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Lobby Pillar of the Community United States 548 Posts	Posted 12/06/2011 10:20 pm Being a scrap gold kinda guy, I normally just buy junk silver and Morgans (plus a few other things). But a customer came in the shop today, and I ended up buying these, in addition to a bunch of other coins. What do ya'll think? Unfortunately, I hadn't seen the huge rim nick on the 2 cent piece. But, overall.... Report this Post to the Staff

Buddy Rest in Peace United States 7075 Posts	Posted 12/06/2011 10:36 pm They're beauties, in my opinion. I don't know enough to grade them and I always say that I am not collecting old copper coins but when I see them.... I've bought a couple large cents -- they were calling my name... Report this Post to the Staff
Moe145 Pillar of the Community United States 8904 Posts	Posted 12/06/2011 10:38 pm THOSE are keepers! Report this Post to the Staff
Lobby Pillar of the Community United States 548 Posts	Posted 12/06/2011 10:42 pm Buddy, you hit the nail on the head. I thought these were gorgeous. Moe, unfortunately, I'm prob gonna move them. Unless I fall in love with them even more. Report this Post to the Staff
NicO Valued Member United States 136 Posts	Posted 12/06/2011 10:47 pm Very nice! The large cent has beautiful, even toning, while the 2 cent is also beautiful in its own right. Nice grab! Report this Post to the Staff
westcoin Pillar of the Community United States 9792 Posts	Posted 12/07/2011 01:38 am The 1870 2Â¢ is a nice VF/XF with some rim damage, but a much harder date to find. The large cent probably grades out at Fine-12. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 Report this Post to the Staff
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