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Does my Blank Planchet count?
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Edited by oih82w8
01/14/2012 5:27 pm
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Note the date. I think this could grade a G6.   |
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Here's what I suspect may be the lowest grade, certified, U.S. pattern coin in existence. It's an 1855 Flying Eagle cent that was probably some long ago collector's pocket piece ...    |
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Okay, ExoGuy, I gotta ask (not knowing the series): How did SEGS (whose attribution skills I do not question) manage to attribute that thing? I realize it may not be your piece; just hoping you have an idea.
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Hi SuperDave ... It is my piece. My pics are admittedly poor; especially, since they were taken through the slab. The date is clearly there, as are parts of the legend. As heavy as the wear is, it's quite even, and the coin is without damage. SEGS, Larry Briggs, himself, does specific gravity tests when necessary. It's a milk chocolate copper coin, having a diameter that's comparable to a Half Cent. There are far fewer of this variety in existence than there are 1856's. It's been a fun coin to own, show and discuss. As it's experienced so much wear, I thought it best to get it securely slabbed. |
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Only one I have.   |
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Disappointed with the grade on this one. Was hoping for FR-02.   |
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I need to get a lowball something, but don't want to pay a lot. Maybe I will come across it roll hunting.
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I'm going to guess that Kennedy was a pocket piece..
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Here's mine. 1904-O Barber quarter, bought for $3.95 a couple years ago as a 1904, but I'm pretty sure there's an O there.   |
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just bought this  |
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Don't mean to steal the action Super This is my lowest grade coin currently. I did have what I figured was a Seated dime...I called it D00...Done 0! I have it somewhere. 1887 Morgan dollar  swcoin.ecrater.com
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Those are some really nice high grade coins. I thought this post was for "lowballs"? No date (1702-1728) 4 reales, wreck find on "Nuestra Senora de las Nieves"   |
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Posted 01/14/2012 5:26 pm
