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Hello, This is my first large cent and my first try at uploading pictures. I apologize if the pics aren't clear. It's also the first time I've taken a pic (actually a scan) of a coin. The rim of the coin is complete although it appears a bit obscured by the plastic on the 2x2. I'm wondering how much the surface corrosion (at least that's what I think it is) affects the grade. Thanks   |
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Very nice coin! I would put it at AU50ish.
I would spot treat that verdigris (that's what I think it may be) with some verdi-care.
Welcome to the CCF!
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corrosion, cleaning, and scratches mean detail grading I agree with Vermontensium...it's a nice coin that would probably clean up well(if you're not experienced with coin conservation,go to a local coin club or dealer) good luck!  Edited by atlashealth
12/05/2012 5:15 pm
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Thanks for the feedback. I looked into verdi-care and the directions, at least those provided online, appear easy enough. I will try it out.
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Nice large cent!  I would grade yours as EF-AU. Your pics (scans) show the details well but I am wondering about the color and surfaces. Is there already a conservation product on the surface? IMHO the coin has already had some conservation done to it; if there is already a product in place I would leave the coin as is. If the surfaces are more original and product free then maybe try an acetone soak to neutralise the remaining vergis. I like verdicare and have used it. I question if your coin would benefit. Before using any conservation on your coin I recomend that you use it on a few common modern coppers first. Copper is highly reactive. Many products tend to darken the copper. Having said all of the above, your coin is nice as is (IMHO:) and the vergis looks like it may already be under control. Maybe leave it as is for now and decide later about conservation. Enjoy your new "old" coin! |
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Probably a Large Cent that I wouldn't have bought. I don't like the perfect circles around the stars (and a few other places). Looks like someone tried to spruce the old lady up and didn't do such a great job. I personally would have looked for a problem free coin.
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I bought it for $1.50
Would you have paid that?
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For a buck fifty I would probably would have bought it as well. Even with the minimal issues (IMHO), it has nice details.
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$1.50!
You my friend, stole that coin :o
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I bought it for $1.50
Would you have paid that?
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$1.50 is a very, very cheap price. I would pay that for a coin I could flip and use the profit for something I would keep.
Nice score if that is the price you paid.
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12/06/2012 5:31 pm
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Thanks for the offer! What do you really think it's worth?
It was actually pure beginner's luck. I was in a coin shop and the price on the coin wasn't written clearly, so I asked. The person who was working there tried to read it as well and finally said it must be $1.50 because the more expensive coins were in another case. The owner was not there and she couldn't reach him to verify. She decided to let me have it at that price.
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That makes up some for all of the dealers who don't know their copper gouging collectors who don't know what they're doing! hehehe... well done Johnny676767!
edit: Oh, and I'd call it $50 - $60, personally.
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12/07/2012 10:59 am
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Numismedia says a problem free ef-au coin would be $78.00-$144.00. As is, your coin has a few issues (and many large cents do), I would look to pick up a coin like yours in the 20-30$ range. Please remember that this is just my opinion. One way to guess-timate value for a problem coin is to drop it a couple grades. The more problems the more grades it drops. I see your coin in the f-vf range. I am also taking into account local prices and the fact that numismedia is a bit more optimistic than I believe the market is.
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to the Forum! Your 1848 LC has great detail, but I do agree that it has been "cleaned-up". And you definitely got it for a great price! WOW!!  The only coin I got anywhere near that price, I stole from the bottom of my brother's fish tank. He said it had been in that tank for about 10 years and he didn't know where it came from. (Not to steal your thunder, but here it is: (Talk about a "ship-wreck" effect!)) 1841 (Small Date) Large Cent  |
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