult/expensive, the others I could probably find and purchase today if I wasn't on a budget. I also agree with you on the 1809 C-4 (o in 0) it is incredibly difficult to find without problems or in a high grade, my example is F15 with light corrosion issues but good eye appeal. If you look on ebay though, the vast majority of heavily corroded 1809 Half Cents will turn out to be the C-4 variety. Also, while 1825 C-1 is an R3, I find that the 1826 C-2 (also R3) is MUCH more difficult to find. GERMANICVS: Would love to see your example posted sometime! If you have an 1826, check to see if it's the C-2 variety (leaf position in relation to the S in states) Edited by EFLargeCents
05/27/2014 10:02 am
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United States
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I will say AU with a chance of details
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Germany
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Hi EFlargeCents, here is my 1825 1/2C. In lower grade as can be seen - around VF20 I would say. Colour is overall pleasant, but may have been lightly cleaned. I do not have many Half Cents in my collection, and unfortunately no 1826, but I do appreciate them. My 1811 is only a VG.   |
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EFLargecent-Beautiful coin! Possibly a past cleaning, but, it wouldn't bother me. As far as grade and even with the possibility of a weak strike which is hard to say with the coin not in hand I'm in at VF35.
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Canada
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I would say AU-50BN for EFLargeCent's coin.
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United States
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AU-53, has been lightly cleaned in the past but it doesn't seem to detract much. I think there is a good chance it would grade problem free.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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I have this at AU53 but can see it at 55
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Bedrock of the Community
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I bought this thinking XF40. Once in hand I'll know more. I didn't pay anywhere near the price of an AU example. Thanks for all your input!
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I have it in hand now, I'll say it has been cleaned at one point and is probably XF40 or 45. I don't believe it is AU, at least by EAC standards. Its a great coin in my book given its rarity and detail though.
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It's a pretty coin for sure. The AU+ grades are a bit of a stretch per photos as there is no luster showing. To be an AU coin there should be some hint of cartwheel luster evident as AU does mean ALMOST UNCIRCULATED. Good find EFL!
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Posted 05/27/2014 10:14 am
