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1799 Large Cent. Is It Real?

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 Posted 07/27/2022  1:20 pm Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add cja1403 to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
Hello, I am looking for some advice. I am wanted to purchase this 1799 Large Cent from a seller but I was wondering about it's authenticity. The seller is too far away to see the coin in person (50+ miles). I am looking for any input anyone has.
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the colour looks off to me and the pictures are less then optimal for judgment. I personally would avoid this if I didn't have more info. And even all beat up it's a coin worth being graded so authenticity would my biggest worry. Did the seller mention the weight of the coin, diameter, etc?

I know very little about US Large Cents and this does look like a good whole fillers for this kind of coin. .. But a very expensive one lol.

If it is authentic the grade I would put at ag3 tops plus several details designations.
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What do you know of the seller's reputation?



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The seller is not specialized in coins, she is an antique dealer.
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from the position of the die crack on reverse I think its a 1798 S-166
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This is a 1798 S-166. Note the reverse die crack.

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Here is a better picture of the coin if that helps anyone. Also I just asked its 9.5 grams.
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As @jerryc39 and @jacrispies noted, it's not a 1799. It's a 1798 S-166 variety. The date position is wrong for a 1799, and the reverse die crack matches perfectly with the 1798 variety below.

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Thank you all for your help! I appreciate it!
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I'm not sure what the price is, but I personally would pass.
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AG details. agree that its a 1798. not one I would consider
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Looks like a 1798.
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I wouldn't buy a 99 unless it was slabbed of from a very reputable dealer. And this is coming from someone who couldn't care less about TPGs.
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