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Valued Member
United States
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This is my 1902 Indian Head cent I found in a unsearched roll. This is the best pic I could get with my Iphone. Please let me know what grade you think it is. I can also give you details if you need them   *** Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. *** |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The darkness of the coin makes it very difficult to say what grade it is. What grade do you think it is?
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Valued Member
 United States
272 Posts |
If you ask me its uncirulated or at the least its MS65. I can read the liberty in the band perfectly and the lines in the shield are all there. and the wreath is in excellent condition
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Even from your pics....obviously NOT uncirculated....I see wear all over the obverse.....jmho....
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
36777 Posts |
Best to take it out of the 2x2 and try for a better pic.
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Pillar of the Community
Israel
2420 Posts |
I have to agree, this coin has circulated. With these pics my best guess will be VF details.
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Valued Member
United States
272 Posts |
I actually put it in a 2x2 and the pics dont do it justice I wish they did but all the details are there and everything but I guess the bronze coloring where the usage is
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New Member
United States
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How many diamonds in the ribbon?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10045 Posts |
That's a toughie due to the darkness...but here's the best I could do to resolve some details.  If I squint my eyes, I can imagine that LIBERTY and possibly the lower headband is there.  To hazard a total guess, it might be F15 details--not sure if that's just deep toning or some corrosion too.  Edited by DVCollector
03/03/2014 9:36 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Yeah.. picture way too dark to give an accurate grade but, from DV's picture loos close to VF Edited for spelling..  Edited by SHAFTA9a
03/04/2014 08:57 am
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Valued Member
United States
272 Posts |
I know nobody can see this but to give you a idea on how good the details are I can see the necklace perfectly and each bead of it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4809 Posts |
Logan - you may want to remove it from the holder and take pictures that way. Also, don't forget to crush down your staples when you go to seal it up again. You want to avoid a possible scratch of an adjacent coin.
You'll note that even on relatively well circulated coins, the shields stay pretty clean. The thing to look for are the diamonds in the headband (how many do you see?). 4 diamonds being the best and steps down from there. Seeing the full LIBERTY is a good start, but you'll find that you can read that on lesser classed coins.
I'm sure the group here can help hazard a grade for you then.
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Valued Member
United States
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Valued Member
United States
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Is there any other things I should look for?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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What exactly is all the whitish crud in the devices?
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