1828 Half Cent (13 stars)

Try over the entire surface. Don't get me wrong it is still not a bad coin, but it isn't anything great either

 

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Thanks Folks. I am planning to take it to get it PCGS graded.

 

I don't think your get a grade.

Ruben

 

Sorry but I don't feel PCGS or NGC will grade the coin for reasons given by other members..

 

Yes - PCGS will grade it but it will be in a genuine holder. As mentioned still a cool coin. I like the baby coppers.

 

You are correct. They will put it in a holder but there will be no grade.

 

. I should have known this before I got it.
Anyways, will work on getting coins that dont have a black color that indicate corrosion.

 

We all have to learn somehow. Just be happy it was on a relatively cheap coin.

Have fun...Mike

p.s. I would NOT send this coin to PCGS. It's worth just as much raw, and the grading fees would be a waste in this case, IMO.

 

I intended to slab it but since it has corrosion sold it today at a coin show for 55$. Thanks everyone for the inputs !!!

 

I didn't know black meant corrosion

 

F details, corroded, net VG.

Cool coin, BTW!

 

lol I'm such a tool sometimes. :hammer: I was a bit tougher this time around, but same net grade.

 

Is the back corrosion?

 

I was told it is corroded by 4-5 dealers. I thought it was just dust but was told that the black was a result of corrosion of copper covering the majestic copper color.

 

And that it was also cleaned, which probably catalyzed the process of corrosion.

 

Send it to ANACS. :thumb: They will slab it with Details grading. Plus, it won't cost an arm and a leg like PCGS will charge for a SIMPLE authentic slab. :goof:

Ribbit

 

Yes, in this case it is.

 

OK - how do you tell the corrosion from black toning?

Ruben

 

Learned a lot from this thread. Thanks guys. Have one nearly identical with 12 stars. Any websites where I can learn about the varieties if this 1828?

 

When is starts to impair the surface below.