Early Copper Guys Needed To Grade This 1821 LC

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paleoguy45 Pillar of the Community United States 2936 Posts	Posted 01/03/2012 4:59 pm The mail brought me my "Find" and it looks ohhhhhh so nice. Almost too nice. I need everyone's thoughts on whether this 1821 Large Cent is genuine and, if so, what grade would you give it. There is no corrosion and lots of detail still to be found. On the reverse the partial striking of the "E" in "ONE" and the "C" in "CENTS" should make it easy to identify to variety. However, I have no reference materials for the Mid-year Coppers. All comments will be greatly appreciated. PG Report this Post to the Staff

amida17 Pillar of the Community United States 4897 Posts	Posted 01/03/2012 5:12 pm VG8...Nice coin! OK F12...changed my mind... Edited by amida17 01/03/2012 5:31 pm Report this Post to the Staff
D0ubl3Eagle Pillar of the Community United States 5854 Posts	Posted 01/03/2012 5:46 pm I have a bad vibe about this coin. I have been comparing this coin to ones sold by Heritage. The date seems to be a bit especially the two 1's which seem thinner than the genuine ones and Liberty seems a tad off. The details seem to be a bit mushy especially on the reverse. According to PCGS Coinfacts there are only two die pairs and the partial striking that you mention I don't see on certified examples or the pictures on Coinfacts of either die pair. I hate to have to rain on your parade. Edited by D0ubl3Eagle 01/03/2012 5:50 pm Report this Post to the Staff
dave700x Rest in Peace United States 10625 Posts	Posted 01/03/2012 5:49 pm Now I agree with F12. Genuine? I'll leave that up to the EAC guys to make that call. Report this Post to the Staff
Moe145 Pillar of the Community United States 8904 Posts	Posted 01/03/2012 6:06 pm My 1821 LC isn't great but does show some serious discrepancies between the two coins' dates... Report this Post to the Staff
amida17 Pillar of the Community United States 4897 Posts	Posted 01/03/2012 6:09 pm WOW you guys are good. The date does look funky next to Moe's coin... Report this Post to the Staff
paleoguy45 Pillar of the Community United States 2936 Posts	Posted 01/03/2012 6:40 pm Houston, we have a problem.... I, like all, think this is not a genuine coin. At first look, it appeared too "Clean" for the wear - no scratches, rub marks, etc. The 1's in the date definitely don't match Moe's 21 or any of the several in PCGS' Price Guide. The reverse is the same with lack of definition less any resultant signs of wear. Time to contact the seller and break the news... Sometimes chicken, sometimes steak, sometimes potted meat with no crackers. "Cherry Picking" is still a hoot though! Thanks again to all.... PG Report this Post to the Staff
Moe145 Pillar of the Community United States 8904 Posts	Posted 01/03/2012 6:54 pm I'm sorry, my friend... I've definitely been there and I know how it feels! Report this Post to the Staff
paleoguy45 Pillar of the Community United States 2936 Posts	Posted 01/03/2012 7:09 pm It's all good Moe... Keep me outa the bars and now I'll have another fifty-some bucks to cherry pick with... I'm a half full kinda guy! Report this Post to the Staff
D0ubl3Eagle Pillar of the Community United States 5854 Posts	Posted 01/03/2012 7:13 pm Let us know how it turns out. Report this Post to the Staff
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