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1871 Indian Head Cent...grade Me!

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 Posted 12/02/2016  8:32 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add GR58 to your friends list
I really don't see that many MS Indian Head cents.

I do know I wish I had a complete set that looks just like this one.

I can see MS 63 .. like posted above.

The soft look of the wreath had my attention, but paralyse seems to
offer a good reason why it looks that way.
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 Posted 12/02/2016  8:39 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add paralyse to your friends list
I'm far from expert on these, I'm sure someone will be along that can offer more insight.
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 Posted 12/02/2016  8:45 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add moxking to your friends list
I agree with 63 but I'm a little concerned with the tone. I use the simple method of determining AT which is that if the colors are splotchy or spotty, it may be AT.

If the colors do not radiate, rather than appear whole, it adds to my doubt.

It is a lovely example, regardless, but I think I'd be crossing my fingers if I sent this to a TPG.
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 Posted 12/02/2016  9:22 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add CollegeBarbers to your friends list
with MS-63RB, it's a beautiful coin!
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 Posted 12/02/2016  9:49 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Joseph7420 to your friends list
MS-63 for me as well.
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 Posted 12/03/2016  05:18 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add SHAFTA9a to your friends list
Oh..A beauty for sure..
MS-63RB very nice and hard date to find in this condition.
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 Posted 12/03/2016  08:46 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add IndianGoldEagle to your friends list
MS-63RB
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 Posted 12/03/2016  11:39 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add RedRaider to your friends list
It is the S-4 Shallow N reverse, a very scarce coin. Nice catch Paralyse! I knew it was the shallow N when I bought it, which is why I bought it. Seller did not catch it.

It's not going to be graded, probably going to place it in my type set, or Indian head set.

At $400, this was a steal. If I were to sell it, it would probably list for $2K.
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 Posted 12/03/2016  12:21 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Jaobler to your friends list
Very attractive coin and you got it at an excellent price apparently.

I too would be concerned by the color. Grading services are often very fussy about toned copper coins and there would be a distinct possibility that this would be judged to have artificial toning if submitted. If however the coin will find a home in the OP's raw set any AT concerns would be beside the point.
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 Posted 12/03/2016  4:37 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Coinfrog to your friends list
Agree 63RB and most attractive.
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 Posted 12/03/2016  4:42 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Dustin6 to your friends list
Very nice pick. I see a MS-63RB also, nice variety
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 Posted 12/04/2016  01:23 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add paralyse to your friends list
I've seen lots of IHC's with this color that were not AT/recolored, and also quite a few that were. It's always a dice roll. I think this one has a good bit of original color remaining.
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 Posted 12/04/2016  08:34 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add TypeCoin971793 to your friends list
This one looks MS, but I am not sure anout the color. It would probably get "Questionable Color" from PCGS.
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 Posted 12/04/2016  9:23 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add bandsdean to your friends list
Nice S-4 and an even nicer cherry pick for 400.00. Die crack on the obverse connecting "MER" and reverse die crack below and in side the wreath are your die markers for the S-4. This coin should be about a CC#-5. Love it.
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 Posted 12/05/2016  5:16 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add billjones to your friends list
I am concerned about the color also. If you bought this raw or housed in a "third world grading service" holder I would have some concerns.

The sharpness is great and consistent with the Mint State grade, but color indicates an "enhancement" to me.
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