GTG 1820 Large Cent

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  1. TypeCoin971793

    TypeCoin971793 Just a random guy on the internet

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  3. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

  4. ToughCOINS

    ToughCOINS Dealer Member Moderator

  5. physics-fan3.14

    physics-fan3.14 You got any more of them.... prooflikes?

    Well hot dang, that's a beauty!

    Strike: Central elements are crisp and sharp, although there is weakness on the stars. While I'm not intimately familiar with this series, this seems to be an above average strike from what I've seen. 65

    Luster: The reverse especially appears to have exceptional luster. The obverse may be muted by toning, or it may just be the pictures, but luster still appears quite strong throughout. 64.

    Eye Appeal: That toning is gorgeous. While I'm often hesitant to praise blue copper coins (because of their association with various chemical treatments), this coin avoids all of the purplish hues that raise red flags. The spottiness of the obverse brings it down slightly, but the quality of the reverse is exceptional. 64+

    Contact marks: There is one unfortunately distracting mark in the field in front of her eye, and quite a bit of chatter on her cheek. The reverse appears quite clean, but just a few marks here and there. 63/64

    In total, I'm having a really hard time grading this gorgeous coin any less than 64BN. Very nice pickup.
     
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  6. ddoomm1

    ddoomm1 keep on running

    MS-65 RB (could be BN, and unfortunate for that hit she is staring at)
     
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  7. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

  8. jerryc39

    jerryc39 Well-Known Member

    i like it at 64
     
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  9. Gilbert

    Gilbert Part time collector Supporter

    Beautiful coin. 65
     
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  10. CamaroDMD

    CamaroDMD [Insert Clever Title] Supporter

    MS64BN. Beautiful coin. I love the obverse die crack.
     
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  11. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    I grade it:
    beautiful
     
  12. eddiespin

    eddiespin Fast Eddie

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  13. Eduard

    Eduard Supporter**

    That is a very pretty cent:)

    Not really familiar with the varieties of Matron Heads, but that seems to be a N-13?
    Many found in the Randall Hoard if I remember correctly.

    Grade: I don't know since the cents I collect do not often come in such lofty grades. However, my uneducated estimate is MS 64
     
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  14. Lehigh96

    Lehigh96 Toning Enthusiast

    MS64+ BN, the marks are just too distracting to give it a gem grade, but it is still a great coin.
     
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  15. TypeCoin971793

    TypeCoin971793 Just a random guy on the internet

    @Pickin and Grinin was the closest. The holder made this coin affordable. :) Though I paid a premium over MS-62 price to get her. ;)

    This coin came from Chris McCawley, who is one of the best dealers I have ever dealt with.

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  16. physics-fan3.14

    physics-fan3.14 You got any more of them.... prooflikes?

    Why did it grade so low? Is there anything you see in hand that drives it down, that we might be missing in the pictures?
     
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  17. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins Supporter

    That is just bloody, blasted, lovely, and she deserves more accolades concerning the grade........the die cracks are uproariously lovely........ [piling it on too much?] Tough.
     
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  18. TypeCoin971793

    TypeCoin971793 Just a random guy on the internet

    The only thing not evident is some light chatter in front of the neck. Otherwise the coin is as you see it in the pictures.
     
  19. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    Undergraded. How old is the holder? (I was at 64)
     
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  20. TypeCoin971793

    TypeCoin971793 Just a random guy on the internet

    I guess given the design of the holder that it is fairly recent.
     
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  21. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    I figured the luster, strike and toning were all at a 64-65, what held me back were the heavy contact marks, these usually always keep a coin below 64.
    Perty Cent, I'd a bought it.
     
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