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Pillar of the Community
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Has anyone ever tried to acid date FE cents? I know they have a different nickel to copper ratio, but maybe that could work on this kind of coin?
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Bedrock of the Community
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What's working against an ID is the texture from corrosion is almost as strong as remnants of the date and legends. An ID might be possible if the coin was merely worn. Has acid been used to date worn FE cents?  The style of legends is a good diagnostic for 1856, but only when the legends are easily discerned. |
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Pillar of the Community
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I wouldn't send it in. Too many chance it will be body bagged
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New Member
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Yeah, in some places the pits made from corrosion are more prominent than the features ever were, take the '18' for example, they are completely gone without a trace
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Rest in Peace
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acid eats away flat metal. this metal has long since been et.
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Moderator
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I think PCGS would send it back to you "unable to determine", I've seen this.
swcoin.ecrater.com
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Pillar of the Community
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Biggest problem I've seen with corroded coins is that the owner sees what he/she wants to see....and it's always something rare  |
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Pillar of the Community
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This is what Maineman says. Seeing what you want to see :(.
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Rest in Peace
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Could this be an 1856? Yep. Or a 1492. Or a cute girl's phone number. Or my safe combination. Or a close-up of the virgin Mary on a piece of toast. There's an angle, list it on ebay and let people see whatever they like. |
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Yep. Or a 1492. Or a cute girl's phone number. Or my safe combination. Or a close-up of the virgin Mary on a piece of toast.   |
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I agree....post it on ebay and the let the bidders decide! From the money you make, buy some other coins in better condition. :) |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Quote:post it on ebay and the let the bidders decide! Yeah, but how would you describe it? "Could this be an 1856?" would elicit a different response than "Could this be an 1858?"  Which scenario is far more likely? Edited by DVCollector
06/15/2011 1:28 pm
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Low grade Flying Eagle cent, need a hole filler for the 1856 in your set? Is this an 1856? Well, it could be. Or not. If you put it in that space, someone would have to prove it isn't, wouldn't they? Not real likely to certify/grade as anything, but I've certainly had a lot of fun with it. If you're the high bidder, you can have some fun, too! |
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If all else fails, send it to SGS! They will grade it as a problem free MS-65 1856 flying eagle. :-D
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Pillar of the Community
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I dunnot, this might be a rare case where they only give it a MS-64.
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Posted 06/14/2011 1:02 pm
