1870 Indian Head Cent / IHC To Grade...lump In Neck?

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johnny54321 Rest in Peace United States 4849 Posts	Posted 06/14/2014 2:01 pm I was noticing on my 1870 IHC that there is a lump in the neck, almost looks like part of a digit. Does anyone know about this? some kind of variety? thoughts on grade? Report this Post to the Staff

TypeCoin971793 Pillar of the Community United States 6370 Posts	Posted 06/14/2014 2:11 pm Gradewise, I think strong VG-10+ for a technical grade, but I think the detail is that of a F-12. Nice coin. As for the variety, I don't know. Someone else might. Report this Post to the Staff
SHAFTA9a Bedrock of the Community Canada 10743 Posts	Posted 06/14/2014 2:55 pm Grade looks to me, F-12, as far as lump goes.. Report this Post to the Staff
52Raymo Pillar of the Community United States 8516 Posts	Posted 06/14/2014 3:29 pm Found it... S23 1870, Doubled die reverse. Obv. 18: (RH) Large die lump on neck above pearl 4 & 5 similar to a top of a 7 digit. Die stage A: No die cracks. Die stage B: Die crack from the base of the date to the rim at 7:30. Note: This obverse is also paired with a T3 reverse, which does not qualify for listing here as a variety. Rev.: T2-N: Strong doubling on the E in CENT, left wreath and hori- zontal shield lines. Die stage A: Straight die crack from the NE corner of the shield to the rim at 1:00. Die stage B: Die crack from the rim at 9:00 to left wreath, continuing down to the olive leaves. Attributed to: Rick Snow Oregon coin geek.....* GO BEAVS ! ! ! * Report this Post to the Staff
johnny54321 Rest in Peace United States 4849 Posts	Posted 06/14/2014 5:52 pm thanks 52Raymo, you rock!! I turned it over, and sure enough; strong doubling on the "E" in CENT, but not on the rest of the letters. Any idea what kind of value this could add to the piece, or rarity factor? Report this Post to the Staff
52Raymo Pillar of the Community United States 8516 Posts	Posted 06/14/2014 6:02 pm Snow gives it one star.................. Should get a slight premium, probably no more than 2X. Oregon coin geek.....* GO BEAVS ! ! ! * Report this Post to the Staff
zxcccxz Pillar of the Community Canada 5417 Posts	Posted 06/14/2014 6:35 pm I think grading is around F-12. Report this Post to the Staff
supgog Pillar of the Community Israel 2420 Posts	Posted 06/15/2014 04:00 am I'm thinking of a solid VG10 grade. Report this Post to the Staff
johnny54321 Rest in Peace United States 4849 Posts	Posted 06/15/2014 5:00 pm You guys are tough graders. I have seen worse in VF slabs. Here is an NGC VF20 as an example: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1870-Indian...em43ca4d07a5 I personally say F-15. Its up for sale on ebay now as an S-23...lets see how she does. Edited by johnny54321 06/15/2014 5:02 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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1870 IHC To Grade...lump In Neck?