I Am New What Do You Think Of This 1835 Classic Half Cent?

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jonathankimblewright New Member United States 26 Posts	Posted 10/07/2013 11:42 pm I need help on grading I just bought this but I am new to coins about a month in now but I already have a large collection. What do you think? Report this Post to the Staff

supgog Pillar of the Community Israel 2420 Posts	Posted 10/08/2013 12:03 am A bit of wear on the chin, and the color doesn't look right to me, so AU details. Report this Post to the Staff
jonathankimblewright New Member United States 26 Posts	Posted 10/08/2013 12:04 am I will post all the new coins I've bought off ebay when I get home. This is my new hobby I'm excited I love it! Report this Post to the Staff
jonathankimblewright New Member United States 26 Posts	Posted 10/08/2013 12:05 am so by the pic it looks au? Edited by jonathankimblewright 10/08/2013 12:06 am Report this Post to the Staff
biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 10/08/2013 12:15 am Nice AU details but unfortunately, it has been cleaned. I do not see any harsh hairlines from a scrubbing but the purplish-red color indicates that the coin has been dipped and it retoned over time. That coin should be a nice shade of chocolate brown, compare it to similar grade coins that have been slabbed as problem-free. It is a problem coin but quite frankly, I would rather have a dipped coin than a scrubbed coin. Harsh hairlines can really kill the eye appeal of a coin but dipped and retoned coins are a bit easier on the eyes. Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 10/08/2013 12:22 am The color, the lackluster fields, as well as the purple/orange blotchiness, are all signs of a cleaned coin. This one has been dipped as well as biokemist6 pointed out. Mid AU details. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
dave700x Rest in Peace United States 10625 Posts	Posted 10/08/2013 08:58 am I really like the die clash. Report this Post to the Staff
Joseph7420 Bedrock of the Community Canada 11922 Posts	Posted 10/08/2013 08:59 am AU-55. Report this Post to the Staff
fioti Pillar of the Community United States 4212 Posts	Posted 10/08/2013 11:19 am The obv. clash & rev. die-cracks make this a keeper, in my books. I like it. Report this Post to the Staff
jonathankimblewright New Member United States 26 Posts	Posted 10/08/2013 12:59 pm I paid 180 for it did I get ripped off? Report this Post to the Staff
jerryc39 Pillar of the Community United States 3163 Posts	Posted 10/08/2013 7:55 pm according to numismedia price guide this coin should sell for 165 for au 50 to 240 for au58. These prices are full retail and for slabbed problem free coins. Your coin looks nice but since it has been cleaned or dipped I am not sure 180 was a great price for it. Maybe others on here might comment. Report this Post to the Staff
ProfLiz Valued Member United States 373 Posts	Posted 10/08/2013 8:06 pm A good price for a coin depends on many things, including how much time and effort you want to invest in shopping around and how much you like the coin in question. According to the Heritage Auction archives and ebay auction sold listings, problem-free certified AU55 examples range from $160-$180 lately. Cleaned certified examples go for $60-$120. Of course, the retail (or ebay BIN) prices are somewhat higher than auction prices. These prices might indicate that it could be challenging to resell your coin for what you paid for it. But it does not sound like you intend to resell, but to enjoy. As the folks have pointed out here, it is a coin with nice details and some cool features. And it is almost 180 years old! Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15483 Posts	Posted 10/08/2013 8:13 pm Quote: I am new to coins about a month in now but I already have a large collection. Honest advise from a collector who was in your shoes ... slow down on the purchases and accelerate the acquisition of knowledge. This is a great forum resource to gain knowledge ... but there are books, videos and numerous educational outlets out there to help. IMHO you overpaid a bit for this coin ... and have now in your possession an example that a knowledgeable collector would flag as 'cleaned'. Truly ... gain knowledge first ... then enjoy the passion of collecting. We can help ... David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
panzaldi Bedrock of the Community United States 18689 Posts	Posted 10/08/2013 9:53 pm AU55 I agree cleaned and refines. It does have a string strike but you also have some surface issues that would affect value. I would say about $70 would be about right. Report this Post to the Staff
D0ubl3Eagle Pillar of the Community United States 5854 Posts	Posted 10/08/2013 10:04 pm AU details, cleaned. Report this Post to the Staff
philadelphian Pillar of the Community United States 3253 Posts	Posted 10/08/2013 11:28 pm I don't know about the cleaning. There are a lot of red or red-brown AU to MS 1835 Half Cents out there from one particular large hoard. This coin looks to be to one of them. Report this Post to the Staff
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