| Author |
 Replies: 13 / Views: 1,986 |
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1205 Posts |
I usually do not post threads on coins not in hand yet, but, just had to on this...from overseas, will be in hand in 2 weeks...weighs 4.5 grams...odd metal color, like aluminum...possible "L" in ribbon(supposed to be only on 64's)...not a very sharp, proof-like strike, so, thinking, maybe a fake of the super-rare : 1863 1C One Cent, Judd-304, Pollock-367, R.8 "An elusive Indian Head cent die trials piece struck in aluminum that is reportedly one of perhaps only two specimens known. These are the famous issues with Longacre's initial 'L' on the ribbon. They are actually restrikes using a reverse die from 1871, per Richard Snow. It is possible that these restrikes are related to the 1864 trime, Half Dime, and dime restrikes which were offered with the quarter, half dollar, and dollar which were struck with the IN GOD WE TRUST reverse." ==================== Seller had "normal" IHC's, with "normal" Red, Red-Brown, and Brown's, on his listings...but, this one was just so odd...it's guaranteed NOT to be a fake, so, at least my funds are protected(like 27 dollars), less shipping back on me, if is..opiions welcomed...sorry, pics off puter images...will be better in hand, down the line. TY Calvin    |
|
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
4883 Posts |
If you don't mind me asking, where overseas? Also, ebay? Colligo ergo sum
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
4897 Posts |
Quote:
...weighs 4.5 grams Too heavy for Aluminum.....? |
|
Rest in Peace
United States
4078 Posts |
Ilikeikes, Quote:
from overseas, will be in hand in 2 weeks...weighs 4.5 grams...odd metal color, like aluminum...possible "L" in ribbon(supposed to be only on 64's)...not a very sharp, proof-like strike, so, thinking, maybe a fake of the super-rare :
1863 1C One Cent, Judd-304, Pollock-367, R.8 Let us all put up our hands and pray.  |
|
Rest in Peace
United States
10625 Posts |
|
|
Pillar of the Community
 United States
1205 Posts |
Yes..too heavy for aluminum...it's the "L" that will be the deal breaker..just have to wait for my postal lady to bring it home here...There DOES appear to be clashed dies on headress..above LIB..isn't there a FS# for this type?
Cal
|
|
Moderator
 United States
23522 Posts |
I can't say I'm convinced of the accuracy of the color in the image. And remember, at 12% Nickel, these earlier IHC's can be much lighter than the later ones. |
|
Forum Dad
United States
24180 Posts |
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1021 Posts |
Just a quick observation......the coin you posted has a rounded bust. The J-304 has a pointed bust. The off-metal color may be due to the composition of cents between 1859-1864. They were thicker, weighed more and were a more pale color.
|
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
10045 Posts |
 Close enough to normal weight for the CuNi cent. It could just be environmental exposure that leached away copper and created a lighter appearance?  |
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
17884 Posts |
Too heavy for aluminum, not an L doesn't have the pointed bust. Weight fits for a CuNi indian. Almost certainly a cleaned CuNi 1863 Indian Head cent. When new these cents had a whitish almost silver color and a cleaning could give it back that silverish color again. |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
5863 Posts |
I'm going to guess that the odd color is wholly due to the way the seller photographed the coin and that in hand it will appear normal colored. I've learned from sad experience to never trust the color of a photographed coin.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
2540 Posts |
Coin was not what he thought?
Or coming by wagon train?
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
9796 Posts |
Quote:
I can't say I'm convinced of the accuracy of the color in the image. Quote:
I'm going to guess that the odd color is wholly due to the way the seller photographed the coin I agree - probably poor color management on sellers part, or his camera's white balance is way off. Still not a bad deal if a real 1864 L IHC! "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
| |
Replies: 13 / Views: 1,986 |
|
Posted 04/21/2014 4:34 pm
