1817 Large Cent W/Surface Damage - Coin Community Forum

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Vinnie Valued Member United States 79 Posts	Posted 12/11/2012 3:14 pm Hi Everyone, Here is a lower end 1817 with some surface damage. Could it have been ground dug or what would have caused it? Report this Post to the Staff

IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36745 Posts	Posted 12/11/2012 3:22 pm Could have been dug but I'm thinking in the wall or floor of an old building. Where ever it was in came in contact with moisture over a long period of time. Report this Post to the Staff
Ben Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 4208 Posts	Posted 12/11/2012 5:38 pm Lady L. is looking pretty aged too - but still a good coin and I like the colour. This to me looks like it was caused by an extended period of damp. Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 12/11/2012 5:42 pm It has VG Details and appears to have enviro issues..don't think it's a dug coin though. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 12/12/2012 10:16 am Exactly what caused the damage could never be proved and it could possibly have come from several different possibilities. And if you are interested it is a N-6 a rarity 1 variety. Report this Post to the Staff
Vinnie Valued Member United States 79 Posts	Posted 12/12/2012 12:27 pm Thank you all for the replies and variety attribution, they are greatly appreciated. Report this Post to the Staff
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