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I picked this up in a tray of "foreign" coins from an auction. Too bad its so toasted, but if it weren't, it probably wouldn't have been on that tray. (There was also a Liberty Cap, but its even more toasted). It is 26.7 mm and weighs 12.7 grams. The edge is smooth, so I assume its a Vine and Bars Edge. I'm looking for opinions on whether or not to get it graded. I suspect it would rate PO01 and possibly details due to scratches or environmental damage.   |
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Bedrock of the Community
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That definitely has to be graded.
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I would send it in. No question.
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Send it in. It will be worth big $ when it comes back. I have no reason to doubt it is genuine in this grade. Please post when you get the results.
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My goodness. That's something I would never expect to see in a bulk lot. What a find!
I agree, send this one in.
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Great find! Just for reference, I took a quick glance on the Heritage archive, and a couple years ago there was a ANACS Net P01 vine and bars edge large cent that looked a whole lot worse than this one (it was barely recognizable as to type, and on top of severe corrosion it was badly damaged) and it went for over $400.
Member of SPMC, FCCB, ANA and ANS. My U.S. Classic Commemorative Complete Set: https://www.NGCcoin.com/registry/co...sets/278741/My U.S. Fractional Note Set: https://notes.www.collectors-societ...eSetID=34188Edited by hokiefan_82
07/12/2021 11:31 pm
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That is a true American treasure. Only 955 Flowing Hair 1793 Wreath Cents have been certified by PCGS, if I'm noting correctly. Regardless of condition, this is amazing!
Now, too bad it's not a strawberry leaf variety!
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07/13/2021 10:51 am
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Super Duper find! WOW this is what dreams are made from. Not to be an echo chamber but - Send it in - Send it in and keep us updated when it comes back, I too think PO1 or FR02 these days this is a $500+ coin in this condition, depending on whether or not any Sheldon variety could be ascertained, it could be even more $$$ for a really rare one (not that all 1793 cents aren't already excessively rare today).
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PO-1 and what a find. Congrats!
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with a full profile F2 details might be in the cards but even if it came back as P1 details this is worthy of a slab. what an amazing find. congrats!  |
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Thanks for the input everybody. I'll be sending it in and will report back about the grade. I may attempt to get the variety attributed, but not sure there is enough detail for that. From what I can tell, it would probably be a S8 or S9, just based on the shape of the flower on the obverse.
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It looks like an S-9. The S-8 reverse letters look like they are positioned differently. Definitely keep us updated!
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You lucky dawg! It pays to root through the bargain bins.
It is actually an attractive lowball with unquestionable genuine identity.
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Posted 07/12/2021 8:05 pm
Get it authenticated, it will set up more buyers in the future as well.
