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So first, thanks to all who have commented on my prior posts - your knowledge and willingness to assist is appreciated. USELESS INFO - FEEL FREE TO SKIP THIS PARAGRAPH! I have had a bunch of old coins for about 40 years now, and since my retirement I now have the time to really dig into them. Such a humbling experience due to the vast amounts of information you need to digest - and this coming from someone who had to continually relearn my profession in computer science due to the rapid changes. Now my issue. First, is there a site I can go to that will describe the minor differences in the large cent varieties, as opposed to just pictures? Having a verbal description to point me where I should be looking would significantly increase my success rate! On the PGCS site, I have opened e.g. the N-2 N-3 N-4 etc them quickly toggle between two at a time looking for the differences. While this has been marginally successful, it leaves MUCH to be desired. Different grades, toning, rotation, etc. all make this process very challenging. I have the same issue with Half Cents, etc. Second, is my 1935 CHLC a small 8 small star N-13? https://www.PCGS.com/coinfacts/coin...ars-bn/37099    Edited by fredm2654
05/17/2023 7:08 pm
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It sure looks like you have your work cut out for you. Now I know nothing about these old and ancient coins and all the varieties, but for me, with modern coins, the first thing I do is compare a 'normal' coin to the one I'm curious about. For example, when I got my 1945 Mercury dime with the 'micro S' I had to get a normal 1945 dime to compare against. that helped me to narrow down the possibilities to search through.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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That double profile is kinda cool. I have some modern coins that resemble that. I believe it is DDD. |
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More like MD or ejection doubling? John1  |
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1835 N-13 is the older style or Matron Head; try N-17 for this one. Profile doubling such as seen in the OP's coin is not all that uncommon on Middle Date Large Cents; it was often referred to as Chatter Striking
Edited by Oldgrouchyguy
05/20/2023 9:06 pm
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Thanks OGG (and everyone else who responded), unfortunately the PGCS site, after expanding every 1835 CHLC showed many "N" numbers, but skipped over N-17!! A general google search did bring up a great page showing exactly what you refered to as the matron head, and I was able to follow / confirm what you said.
Which brings me back to one of my initial questions, is there a site that also verbally describes the nuances between all varieties? Toggling between pictures is highly error prone!
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In any event, scrubbed clean.
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Edited by Oldgrouchyguy
05/27/2023 6:22 pm
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Posted 05/17/2023 9:27 pm
