I just can't wait any longer....yeah I know.....I have to. Bought a 1869 Recut date two cent piece, MS63, late last week. It's not here yet. I'm prepared to see a MS60-61 so anything better will be a bonus. Only paid about VG money for it, so it will still be a good deal. (my blind squirrel theory worked again) Standby for pics.....
Yes, the slab label lists it as recut. I'll have to study it to get an idea of just what RPD it really is. The sellers pics would not allow a real good look. Standby might need some help
I'll do whatever I can to help although I find I'm rather poor at ID'ing varieties except for the most obvious. I need LOTS more practice.
Technically, No. Recutting mean to cut away part of the die to strengthen the image using engraving tools. Repunching means to strengthen the design by use of a punch with no cutting or removing of metal from the die. Unfortunately most people tend to use the two terms interchangably. The US mint has done almost NO recutting since the first couple of years. Almost EVERY case where something on a US coin is called "recut" it is actually repunched.
It finally got here. Well, I probably shouldn't say finally, 5 days from Arizona to Michigan via USPS isn't too bad. Here it is, a 1869 Two Cent, RPD, w/ Obverse Doubling. In a old PCI slab, graded at MS63 R&B. A nice balance of original red luster with brown aging. Overall I'm happy with it. I think I got a good deal, but take a guess at what I paid?
Finally got some quiet time to look this 2 cent over closely. I make it as a KF-5-RPD. See page 96 of Getting Your Two Cents Worth by Kevin Flynn. Repunched 1 and 8 very clear under magnification All 5 noted diagnostics for obverse noted. Number 2 die crack is very weak and required rotating coin with fixed light source to identify. Reverse shows required partial D, and all 3 rev diagnostics are present. Rarity is noted as Common. Now if I could get some magnified photos I could show you this stuff. :smile Any guesses as to value?
Value? I'd say $160-180. What you paid? Probably less. PCI was a legit TPG, but not well respected. I strongly suspect you got a bargain.
That's one of the coolest things to do - attributing coins. It has a hidden benefit - since it sharpens the eye, it helps grading skills, not just attribution skills.
Close enough, including postage I paid just under $145. Greysheet has bid at $750 for AU condition. Yea, I got a bargan. Because it is in a PCI slab I was somewhat leary of the MS63, with it in hand, I've got to say "maybe" on the grade. Still with what I paid I have no complaints.
