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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Colligo ergo sum
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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My eyes aren't the best, but I can see the "7" there...
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm thinking that may be bagged for corrosion.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2632 Posts |
 I believe this is PO-01, but probably a details coin for corrosion and rim damage. I see a "7" there as well though! |
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 United States
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My opinion as a low-ball collector ... This coin will not certify at a top TPG as an honest PO01 ... despite the obvious obverse wear. Several reasons ... 1. The reverse level of wear is at best FR02 ... and the entire coin is evaluated to determine a grade. 2. The reverse corrosion is a killer ... that alone will likely result in a 'details' grade. 3. There is no evidence in your photos that the 3rd date digit is present ... so what precludes this from being an 1817 example? An absolute identification is necessary to confirm any lowball coin. Apologize as needed if I've dampened your enthusiasm for well worn coins ... they are a passion of mine. Simply trying to add some objective comments from someone with some experience in this pursuit |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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If it can be properly identified, I would think FR-2 because of the reverse (and probably Details).
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
11912 Posts |
poor details
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I thought the entire date needs to be readable to have a PO-1 designation . All I see is the 7 . Also reverse probably makes it details .  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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It has to be an 1817 or 1827 based on the bust type and reverse legend lettering. 1837 is out. The super-heavy reverse legend lettering suggests 1817 to me.
Also, should one be so inclined, the die variety could probably be attributed just based on the reverse, since enough leaves are present.
My grade would be Poor obverse, Fair reverse, net Poor due to extensive corrosion and what appears to be a substantial rim-bending bruise at T in STATES.
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