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Vf details or xf details looked kind of nice for the price starting bid was $75.00 but I hit the buy it now for $145.00 with shipping. I like it. My first early copper   |
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Korea, Republic Of
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Yes, VF details. Plenty of eye appeal.
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XF detail, weak strike on the hair. I have a similar looking piece in my type set. Very well bought!! Is there corrosion on the coin?
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Agree, VF25-30
Weakly struck obverse.
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Germany
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In my opinion, VF25 details at least. A bit difficult to say much about the condition of the surfaces, but they do appear to be free of corrosion and other impairments.
The nice thing about the 1807 1/2 cent in general is that there is only one die variety for the year - C1.
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It looks like I am the only one who said XF. Though my knowledge is very limited compared to the other posters who said VF, I think my type example is so similar in appearance that it is worth comparing to the OP's coin. You notice my example, though a bit stronger, has many of the same weaknesses as the OPs coin. My example is chalk full of luster(as you can see), which puts it in the AU range despite the strike/die weaknesses. Looking at the OPs coin, the strong points of Liberty's face, the bosom area, and the right side of the reverse wreath....I think the level of wear is at minimum XF....with strike/die weaknesses making it appear much lower in grade. Here is my type example:    |
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05/27/2014 4:22 pm
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