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United States
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My first MS Large Cent. 1853 N-15.  |
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United States
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That's a beauty. I love the old large cents. They have character.
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 United States
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That's a great looking coin! Super clean fields. Congrats!
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United States
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United States
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nice. very nice. question pardon my ignorance, who is on the large cent?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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who is on the large cent? It is Lady Liberty on the Large Cent. She has many forms and faces, on many if not most of the United States coins. Even within the Large cents series her face changes. A fictional character representing the spirit of the United States I believe. No question is a bad one here, I hope my answer is correct. I would also like to take a nice bite and eat that delicious looking chocolate candy copper! mmmmmmmmm!  |
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Excellent coin.  I know little about the series ..... but can truly appreciate such a lovely example. Many Thanks for sharing with us. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
508 Posts |
My my that is a lovely coin. I love my large cents, but am disappointed as most are around VG-F... I was really considering working on them next but I know it will be a costly endeavor.
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Canada
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Great coin, and the photography is amazing as well.
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Pillar of the Community
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Thanks for all the comments! My goal was to get a collection in VF30 to AU, but I can't resist the MS when I come across them at decent prices. I agree Deltron, so many are VG to F with corrosion and/or that have been cleaned. It's tough to find ones even in VF that pass my threshold for problem free. And with mintages (mostly) between 2.5 and 5 million a year, it makes it even harder to be picky.
AndrewJConnors - I just counted 7 different depictions of lady liberty on the large cent run, and they actually vary quite a bit. The design seems to get more refined as you get later in the series. The last design, from 1840-1857, is pictured here above.
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Valued Member
United States
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A lovely addition. Congratulations.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That is a really nice one! Beats the heck out of my AG - G models.
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What a brilliant coin. MS64BN all day.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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SuperDave, spot on! I saw your guess on the grade then realized I left it out of the initial post. PCGS agrees with you and gave it MS64BN.
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United States
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I have a handful of large cents, but none that nice. I like it!
Mike
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