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Valued Member
United States
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Hey there guys! So I purchased an 1857 Large Braided Hair Cent, and I have a couple questions... #1 - What's with the squared edge? I was thinking proof, then I wasn't. I'm lost on this. (The one on the left is an 1856 for comparison) #2 - Would this lady benefit from the PCGS Restoration Service? I haven't ever used it, but the whole surface, and in between the devices and denticles are all kind of gunky. #3 - Grade? Any input would be awesome! Thank you!    |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Not only should the rim not be square, but it shouldn't be so shiny and unmarked when the rest of the coin has a rough, porous appearance. No, I don't think restoration will help this one.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1005 Posts |
Is this genuine? It kind of looks like a forgery to me
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
12057 Posts |
Almost certainly a fake See: https://www.NGCcoin.com/news/articl...Large-Cents/Look at the identical marks on the rim at UNI, and on the E in CENT. The pinhole/depression in the wreath is also present on both the fake and OP's coin. The only difference is the date (OP's is a large date variety but the numerals have the same shapes as the fake) but the reverse being the same as the fake, and the fact that the article indicates that the dates were hand-cut by the forger, makes me pretty certain OP's is a fake as well, the forger probably faked both the large and small date varieties. 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
11/20/2016 10:58 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1601 Posts |
Thanks, Adam. Shouldn't have been so circumspect but at four on a Sunday morning I just couldn't do it.
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Valued Member
 United States
116 Posts |
That sucks, but I really appreciate all the help guys!!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8516 Posts |
$1.30 on the no no site...  Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1601 Posts |
Yeah, sorry about that. From whom did you acquire your "coin" ? On ebay? Might as well expose the seller. Return yours if you can and let others know who the bad apple seller is. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8516 Posts |
Yes, an ebay link to the listing would be great. Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Valued Member
United States
116 Posts |
Of course on ebay...I'll expose the bad apple when I receive my feedback from the dork. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Go git him.  Nice work, Raymo. Edited by Coinfrog
11/20/2016 4:39 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4211 Posts |
 and glad you joined us. Good luck when dealing with the seller! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8516 Posts |
Thanks Froggy !
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Quote:
.I'll expose the bad apple when I receive my feedback from the dork. You may not get feedback from him since all he can give you is positive feedback. |
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Valued Member
United States
127 Posts |
If it stand on edge, it is a fake.
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