1803 Large Cent, Small Date/Large Fraction. S-?

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RK55 Pillar of the Community United States 2189 Posts	Posted 04/07/2013 2:58 pm I could use the early copper experts help, I believe this 1803 to be a Small date, Large fraction. Looking through what I could find on Sheldon varieties I think its a S-258 or S-260? Included below are some photo's and close ups. Thanks for any help or info you can lend, its always appreciated! Also..do you think the grade makes VG-8? Report this Post to the Staff

philadelphian Pillar of the Community United States 3253 Posts	Posted 04/07/2013 3:31 pm I'd say S-260. Report this Post to the Staff
RK55 Pillar of the Community United States 2189 Posts	Posted 04/08/2013 09:33 am Thanks philadelphian, It also has a slightly rotated reverse which I am sure is common. I thought it had the large fraction bar, but the 3 in the date was throwing me off. Was not sure what a normal 3 was vs a weak bottom 3. Is there any significance to the reverse lower leaf on the right side intersecting the "T" in cent? Do you think this make a VG-8 grade? Thanks, RK Report this Post to the Staff
philadelphian Pillar of the Community United States 3253 Posts	Posted 04/08/2013 11:28 am As to the T overlapping a wreath leaf; significance? Well, it's a good marker for this particular reverse die, but I've floated a theory on the forum before, regarding the abuse of scrumpy cider by early US Mint employees: https://goccf.com/t/132369 Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 04/09/2013 3:42 pm I agree with the S-260 attribution. Report this Post to the Staff
RK55 Pillar of the Community United States 2189 Posts	Posted 04/09/2013 4:04 pm Thanks Conder101, between you and philadelphian's post I am rest assured its a S-260. Report this Post to the Staff
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