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Valued Member
United States
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I know it's nearly impossible to see in the picture but it is an 1877. That is why I wonder if it is worth grading.   |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
24982 Posts |
I believe that an 1877 Indian Head cent is worth grading in just about any condition. Having it certified will help in the future if you decide to sell it. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Even in Poor condition, 1877 IHC's command a nice premium. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1018 Posts |
Looks authentic to me....If you ever plan on selling it, it should be graded. Many collectors will stay away in this condition if it is not authenticated.
I have seen these graded down to PO1 grade. This looks bit better, FR2/AG3 to me.
Still a valuable coin as it looks problem free!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
73756 Posts |
Definitely worth grading for sure.
Errers and Varietys.
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Moderator
United States
15394 Posts |
 worth the cost of grading. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19125 Posts |
Don't see those everyday. Nice!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2200 Posts |
Why would anyone want to sell an 1877? If I were lucky enough to get one, I'd keep that sucker!
And outside of the prestige of having an official grade with a nice plastic case with an impressive sticker on it, I don't see the benefits of spending money to get it graded. It's a clear "Poor." Put it into a nice little inexpensive case of your choice and have it on hand to show family and friends.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Why would anyone want to sell an 1877? If I were lucky enough to get one, I'd keep that sucker! I hear ya! |
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United States
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Why would anyone want to sell an 1877? If I were lucky enough to get one, I'd keep that sucker! Yes indeed - and perhaps we can all be satisfied keeping the coin in a 'nice inexpensive case of your choice' However, I suggest the majority of 'when you sell it' comments generally refer to the end of your mortal life. All of us, or our heirs, eventually sell 100% of our collections. Because none of us live forever. So - IMO their are two equally legitimate choices for this low grade 1877 IHCOne is place it in a 2x2 and let your heirs deal with the authentication issues when they inevitably come up. Enjoy the coin for the balance of your life knowing what it is. Two is have a top tier TPG authenticate it for you now and save your heirs that hassle later. Perhaps it's not as enjoyable unless you have a collection of slabbed coins. That decision is completely up to you of course. |
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United States
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Quote: I believe that an 1877 Indian Head cent is worth grading in just about any condition. Having it certified will help in the future if you decide to sell it. I agree, at least if you plan to see it. I bought my example certified because all the raw ones I found were suspect. Quote:
Why would anyone want to sell an 1877? If I were lucky enough to get one, I'd keep that sucker!  |
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Valued Member
United States
172 Posts |
just sent in a 1947 and got it back from CAC un graded due to it having a waxy film on it so I used some 409 and a toothbrush to remove the film now planing on sending in to ANACS as CAC charged me and did not holder or grad the coin
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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just sent in a 1947 and got it back from CAC un graded due to it having a waxy film on it so I used some 409 and a toothbrush to remove the film now planing on sending in to ANACS as CAC charged me and did not holder or grad the coin I do believe that 409 and a toothbrush was a very poor choice. A soak in pure acetone would have been much wiser. I do believe that you will be unhappy with the "details" grade you are more than likely guaranteed to receive. |
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United States
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very nice 1877 IHC! get that one graded |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I changed my mind about having it graded. I think you should. It's certainly a special coin, and having it checked out by specialists and then returned in a special case feels good to me. And yes, it helps with future provenance.
Edited by jpsned
09/18/2025 12:57 pm
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Posted 09/05/2025 12:43 pm
