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I bought this in the 1990s. I remember when I bought it, I thought it was just an inexpensive Type coin that I could replace some day with a better example. As I look around today, I realize it may actually be a pretty decent sample given what is available (at reasonable costs). I like to think it is Fine, maybe pushing towards VF, but with significant scratches unfortunately. Thoughts? The Obverse I used light from one side; obverse both sides (since it is so symmetrical).  Oops. Replaced with correct reverse!  *** Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum.  ***Edited by JohnQPublic
02/23/2026 5:12 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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Fine/VF details, scratched. Nice purchase!  Errers and Varietys.
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It looks like she's spitting! And yes, that is a great example for a 222 year old coin! this coin is worth about 150 dollars.
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Nice example! |
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Pillar of the Community
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The obverse looks like the very 1804 Half Cent you describe in your post--the reverse looks like that of a Coronet/Braided Hair Large Cent, minted in the 1840s and 1850s. Do you have a picture of this Half Cent's reverse? Either way, it reminds of me a Classic Head Large Cent I bought in 1994 for $15 when I was 9 years old. It has VG details, but some very nasty scratches on it to damage it. I still love it as my first "old" coin purchase with my own money! I am glad you are treasuring this beauty! |
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@Adam590- Great catch! you are correct, I put the wrong reverse in, and just replaced it.
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Pillar of the Community
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What a beautiful reverse that is!
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Pillar of the Community
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Despite the scratches, a very nice coin with lots of detail!
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Lovely coin, too bad about the scratches.
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Bedrock of the Community
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 for future posts dont post your thought on the coins grade. it can skew what some folks are thinking. VF25 details(scratched) if you're not planning on selling it, i'd just keep her in the set. |
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for future posts dont post your thought on the coins grade. it can skew what some folks are thinking.
VF25 details(scratched) Agreed. I will not do that in the future. Quote:
if you're not planning on selling it, i'd just keep her in the set. That is my intention. I was thinking about slabbing, but with the scratches it may not be worth it. |
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its a pretty good couple of scratches there. its going to come back VF details (scratched) its a crosslet 4 with stems
slabbed straight graded they are about $300. I think its worth about $150-180. might be a tough sell at that price though. I dont think having the coin graded will add anything to the price as anyone looking at this that collects 1/2C would know its a VF details coin so you're really not gaining anything
here are grading costs. you'll have to decide if you want to take the risk and cost
PCGS charges a minimum of $69 for a subscription other subscription levels include grading vouchers though so you could reduce these costs. add to the subscription cost, per coin grading cost which is a minimum of $23, shipping & ins both ways (1-4 coins is $27 if the total value is under $1000)
NGC - economy grading tier is $22, plus $10 handling fee, plus $28 for shipping (1-5 coins) and insurance both ways.
ANACS - Economy - No Gold: $18 per item for items valued up to $500. plus $29 for shipping (1-4 coins) and insurance both ways.
CAC - $99 subscription ($50 grading credit), economy grading $15, gold $28, $40 shipping/handling/ins
i don't slab coins for these reasons especially the cost involved. I don't know why this is so popular today. just making the grading companies wealthy
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Pillar of the Community
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vf details scratched also
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Posted 02/23/2026 12:33 pm
