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Valued Member
United States
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Some damage but hard to get them any cheaper with this much detail   |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I know very little about this coinage, but the surface pitting makes it look cast.
Price wise I can't imagine finding one for less.
I appreciate your time in any additional information you might provide.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Color is off, too brassy. May be the lighting or due to cleaning attempts.
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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Rest in Peace
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I'd be very cautious about this one, color is too off, there were almost 100% copper, that is beyond bronze into the brass range to be that yellow. Edge seamed? Also that divot has solid green "patina" that looks applied lie a paint. If you soak it overnight in acetone it will NOT hurt it, but may just remove the applied patina. OH, OH....may be why so cheap, see those at auction for $25 and up in worse condition.
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Valued Member
 United States
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Definitely a real die struck laughing head CT, a common variety. It was cleaned and covered over with something that turned it black. Acetone took it of and made it much more readable but the high points were bare copper. I plan to do some work on this one when I get time, I'll try to tone down the bright areas to even it out some, maybe get it looking more like a 10.00 coin instead of a 7 :)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Early collectors would sometimes lacquer their coins, resulting in a blackish coloration. That may have been the case with this one. I once owned a 1799 Large Cent that had been lacquered, so I got it for a bargain price. Once the lacquer was removed, it looked more appealing. The dealer who removed it for me wouldn't reveal his secret.
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Valued Member
United States
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It's gett better that bright spot in the center of the head side is still to bright though   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Can't beat that! There are some really good deals to be had on Connecticuts if you take the time to look.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Cant believe some people tried to say "be cautious". People are being a little too quick to assume every coin is fake or questionable, IMO.
Regarding the center of the coin. It appears as though it was made into a button long ago but the loop has since detached. Not uncommon. Amazing that you bought this for $7. All day long at that price!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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It is a great deal at the price no matter what. The odd brassy color may be due to having been previously plated with some sort of metal, in line with jerseyben's suggestion of a button loop.
I can't even find culls for under $50.
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Although plausible, I personally doubt the button theory. I've yet to see such a button and large one at that.
The OP's coin took hits on both sides; likely, an attempt to punch a hole. Over the years, I've seen a handful of early coppers, bearing center holes. One known purpose for these was for use as a witch's coin. These would be nailed to a doorway to ward off evil spirits. Some had neatly square holes which indicated a nail had been used. I may have an example and will post a pic if found.
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11/30/2017 10:39 pm
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