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I was in a Large Cent mood tonight, I guess.  I better get an EAC membership soon, but they don't have an online enrollment, so I'll have to buy some checks from the bank. This 1856 Braided Hair is a nicer example of the common "Slanted 5" or "Longacre 5" variety. She's attributed on her NGC holder as a Newcomb N-19. How would you grade her, and why?   Thank you -AB Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis Edited by paralyse
08/25/2015 8:47 pm
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i'll guess AU50
she looks glossy and chocolaty so I think it made AU
**disclosure - I have no idea what I am talking about**
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I'll go with AU-50 minimum, possibly AU-55. Beauty.
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08/25/2015 4:52 pm
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Garoyn, that's fabulous information -- thank you!
Signed up for a 5 year today. It won't let me do a lifetime quite yet.
Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis Edited by paralyse
08/25/2015 8:41 pm
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NGC said MS61. EAC sharpness 55 net grade of 45 due to corrosion spots and rim defect. Still a nice looking coin free of marks.
Welcome to EAC! Be sure to buy the EAC grading guide!
Edited by EFLargeCents
08/25/2015 8:46 pm
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MS61 would be a treat!! NGC really said: AU58BN  Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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I had it at AU55 as I didn't think there was enough original luster peeking through to go 58. I don't think the rim dig at 10oclock detracts from the eye appeal.
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I put up AU50 money and won it for about AU55 money out the door. It's a very average coin. Nothing particularly makes you go "ooooh" when you look at it, but it doesn't make you go "ewwww" either. As a common date and not particularly scarce variety, it was much cheaper than the other Two Cents I bought; I bought this one as a nice little bonus. Seller's pictures may be hurting the presentation; I think they're very flat, so I'll reshoot it when I have the slab in hand this week. Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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Paralyse, you can PM me for more info on the secret FB forum the EAC uses for now, the old forum went down last year. Glad to see you joined up! It's a really great club, you will certainly enjoy the CD of all the Penny Wise issues you get, my intro pack took almost 2 months to arrive though.
"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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Thanks Westcoin. Large Cents, Half Cents & Colonials are hazardous to one's wallet... :P Edit: I already had the EAC grading guide previous to joining up. Ordered it from Wizard awhile back when I was buying some verdi-care. Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis Edited by paralyse
08/26/2015 11:05 am
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Ugh, I was off on all 3. But most of us were too.  |
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