Grading Company For Old Copper?

I would suggest ANACS as an alternative to the "Big Two". They will provide a complete numerical grade and include caveats (corroded, etc.). They are also cheaper. Good luck with the grading. It's a gorgeous coin. How many old coppers don't have corrosion to some degree? Not many I'm thinking. PG

PCGS has become very particular, almost to the point of being paranoid about "problems". When I submit my large copper, they were always the source. My main area of interest has always been Colonials, Large & Half Cents. My experience with them has always been if they see any little spot of discoloration, guess what, "questionable color" or in your case, "corroded". I'm really getting turned off by the big 2. Just keep in mind ANACS seems to love the term cleaned for some reason.
BTW, welcome and, beautiful coin!

Thanks guys. I'll try ANACS. And thanks for the compliments. I may try to sell it if I need some money to pay the bills this winter when our business is slow. But I hope I don't have to. I love this coin, well as much as anyone can love a coin. I just thought if I do sell it, I might get more for it in a slab.

Thanks for this post. First, absolutely beautiful Cent.
I've had these same questions as well on a few that we have, particularly our 1820 that's about the same grade although not near the same value. We are gathering coins together for grading, so if I understand correctly. The recommendation here (if we want to have copper graded), is to send the Copper's into ANACS?
I've had so much confusion as to which TPG to send into to, we're sort of at a loss. I don't even know if any Large Cent we have DOESN'T have some spot of corrosion on them.
I completely agree with Vermontensium, I have talked with some around me here that have only been able to get a small percentage of their copper graded and looking at what they have I just couldn't believe it. NGC is nearest to us and EVERYONE has told me here not to send any copper's into them outside of Wheaties or LMC.

Thanks again, everyone. I too, much much prefer raw coins over slabs. In fact, I only have one slab, a common date merc dime, which is currently sitting in "sell" bag. I was just thinking there might be enough "investors" out there who know nothing about coins, who wouldn't buy a raw coin ('cause they know nothing) but would buy a slabbed coin. Just trying to increase the number of possible buyers, since this coin is rather expensive.

Delaner, I like your suggestion to get it in front of other copper hounds. I know they would appreciate the coin and it's value, but finding that one person who would be willing to pay for it...that's another level of commitment.

For now, I'm going to take it to a show this weekend. It's a new show and I have no idea what to expect. I'll be surprised if there's actually a copper dealer there. But I'll have fun regardless.

I agree no slab for this great coin, something about old copper and slabs that doesn't go together. If you were ever to sell it and prospective buyers wanted it graded by a TGP then by all means but if its going to stay in your collection raw it is.

Tony