1798 Draped Bust Large Cent Die Rotation Error

Hi Yechi,

Looks like you are interested in rotated dies! I have a nice Kennedy half with about a 270° rotation I could sell you, except it's an alteration! Someone hollowed out one half and ground down another, then glued them together to create the fake. Fortunately I found it in a bank roll so I only paid 50¢ for it.

Anyway, early large cents and Half Cents are frequently found with various degrees of rotation and usually don't cost extra because of it. The coin you show is no better than G-04 for details but nets out at Fair-02 because of corrosion and rim damage. The rotation adds no value. I would much rather have a nice G-04 with problem-free surfaces and no rotation. I would pass on this one.

Just my opinion, of course!

Fair price for this coin? Auction ends tomorrow.

I would have to agree with others...this coin, with rim damage and what appears to be corrosion, along with the significant wear, doesn't even approach G-4 status, and it's value suffers as a result.

I won't put a dollar value on it...since in the end, it all depends on what the buyer is willing to pay. If YOU want the coin, decide what YOU think it's worth. The reality is that the value isn't great enough to warrant thinking of this coin as an investment. If you want if for your collection, great!

Good luck. I love the 18th century American coins, and can understand why you are after one.