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Here's my 1794 Liberty Cap large cent. I just bought it off of ebay. $46. Though the date is hard to see in the photo, when you pick up the light just right, you can see the whole "1794."  Now, one might ask, why would you want a coin like that? Indeed, how could you even like it? Well, I love it because I never thought I'd own a U.S. coin this old. I remember as a teenager looking at pictures of this coin in the Red Book and thinking it was way out of my league. I'd never be able to find one, much less afford it, simply because they're so rare. Well, it turns out they're not so rare after all, as they're always available in many different grades. I love this coin also, because it looks the way a coin that old should look: decrepit! While one person might have this coin in BU condition, I know for a fact that that coin has always been coddled and hasn't been around. My coin has many, many stories to tell. (And it's not all bad. As you can see in the photo below, the lettered "One Hundred for a Dollar" is crystal clear.)  And the last thing I love about it is the price. For less than 50 bucks, I got a piece of living 18th century U.S. history as well as a coin I never thought I'd own. Can't beat it. |
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sweet juice of Neptune's apple...i totally agree with you...nice find!
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I bought a Connecticut Copper awhile back that was found by a guy metal detecting in upstate New York. I bought it for 2 reasons. One, it was pulled out of the ground where it was dropped by a Colonist and two, I just loved the look of it. I know this may sound strange like, "why would you want to buy a stupid corroded coin?". It goes beyond that that some won't understand.
Nice coin that still shows most of the design elements. What does the reverse look like? Most 1794's have weakly struck reverses.
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vermontensium, would you be able to post a photo of your prized low grade coin?
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Definitely. I have to dig it out of my SDB. Probably Wednesday. You may have to remind me  swcoin.ecrater.com
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Would have thought one of the benefits of a coin in poor condition would be not having to keep it in a safety deposit box. Look forward to seeing it! Posted one of my poorest and most beloved coins on this thread recently: https://goccf.com/t/128920 |
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That's very cool p  The story behind it makes it something you'll cherish for a long time  My entire personal collection is in a SDB. It's been there 7 years now, and will remain there contrary to what some say about trusting banks...I've never had a problem, yet. The above mentioned coin is one that I really like along with many (and much $ spent on them). I would never keep them in my apartment while my wife and I are at work. I just bought a home, and plan on getting a large safe but, the more expensive/cherished coins will remain at the bank swcoin.ecrater.com
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Thanks, v!
This is a large cent I would be more than happy to own though. Love the edge lettering! Think we all can determine if this is head of 1793, 1794, or 1795? Any chance of a reverse pic, so we see if if there's no fraction bar, or, dare I say it, starred denticles?
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Great piece of history! Congrats!
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starred denticles?
I always dream of finding an S-48 whether it be ebay (some poor photo or corroded coin someone missed, or mom and pop antique store) or some other venue. Sighhhh... swcoin.ecrater.com
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Exactly! Aren't you dying to get a close-up look at the edges of this coin's reverse?
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Jpsned awesome coin. I don't know if I have ever seen a corroded coin like that with such strong letters on the side.
Vermontensium I did the same thing as you a few months back. Mine were dug out of Wethersfield, Connecticut which is funny considering how long the city has been around. I would have thought someone would have picked them up a few hundred years ago.
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That's awesome! I'd love to see them. A few years ago, I had the opportunity to detect in Rupert,VT; I did so much research before the trip as to where the Mint building of Reuben Harmon may have been. I found Millbrook Stream, and ventured into the woods with my detector. I stumbled upon a mill site and my heart starting racing. To make a long story short, I was in search of any Vermont Coppers but came up empty handed. I did however find a neat colonial era horse bit and several colonial era square nails. I plan on going back soon with better info :-)
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Nice, I probably would have bought it.
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Nice. Actually looks like little wear. Through the corrosion, I can see plenty of detail.
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It's items like that that make me wonder where it has been. Sure would be interesting if coins could talk and tell their history. Who did what with that coin for instance and when.
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