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A recent addition to my collection. 1803, S-261, R-2. Distinguished by a large circular die crack bisecting the date. Some minor deposits here and there but nice, even chocolate color. How would you grade her?   Edited by GERMANICVS
01/16/2015 1:46 pm
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GERMANICVS you always have the coolest copper. I'm going to say EF-40 as well. I'm jealous  |
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Heck with the grade.
I just spent my time looking and admiring.
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going to say vf35 to xf40
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Yes your coppers are tops! I always have to look at any post with your signature on it :) EF 40 - close to 45 is my call.
I have a little trouble agreeing on the variety. Your coin is a large fraction (I think). That would put it closest to either a 258 but the die crack is not quite right, or a 261 but there is no crack on the 261. I know there are some very knowledgeable copper folks on this site - opinions please on the variety. ( For my education as well.)
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Thank you, guys. I am very pleased with this copper. Just could not pass it up, it has the appearance I like in early copper.
John, I may have got it wrong, but this sure looks like S-261. Specifically,
die state III with the arc-like die crack now fully developed.
Not all 261's have the crack, obviously, as can be seen from Heritage archives.
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No, that's the 261 crack, all right. And there's the diagnostic spur on Liberty's brow.
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Thanks for the 261 info ..... I have added it to my coin knowledge. Again - great coin.
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p.s. ... Ah yes, I now see - your original variation choice should have read 261, not 251 :)
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I'm right between VF35 and XF40. Love the color and breaks. Another fine specimen
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 Easily VF35 or maybe EF40 on a good day. By the way, good lookin' coin! |
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Another nice coin!
Solid VF35. I like it :)
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Thank you for sharing Germanicvs! She's another beauty!  VF35. Edited by TJsCoins
01/16/2015 10:48 pm
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