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Pillar of the Community
Germany
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I was really excited when I bought this coin at the Bowers & Merena Auction of the Bebee Collection back in 1986 - my first major US coin, and the legendary chain cent to boot! My tastes have evolved through the years, and I probably should have upgrade along the line - but never did. I still like it in spite of the somewhat irregular, corroded surfaces, But, plenty of detail still visible. Variety S-3, R-3, with leaning 'R'. How would you grade her today? Thanks!   Edited by GERMANICVS
03/17/2015 03:02 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10982 Posts |
There is a lot of detail here and in spite of the corrosion she still has decent eye appeal. Now I'm not a copper guy and must say it looks VG with a shot at Fine IMO.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1566 Posts |
Very cool coin GERMANICVS. I can't say as I have ever tried grading one. According to the EAC grading guide this coin is a solid G-4 despite the corrosion.
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Valued Member
United States
457 Posts |
I'm at G6 with a shot at VG8.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6370 Posts |
VG details in a TPG holder. |
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Pillar of the Community
 Germany
1849 Posts |
Forgot to mention the coin came with an old style ANACS photo certificate and graded VG, Corroded.
Bowers net graded it down to G4, which seems still a bit optimistic (I tend to be grade my own coins very strictly).
Whatever the case, the coin is still representative and not the worst example of a corroded chain cent I have seen.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7621 Posts |
Wonderful coin!
In this day and age ---- VG Details.
Thanks for sharing!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3229 Posts |
I would really like a chain cent someday.
My grade is: AG/G
Nice coin.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
36770 Posts |
I'm at G-4, you are a lucky person to have one of these.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8137 Posts |
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Valued Member
United States
498 Posts |
I think it would grade the same today. I think even if you purchased a nicer example you would have to keep that one. All your coins are great and make me wish I had the foresight to invest this way. I think I've posted before that in 1980 I worked in a coin shop and was taking home $1,500 a week for over a year paying $25.00 for rent at home. I should have been putting coins like yours away. Never the less I really enjoy your posts and my 13 year old niece also thinks their really neat.
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Moderator
 United States
23522 Posts |
I love worn Chain Cents. The aura of history surrounding them is palpable. These are the coins the Founders carried in their pockets. If I bought one of these in a slab it would be free within minutes of arrival, so I could hold that history in my hand. There is no feeling like it; I get the same thing from my 5 Kopeck coppers.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
604 Posts |
Technical Grade: VG-8
Net Grade: G-4
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7375 Posts |
I would really like a nice Chain Cent too someday, hint, hint.
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Moderator
United States
16679 Posts |
Very nice coin.
G6 details.
swcoin.ecrater.com
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
18670 Posts |
Thanks for sharing this historic coin with us. Just imagine what this coin went through before coming to rest in your collection
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