62 Days of Large Cents

That is a nice obverse on that '94! If I may ask, what rarity is the S-65?

 

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It's not scarce. R1. It's an interesting variety, though. The left side of the coin is always thick and deep which protects Liberty's hair detail. And the right side is always weak with flimsy or absent denticles.

I'm not sure why the central reverse is weak on this one. Looks like the metal flowed to fill Liberty's cheek.
Lance.

 

This one is an S.78, R1.
Lance.

 

Very nice strike.

 

Ok, 1794's here we go:

I'm in love with this one here - my first ever 1794 with head of '93. Somewhat abused and with the reverse practically gone, but charming nonetheless. It's an S-18b and a R-4

 

Here is an S-24, called by Sheldon the Apple Cheeks variety. It is an R-1

 

This one is an S-41, R-3. It has some pits and red corrosion, but decent 'arms length' appearance.

As a note, I am willing to forgive a lot in terms of appearance and condition when it comes to early date large cents. For one, I cannot afford them in much better shape, and secondly, for me the appeal and history behind them is what counts.

 

Wow! Love that 24, Eduard.
Guy

 

I agree, I've seen few Apple Cheeks varieties but this is one of the better ones I've seen. Well done Eduard!

 

Thank you, guys. Nice to see people who appreciate old coppers as much as I do.

I think I posted this one not too long ago, but here it is again for completion. It is an S-71, R-2.

 

Here's my only 94. The reverse is completely gone so I won't even bother posting that side:

 

At least you can see the date on that one. I have 2 Draped Busts I am trying to figure out dates on, however, I do not think it will be possible. I do know they fall between 1798-1807.

 

As luck would have it, they are probably the rare 1799s!

 

That would be my luck. If I cannot determine their dates some way, I will just use them as lucky cents.

 

1794s

 

1795s

 

First is an S.89 (R3+). Second is S.119 reverse of '97 (R3).
Lance.

 

Love the transitional year, and those two examples are downright purdy Lance.

 

S.128, die state b, reverse of '97, stems.
Lance.

 

It's awfully lonely here.

The first is an S-157, first hair style (type 1). The second is an S-175, second hair style, small 8 (type 2).
Lance.