Well here I go again, last time was a really bad shape 1877 Indian head cent and most were kind. This time I have a Reverse 3 Error 1801 cent S-219 R-2. Lets hear some comments here. Again I have tough skin. Let me know what you think. At least you can see just one stem. Rest is pretty worn.
What does one expect in a coin that is 218 years old? Yes it's worn but you can still see the date clearly and enough features are on the reverse to determine which one was used. Nice addition.
You won't hear any harsh comment from me. I live for the history that lies in my coins. Yes, I love a mint state piece, but I live for the real thing. Coins that worked and touched the hands of our forefathers. Great old copper!
Here is one I bought almost 40 years ago at an Early American Coppers annual convention. I wanted one to cover the variety without breaking the bank so it's not a great coin. The reverse die for this coin was made at a time when the morale at the mint was near bottom. The wages were low, the working conditions were awful and some members of Congress were looking to have agency shut down. The errors are the fraction “1/000”, a missing left wreath stem and the “U” in “UNITED” was punched upside down and then right side up which gives you the "IINITED." The EAC grade on this is VG minus whatever you want to take off for light cleaning and some red corrosion. In today's market, if you could buy this as a VG, you would be doing very well.
I just love the history of the American coins I.E. why the 1922 "P" cent didn't happen. I have been collecting coins for many years and no ONE favorite coin. Usually the one I love the best is the one I just bought. My low grade 1799 cent is ONE close to my heart I guess.
I showed that 1799 cent a few weeks back but not afraid to show it again. One feller on here said worth 3k , I about messed up my chair. (thinking he was being kind) I can do a better picture if needed
you are welcome just added two more pictures I just now took on the purple background. we don't really own these coins we just keep them for a while and pass them on to younger collectors that do the same thing at one time or other.
