1817 Coronet / Matron Large Cent Error? Help Identify Please

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LDavis2282 New Member United States 5 Posts	Posted 06/12/2022 2:02 pm Hello- new here and looking for a little help / advice. Recently found this beautiful 1817 large cent in the bottom of my great grandfathers coin jar. Looking for help identifying if this is an error coin. Appears to be maybe double struck or even clashed dies? New to coin collecting and having a difficult time finding information online. I do realize the coin isn't in great shape and has environmental damage. Attempted to take photos in different angles with different lighting and even used a microscope. Just can't determine the error and photos don't do it justice! The date looks odd to me. I see 13 stars at one angle and then random misplaced stars at different angles. There also appears to be the outline of the matron head to the right of the large center head. Any info would be greatly appreciated! Report this Post to the Staff

LDavis2282 New Member United States 5 Posts	Posted 06/12/2022 2:08 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34397 Posts	Posted 06/12/2022 2:10 pm @lda, first welcome to CCF. Second, I agree that this is a pretty cool coin jar find. The coin has seen a lot of circulation, and I'm not sure that most mint errors are going to be distinguishable. I'm not seeing anything usual beyond heavy wear, but if you post a good close up of an area that looks odd, then that would help. Thx. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95018 Posts	Posted 06/12/2022 2:13 pm It looks like this coin is far to worn down from circulation. I'm not seeing any errors due to it extreme condition. Some of the stuff you are seeing may just be Pareidolia. But that said, some experts on this coin should be along shortly. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
LDavis2282 New Member United States 5 Posts	Posted 06/12/2022 2:26 pm Thank y'all for your replies and advice. I truly appreciate it. I am attempting to upload additional photos. Just now learning how to use this forum so appreciate the patience and understanding! The areas of interest to me are: * the "7" in 1817 - the top of the 7 appears elongated? * the faint outline of the matron head to the right of the center of the coin * the smaller faint raised stars in between the larger border stars. Thank you all again for the help and welcome! Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 06/12/2022 5:57 pm The coin almost looks dented behind Liberty's head - is this the case? to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36638 Posts	Posted 06/12/2022 7:30 pm Looks like lots of post mint damage. Report this Post to the Staff
LDavis2282 New Member United States 5 Posts	Posted 06/12/2022 8:17 pm Not dented that I can tell. Appears to have an impression of another busy but I can't seem to get pictures good enough to show. I do appreciate y'all s help! Report this Post to the Staff
Zurie Pillar of the Community United States 5663 Posts	Posted 06/12/2022 8:35 pm There's a die break between the 1 and 7 of the date. It looks like a Newcomb-12 variety with die cracks around the stars. Here's an example of that variety from a Heritage auction. It's pretty worn to tell if there's anything else going on. Report this Post to the Staff
LDavis2282 New Member United States 5 Posts	Posted 06/12/2022 9:28 pm Zurie- Thank you soooo much. That information is very helpful!! I know the coin is very worn out, but it has lots of sentimental value since it was my great grandpa's! I wanted to learn more about the coin but wasn't sure what to look for so I truly appreciate your help so much! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187736 Posts	Posted 06/13/2022 11:33 am to the Community! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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