Pretty Stoked About This Purchase, Any Thoughts? 1858 1cent

Totally! I would hate looking at this coin after a few months.

I myself would not want to have this coin in my collection, even if it were given to me.

But what makes coin collecting so sustainable is the large range of people from silver stackers and hoarders, to accumulators, to collectors, up to "true" numismatists that study and write about their discoveries, plus the investor who keeps the high grade stuff high priced.

All along the curve just about any decent coin is going to have someone that wants it. Even a shotgun blasted piece like this. That isn't a bad thing. It keeps the money flowing through the system and every type and grade of coin remains liquid to a much greater extent.

I always remember that when I started collecting I had a heck of a time learning about Jefferson nickels with nothing but a Red Book as my guide.

ya have to start your collection some how, that hole in your large cent collection is now filled lol, with probably an upgrade at a later date lol. Cheers.

The pitting VERY greatly reduces the value.
For $3.65, still a good buy anyway, but not a 'steal'.

Actually sold it today for $30. I was surprised it went so quickly.

Here is another ugly one to keep it company. :))

I like the patina better on Rob's though...