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Rest in Peace
United States
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So, going with my AU+ 7070, here is a recent potential addition for the draped bust slot. I realize this coin has some granularity, but the fact of the matter is that problem free AU+ draped bust cents are all $2k and over at minimum, and cracking something that valuable out of a slab for the set is just too risky....so I decided to compromise on this absolutely beautiful, yet slightly granular example. I don't have this coin in hand yet, but am hoping that the granularity is not readily apparent to the unaided eye....I guess we will find out. Anyways, thoughts on grade and value for this piece?   Edited by johnny54321
05/24/2014 1:57 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Grnularity isn't too bad. I would say AU-50.
Edited by zxcccxz
05/24/2014 5:56 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Germany
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Looks like S-257, berries 6, and 5. Short fraction bar. R-2.
I would grade AU details, average- for surfaces, net VF20-25.
Value $ 550-850.
A nice coin in spite of the obvious impaired surfaces.
Edited by GERMANICVS
05/24/2014 2:30 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Korea, Republic Of
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It looks like AU details for me. If it wasn't for the granular surfaces, I'd grade it AU-55.
Very nice large cent. The granularity doesn't kill its eye appeal all that much.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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AU details, net grade VF25...very nice indeed!
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 United States
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Great eye appeal despite the micro porosity.
AU Details
Nice one John!
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Beautiful coin Johnny and one that I'd love to have in my collection. I'm at AU details.
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Rest in Peace
 United States
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thanks guys. The seller called it unc details, as he said he examined it closely and could not find a trace of wear. Even though he is reputable, this is still the SELLER's assessment. I paid under $600 for it, so I am ok either way...I just wish I was better at telling the difference between some strike weakness and actual wear. The coin is so evenly toned and otherwise flawless that it is really tough to tell.
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United States
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It could very well be UNC Details. At the very least, I couldn't go lower than AU58 Details :-)
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United States
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Net, AU 53. Very nice!  |
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United States
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Nice looking coin. I can't afford stuff that nice but I did just buy my first early copper 5 min ago and am happy as I'm sure you are. There is something about breaking that 200 year barrier that just feels good
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Valued Member
United States
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I guess (granularity) means textured look?
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Rest in Peace
United States
4849 Posts |
technically, it is a form of corrosion. I'm not an expert as to what caused it, but it amazes me that the rest of the surfaces are so well preserved.
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United States
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That's beautiful! I suppose I'm the only one who actually finds the granularity appealing. I think it adds a really nice texture to it.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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UNC details, still has great eye appeal. Congrats!
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