1831 Large Cent

Picked this up at the local coin club auction for $14. Upgrading the type set, previous coin had two holes in it

 

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Nice! That’s a nice upgrade from a holes coin. Way to go!

 

Good deal

 

Very nice coin for $14 congrats. Thanks for sharing.

 

Attractive

 

Are those elongated stars reaching for the rim normal? Is that a worn die issue? Just curious.

 

Yes, you see that on 19th century U.S. coins. I see it most often on Bust half dollars, but that’s probably because I look at them more. It’s the result of die wear which occurs as the dies strike more and more coins.

 

Thanks very much John. I did not know if this might have been a variety. Always something new to learn.

 

That makes me wonder, which coins are more desired if any? Ones with early or later die stages.

 

I am an early die state collector, but look at those who prefer cuds and die breaks, and will see other opinions.