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I am looking for opinions on heavily environmentally damaged 1797 large cent. It looks to me to be an XF or AU example beneath all of this corrosion. I really can't say. Let me know your thoughts as well as how much value is lost due to this corrosion. If any value remains at all.   |
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Moderator
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Is that your coin? Where did you get it? John1  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Definitely has value. Looks like it really might benefit from some expert conservation.
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Pillar of the Community
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Is that your coin?
Where did you get it?
John1 Part of my dad's collection that I have now. |
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That corrosion is terminal, can almost guarantee any attempt to remove would leave pitting. If it was my coin I'd give it a round of VC to neutralize any active corrosion (doubt you would see much improvement but can safeguard against future issues) and then send in to get slabbed.
It has value for sure. Just looked thru the archives on GC and a corroded VG8 (far worse corrosion than yours) sold for 175 a few years ago.
I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorationsDirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccawDirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting |
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Bedrock of the Community
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EF details, environmental damage.
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Bedrock of the Community
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I'll say EF details, environmental damage.
Errers and Varietys.
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Bedrock of the Community
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I'd say EF details (severe environmental damage).
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Pillar of the Community
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Sounds like I should consider submission on this one. Along with the 1807/8 split planchet before strike I posted in the variety and errors forum.
Thanks all for your input.
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Pillar of the Community
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How about submitting it to NGC or PCGS and ask for conservation?
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How about submitting it to NGC or PCGS and ask for conservation? PCGS is the plan. Conservation definitely. |
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Pillar of the Community
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This one is on its way to PCGS with the 1807/6 split planchet. Update when they get back to me.
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Pillar of the Community
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For anyone interested, here is an update on this on as stated. Details of course. I'm probably gonna try to get a F15 whsl. GS price for it.
Any interest in the cummunity before I throw it out there?
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Pillar of the Community
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Not a bad looking coin considering how it looked before, especially the reverse. Nice result!
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Posted 10/23/2024 08:17 am
