Can you help me grade and value this penny

Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by bkozak33, Aug 14, 2011.

  1. bkozak33

    bkozak33 Collector

    Sorry my photos arent that great. I was thinking of selling it, and i was wondering what i could get for it
     

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  3. rlm's cents

    rlm's cents Numismatist

    Can we get a straight on picture of the reverse just like the last on of the obverse, please?
     
  4. Merc Crazy

    Merc Crazy Bumbling numismatic fool

    Genuine not gradable. Net G-VG price.

    Try taking the pics in a little less light, more diffused, and put your camera in macro mode, doesn't look like it is then. Even better, set it on a solid surface and prop the cent up on it's rim against something to get a better picture without worrying about image stabilization screwing with it.
     
  5. bkozak33

    bkozak33 Collector

  6. Alex491

    Alex491 Boy Scout

    I'm not good with grading but that coin looks like it's in good condition. The value of it is about $200. I found this on a website.
     
  7. rlm's cents

    rlm's cents Numismatist

    It looks to have pretty full wheat lines, so I would say fine or maybe a low VF. It also looks like it has some green on it which would make it corroded. Merc Crazy is probably correct with a good - VG price. It is probably good for $150 or a bit less.
     
  8. Merc Crazy

    Merc Crazy Bumbling numismatic fool

    It's an honor to know that you agree with my opinion.

    You might wanna pick up some Verdi-Care from Wizard Coin Supply to try and stabilize the verdigris on that coin, it looks pretty bad.
     
  9. BadThad

    BadThad Calibrated for Lincolns

    Cheek and jaw separation, VF-20 details, corroded and cleaned.

    There's a lot of fakes out there and honestly, the coin looks a bit suspect to me....but it's hard to tell either way from the pictures.
     
  10. I have to agree, the first two picture look very... off.
     
  11. bkozak33

    bkozak33 Collector

    should i clean it
     
  12. Shoewrecky

    Shoewrecky Coin Hoarder

    Thad, I am glad that I am not the only one that thinks that.
     
  13. BadThad

    BadThad Calibrated for Lincolns

    NO NO NO! Never clean coins....especially ones with potential value. This poor coin cannot take anymore abuse before it will become almost worthless.

    Take it to a dealer and have them attempt to authenticate it. If they think it's genuine, send it to ANACS for a genuine details holder.....at least that's what I'd do.
     
  14. BadThad

    BadThad Calibrated for Lincolns

    LOL, yea, it has that look of one of the known 14D fakes I've seen many times before. The portrait has that look IMO...but the pictures are so bad and there's improper cleaning damage.... I could also be wrong.
     
  15. Numismania

    Numismania You hockey puck!!

    A fair guesstimate can't be figured without better images. Also, better images might help in recognizing a fake.
     
  16. rickyh211

    rickyh211 Member

    is in bad condition. Sorry.
     
  17. gbroke

    gbroke Naturally Toned

  18. Hobo

    Hobo Squirrel Hater

    Is that a technical term?
     
  19. rickyh211

    rickyh211 Member

  20. jerseycat10

    jerseycat10 Peace Dollar Connoisseur

    Yes, as harshly as possible.
     
  21. Lon Chaney

    Lon Chaney Well-Known Member

    Haha. I think the best way to clean it will be to soak it in paint thinner and give it a good strong scrub with steel wool.
     
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