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Pillar of the Community
 United States
2362 Posts |
I just received this 1797 Large Cent today and would like some help with grading and variety. Thanks in advance for your assistance.   Member ANA and EAC "You got to lose to know how to win". Dream On by Aerosmith |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2120 Posts |
Looks G to me. Nice large cent!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1745 Posts |
VG8, not entirely sure of variety.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5854 Posts |
Nice coin! I am gonna go with VG-8.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
870 Posts |
VG10, it even nets VG to me with the weird wormy planchet porosity.
As for attribution, '97s are pretty tough. The one thing I notice is that the last S in STATES is over the double-leaf on the right branch. That narrows it down to about half of the 20-something '97 reverses...
Looks kinda like a 142, but I wouldn't bet my life on it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2936 Posts |
I go net VG also. At least there's no chance that it's a 1799!  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
5375 Posts |
VG-10 to F-12, these are known for lacking hair detail in the mid grade range.
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Valued Member
United States
489 Posts |
Might be S-141. 7 distant from drapery. Knob of 9 usually weak. Double leaf positioned under S as previously mentioned. Steam ends appear to line up w/ diagnostics with A & U. Wouldn't bet Delaner's life on it either though since he's got a lot more experience with these old gals than me.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
609 Posts |
Gah, yall always find the large cent posts before me  At least I dont have to look as far to help with the sheldon number I'll second the S-141 R6. Although I whipped out my penny whimsy while ryan almost knew it off the top of his head  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1372 Posts |
When I first saw this coin, I figured it for a F-12.
Whatever the grade, it sure is a nice one. The early copper is going to be spendy for my type set. I won't accept anything that's been in the ground, or lower than VF. That's gonna hurt plenty.
Chance
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Pillar of the Community
United States
870 Posts |
Hambone - I most definitely did NOT know it off the top of my head! I'm sitting here pawing through Sheldon straining my eyes to get an idea!
Chance - it will hurt at first, but if you get a couple and work your way up to it, you're gonna love it! That makes the pain go away. These old coppers are wonderful, and they tell the whole American story. Hm, a VF with nice surfaces - I'd go for a '98 for the Draped Bust, a '95 for the Lib Cap, an S-11 for the Wreath and an S-3 for the Chain, were I you. =)
That won't run you much... (!)
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
2362 Posts |
Very helpful - thanks everyone!
Member ANA and EAC "You got to lose to know how to win". Dream On by Aerosmith |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Very Nice coin, I'm gonna go with VG-10
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Posted 09/21/2011 4:53 pm
