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Rest in Peace
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Edited by johnny54321
05/07/2014 11:41 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I don't think this is problem-free because of minor things.
-Rim damage 8:00 on the reverse
-Scratching on the center of the reverse
-Graffiti, large X across her temple and cheek
-Deep scratches elsewhere
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Rest in Peace
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graffiti? deep scratches? really? they look very light and old to me.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think graffiti is a bit of a stretch. And correct me if I'm wrong but does that look like a die clash on the reverse? It looks like the top of libertys head and ribbon just below the wreath. All in all, an excellent coin that I would love to have in my collection.
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Not having the coin in hand limits my overall assessment of the coin but would have to agree, does not appear entirely problem free John.
I wouldn't call it graffiti, but it almost appears tooled..especially the reverse.
It in the VF range.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Congrats on your first 1700's copper! I remember I pretty stoked to get my first:) Yours is better than mine was. Mine is nice but bit more smooth. Cool die clash! Rim bump is a bummer and a couple slightly distracting "very old" scratches, but I am liking this coin!  It is attractive. I will net it at F 12. |
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A nice example of Sheldon-174, (I believe). R-2. Small spine atop 1.
The reverse and obverse bearing clash marks below chin and at fraction.
Nice average surfaces, VF20/VF25 condition, no corrosion or pits. A few minor scratches on obverse and an edge nick which is not too terrible yield a net grade of F15. Definitely a nice large cent.
Edited by GERMANICVS
05/08/2014 08:32 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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A decent VF-20 coin with only minor issues.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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VF-20
I think that the rim bumps will not get it a details grade.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Real decent! Minor scratches and rim bump at obv. 6 oclock and rim nick at rev. 8 oclock. Net grade around VG10 or F12. Who knows what a TPG would grade it and frankly who cares. |
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Rest in Peace
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Thanks guys. I paid $300 for it. Is that a decent price?
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
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Congratulations on buying this one! I think the scratches are not a problem but the reverse rim nick might be a problem for a TPG. I don't slab old copper so - just give it a big hug for all of us!  Member ANA and EAC "You got to lose to know how to win". Dream On by Aerosmith |
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I would also go F15. 300 is a good price. I would pay that in a heartbeat.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Received the coin yesterday, and was pleasantly surprised as to how light, old and toned over the scratches are. And the rim bump does not go very deep. Here is a better pic of how the obverse looks in hand.  And a side shot of the rim bump:  I am thinking it will slab problem free VF if I send it to ANACS. |
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! grade? there are a couple of very light scratches and a reverse rim nick, but from what I have seen, TPGs are very forgiving on 1700 copper. if you guys could assign a value to, i'd appreciate it, as this is not an area of expertise for me. thanks.
Posted 05/07/2014 11:43 pm
