Hoping Someone Can Help Be Grade This 1804 Half Cent

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srs77 Pillar of the Community United States 3132 Posts	Posted 01/14/2013 1:20 pm I already own it but was wondering what everyone's thoughts were as far as grade. Love these old coins and this is the oldest I own... Any thoughts on the coin itself? Thanks in advance! Report this Post to the Staff

dsfreeworld Pillar of the Community United States 4337 Posts	Posted 01/14/2013 1:28 pm not sure if that one is authentic or not...i need to research, but more seasoned experts will chime in... Report this Post to the Staff
mysilveryears Pillar of the Community United States 1888 Posts	Posted 01/14/2013 1:32 pm It appears original, just corroded with graffiti added. In my experience 1804 is the most affordable year in that series. I have the same year in my 7070 US Types album. Report this Post to the Staff
philadelphian Pillar of the Community United States 3253 Posts	Posted 01/14/2013 1:40 pm Why does the graffiti "H" on the reverse field look like it's raised, rather than incised? Report this Post to the Staff
srs77 Pillar of the Community United States 3132 Posts	Posted 01/14/2013 1:58 pm I think it might be my photograph. I'll check it more closely.. Report this Post to the Staff
Moe145 Pillar of the Community United States 8904 Posts	Posted 01/17/2013 6:52 pm to the Forum!! I would grade this Half Cent at VF-20 details/obverse scratch & reverse graffiti. Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 01/17/2013 6:56 pm Quote: Why does the graffiti "H" on the reverse field look like it's raised, rather than incised? Because it was likely cut with a knife, which displaces enough metal in the process that the resulting ridge is more prominent than the adjacent cut, especially in photographs. Report this Post to the Staff
chesterb Pillar of the Community United States 1261 Posts	Posted 01/17/2013 7:19 pm The L in Liberty looks like a D. I grade it VF-30 details corroded with graffiti. Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 01/17/2013 8:06 pm VF20-25 Details swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
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