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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I saw this coin today, and remembered that I had no U.S. coins from the 1700's. So I guess now I am a member of the U.S. 1700 club (not sure if I heard that or made it up) I hope I did not do to bad in the purchase of this coin. I do think it is a 1798 over 7. It seems to be easier to see in hand with a 10X glass, but I can see the tips of the "7" on the top left and right of the "8".    |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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very nice! I'm holding out on a nice slabbed one
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Moderator
 United States
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An overall pleasing example with clear overdate. Welcome to the club!
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
11951 Posts |
I know it is not a high grade coin .. but in hand it does not look to bad.
Bright lights and being blown up in size does not help with eye appeal.
Edited by GR58
12/01/2012 12:27 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Very nice example!  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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S-152, do you think? I do not have a Sheldon book/guide. I was just going from pictures in Red Book. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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What a great old cent, the stories of her travels would be great to be heard.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3453 Posts |
Wonderful cent! There is nothing like holding 1700's copper -I became a fan thanks to this forum.
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Pillar of the Community
861 Posts |
I'll second that S-152. "The left peak of an underdigit 7 creates a 'horn' on the 8. The E in LIBERTY rests between hair curls."
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Valued Member
United States
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Nice over-date. She's been in the ground but rescuing and old copper and giving her a new home is a great thing. Congrats.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Congratulations!! She's a beauty!!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Super nice. I wanted a 1798 badly for my 7070 but just couldn't find one I could afford and then my 1800 came along and so that dream went on the back burner. Still simmering' tho!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Thanks for all the replies .. I do like this coin a lot. When I saw it .. it screamed .. take me home
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Posted 12/01/2012 12:13 am
