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Pillar of the Community
Germany
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Let's see how you guys would grade this coin. It has a nice nice, fairly even chocolate brown colour - no planchet defects besides weakness on lower reverse. For those who are up to it - please venture a TPG grade vs an EAC grade. Thanks.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
767 Posts |
Tough one. I am not up to the eac grade. I would venture f15 for the TPG? Nice color. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4897 Posts |
Nice one! Denticles make me think large planchet.... is this one struck on Talbot, Allum & Lee cent?....lettered edge?
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Pillar of the Community
 Germany
1849 Posts |
Thank you, guys.
Amida17, this is a C-2, plain edge. I see no trace of an under-type, but you are correct - the denticles do seem broader than usual making it look like it was struck from a cut down large cent.
Grade wise - I agree it is a tough one.
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Moderator
 United States
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A TPG would probably call it a VG10 when in fact, IMO, it makes F12-15. swcoin.ecrater.com
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2368 Posts |
F-15, and a strong one at that.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10982 Posts |
Quote:For those who are up to it - please venture a TPG grade vs an EAC grade. I'm a rookie on old copper but......... TPG: VG8 EAC: Good |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5854 Posts |
I will say it would grade VG-10 maybe F-12 at a TPG. I will venture a guess the EAC grade will be around VG-8. In this grade some issues like marks and off color are allowable that otherwise wouldn't in higher grades. The problem is there really isn't much to net the coin down. Surfaces are smooth, no marks or other problems that wouldn't be tolerated at this grade, and the color looks pretty good. The black streaks on the obverse may net it down one grade but I think that is about it. The weakness on the reverse looks like it has something to do with strike. Very nicely chosen like the all your other coins!  |
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United States
8904 Posts |
Wow! I agree with virtually all that's been posted so far. Quote:Very nicely chosen like the all your other coins!  I would say a TPG would grade this beauty at F-15. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
9792 Posts |
I agree with D0ubl3Eagle's assesment, I think he is right on the money!
"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 |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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My initial thought was F12 but I can see it pushing 15. Nice original 18th century coin. EAC would knock it to VG8 due to the discoloration on the obverse and weakly struck reverse. Thanks for sharing it
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1584 Posts |
I have nothing to add but to say thanks for posting another beautiful coin.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3229 Posts |
Another fantastic coin G! Thanks for sharing!
D0ubl3Eagle's description is dead on in my book.
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Posted 12/28/2014 1:39 pm
