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1877 Indian Head Cent Grade Opinions

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 Posted 10/04/2025  11:21 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Greasy Fingers to your friends list
Quick view...no studying...12 comes to mind.
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 Posted 10/05/2025  2:13 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add luvmyCAM to your friends list
Just a theory here maybe nothing left in PCGS break room but Sanka Instant Decaf on a Monday in 1992 G-6? now that's a green tomato!
GC's sexed up image shows smidgen of green blue on obverse rim 11:00 was relieved to examine coin in hand, no sign of PVC or corrosion looks stable imo.
Old girls been around sold for $804 ebay in June and GC Sept 2025. Dubiousness of being auction record G6 at GC $704 after fees. I'm pleased with the coin nothing fancy just a undergraded x2 1877 i.m.o.
Two really nice VG-8's and a VG10 sold also was surprised this one went at $626.



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 Posted 10/05/2025  2:52 pm  Show Profile   Check Zurie's eBay Listings Bookmark this reply Add Zurie to your friends list
So undergraded! Congrats on snagging that!
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 Posted 10/05/2025  2:55 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add mikev50 to your friends list
nice coin--i agree--under graded--
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 Posted 10/05/2025  3:04 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Errers and Varietys to your friends list
Definitely under graded for sure. Nice snag.
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 Posted 10/05/2025  4:45 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add IndianGoldEagle to your friends list
VG-10, looks like this one needs a break out and resubmit.
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Thanks for commenting. Have been lurking for a VG several months lots available many straight graded coins just downright ugly or over graded over priced imo.
CACG has seemed to put to rest the notion of F-12 5 letter sliders followed by ANACS the last 4-5 years. GC had a smoker ANACS VG10 back in June I missed out on that coin looks F12+ I'm high on ANACS standards last 3 years yay ANACS. Yeoman's 27th edition 1970 VG $65 1992 45th $250 looks like the 1877 keeps up and beats inflation.

GoldEagle yes I'm going to see what CAC thinks try for a green bean first CAC's actions will speak loud and clear no illusions of a gold bean but I'll tell ya it crossed my mind
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 Posted 10/06/2025  11:39 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Jimbo48 to your friends list
I see the presence of letters in the headband. That normally qualifies as Fine 12 or 15.
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 Posted 10/07/2025  08:53 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add panzaldi to your friends list
very odd bird this one. I have no doubt the strike on both sides is weak. just look at the sharpness of the letters, date, right obv denticles and shield. I cant see this coin as G however, it comes down to how much is wear and how much is strike. imo the coin has some details that exhibit a VF coin. I wouldn't net it out any less than F12 or even as high as F15. I think the issue is if you ever looked at selling. considering a bean would help solidify it
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 Posted 10/07/2025  09:04 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add CoinForMe to your friends list
Around what years did PCGS rate this coin? It appears to be one of their older labels...
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 Posted 10/07/2025  7:01 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add RedRaider to your friends list
Get it to CAC and hope for a gold sticker. I would personally keep it in the OGH and not resubmit it.
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Get it to CAC and hope for a gold sticker. I would personally keep it in the OGH and not resubmit it.
Fair idea.
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It's staying in the OGH for sure CAC bean can look at it's now you see it now you don't Liberty and decide. Yes that's a good point about strike weakness I didn't even consider that my head is so geared towards Barber coinage I overlooked that fundamental.
My hypothesis is slightly conspiratorial its A. got an issue a flash in pan look but underlying issue or B. Simply a way undergraded attractive example that went low at GC and I got a bargain.
Will get this off to a green bean dealer soon and let everyone know what CAC thinks when it comes back.
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It's staying in the OGH
Very good!

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Will get this off to a green bean dealer soon and let everyone know what CAC thinks when it comes back.
Excellent!
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