Liberty Head Large Cent. Need Help With Date

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Sign of Omega Valued Member United States 52 Posts	Posted 01/09/2021 9:25 pm Trying to identify the date on this large penny. It looks like 1838 to me, but would like another set of eyes to confirm what I think I'm looking at. Report this Post to the Staff

Ty2020b Pillar of the Community United States 4680 Posts	Posted 01/09/2021 9:57 pm Sure looks like an 1838 to me Report this Post to the Staff
Rothery Pillar of the Community 2145 Posts	Posted 01/09/2021 10:08 pm I second the 1838. Sometimes on copper large cents when the dates are there like yours, you can wet the area with some water and the date will can be a bit easier to see. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 01/09/2021 10:14 pm Agree, looks like 1838. Report this Post to the Staff
TNG Bedrock of the Community United States 10284 Posts	Posted 01/10/2021 09:38 am That little die chip at 1 o'clock right next to the dot between ONE and CENT may be a clue. At first I thought 1838 but maybe it is an 1833? Somebody who knows the varieties is here on CCF and that might be a clue. Report this Post to the Staff
Zurie Pillar of the Community United States 5666 Posts	Posted 01/10/2021 10:52 am Quote: That little die chip at 1 o'clock right next to the dot between ONE and CENT may be a clue. That's a great observation. That doubled center dot is characteristic of an 1838 N-2 die marriage. So that definitely makes it an 1838. Here's an example: Report this Post to the Staff
thecoinguy1964 Pillar of the Community United States 1307 Posts	Posted 01/10/2021 10:55 am Time to reload, that thing is toast. Report this Post to the Staff
llewellin Pillar of the Community United States 1005 Posts	Posted 01/10/2021 11:26 am 1838 Report this Post to the Staff
TNG Bedrock of the Community United States 10284 Posts	Posted 01/10/2021 11:29 am Good job Zurie! Report this Post to the Staff
Sign of Omega Valued Member United States 52 Posts	Posted 01/10/2021 11:38 am Thank you to everyone. Your assistance has been greatly appreciated. Report this Post to the Staff
whatdowehavehere Valued Member Canada 235 Posts	Posted 01/11/2021 5:02 pm They come worse, but you can always see the doubled center dot Report this Post to the Staff
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