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Jimbo48 Valued Member United States 250 Posts	Posted 05/12/2024 11:46 pm I was at a coin club show over the weekend and purchased what I believe is an 1809 Large Cent. I got a great price (25% normal price) on this hard to find coin and thought it was a good gamble. The 9 is damaged, but looks like a 9. The coin is either 1808 or 1809 since the Classic Head was introduced in 1808. The reverse of a authentic 1809 coin has a die crack/marker just below the last S in States and connects two leaves below the S. Unfortunately, corrosion has caused the die marker to become hard to detect. I think I see it, but would appreciate opinions. I included a Mint State reverse that displays the die marker. Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/13/2024 09:48 am to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188372 Posts	Posted 05/13/2024 12:01 pm Looks like a 9 to me. 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
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10529 Posts	Posted 05/13/2024 1:45 pm Looks like a 9 to me also......... Report this Post to the Staff
GERMANICVS Pillar of the Community Germany 1849 Posts	Posted 05/13/2024 9:48 pm I believe it is an 1808, Sheldon 277. The reverse of the O.P coin is not that used in the only die variety for 1809. S-277 obverse also often has a missing 1st. star, like the O.P coin I would post a picture of a S-277 but I don't have one small enough (300 KB) to post in this forum. Please google 1808, S-277. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74138 Posts	Posted 05/13/2024 10:54 pm Looks like a 9. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
52Raymo Pillar of the Community United States 8516 Posts	Posted 05/14/2024 12:56 am Germanicvs is correct, has to be 1808. I looked it up like he said. That big die crack on the reverse is a dead giveaway. Oregon coin geek.....* GO BEAVS ! ! ! * Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188372 Posts	Posted 05/14/2024 08:26 am I will assume you are correct... Given the odd look around the number, I have to assume someone tooled the 8 into a 9. 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
Jimbo48 Valued Member United States 250 Posts	Posted 05/14/2024 12:12 pm I looked it up and the reverse is a match for the 1808. I am glad I didn't spend a lot on this purchase. Another lesson learned about dates that look damaged, they could be tooled. Thanks for all your responses, it really helps to have knowledgeable collectors to get feedback on posted questions. Report this Post to the Staff
52Raymo Pillar of the Community United States 8516 Posts	Posted 05/14/2024 9:24 pm Germanicvs is the man. So very knowledgeable and I continually learn from him. His collection is beyond incredible. Oregon coin geek.....* GO BEAVS ! ! ! * Report this Post to the Staff
GERMANICVS Pillar of the Community Germany 1849 Posts	Posted 05/15/2024 11:02 am Thank you, @52Raymo for your kind words. I may know a thing or two about early American coppers. However, the real expert was the gentleman who posted here a few times up to about 4-6 months ago. I forget know what his name was, but I was continually learning from him. (pity he seem not to post anymore). Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188372 Posts	Posted 05/15/2024 12:04 pm Quote: I am glad I didn't spend a lot on this purchase. An inexpensive lesson then. The coin is great for educational purposes. I am sure it will help someone else here in the future. Quote: Germanicvs is the man. Quote: However, the real expert was the gentleman who posted here a few times up to about 4-6 months ago. I forget know what his name was, but I was continually learning from him. 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
Dearborn Moderator United States 95936 Posts	Posted 05/15/2024 8:44 pm nice work on this coin Germanic 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
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74138 Posts	Posted 05/15/2024 11:13 pm Nice work, GERMANICVS. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
jacrispies Pillar of the Community United States 3848 Posts	Posted 05/21/2024 5:52 pm Yep, the reverse crack is the diagnostic for the 277 aka the 12 star obverse. Your coin represents the 12 star LDS variety well because star 1 appears to be entirely missing. Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955 Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. Report this Post to the Staff
Yokozuna Pillar of the Community United States 4618 Posts	Posted 06/02/2024 07:51 am Here's the 1808 Sheldon-277. ANA ID: 3203813 - CONECA ID: N-5637 Clean a coin that may be worth collecting? Please DON'T! When in doubt, leave it dirty!! Report this Post to the Staff
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