Due to the large cent fans here I have become hooked myself so much so I rebudgeted money from my morgan fund to my new large cent fund (gonna probably have to redo the whole thing to get it right again lol) Due to a certain member who shall remain nameless for now as well as my love of errors I am determined to purchase a certain large cent error coin The 1807/6 drapped bust and while i later plan to purchase a much better condition coin I have found a few hole fillers I really like. Simply One is a deeply scratched AG with a very clear 7/6 the other is G6 corroded but the 7/6 is not as clear (though still visible) and slabbed waiting on an ebay auction also for one that is maybe G6 cleaned but I expect that to fly right out of my budget for a hole filler So ugly deep scratches or mild corrosion? (the 3rd is out of my hands and I don't expect to get lucky) which is the lesser evil?
Well I hope that you get lucky because the other choices aren't very good. I guess I would rather the clear date non corroded example between the other two choices though. Personally, I would just wait for a coin that you like, the lesser of two evils choice is no way to build a collection that you will like in the long run.
Not true, I have a great respect for damaged coins. To me they have more of a history which any MS70 completely lacks. I have many of my coins duplicated in damaged or cull coins. Those I often enjoy more because I'm not afraid to handle them
The question is the deeply scratched one or the corroded one (which will not remain slabbed) Of course I could always get the scratched one and handle it enough that its not scratched anymore Doesnt matter anyway I think I have made up my mind and the corroded wins. In about 15 more minutes when my check clears I'm gonna buy it. Will post seller pics then
To each their own I guess, but I don't think that wear and damage gives a coin history, it just make them ugly.
why is it when I'm not waiting for my check it clears at 12:01 friday morning but when i'm actualy waiting for it, it is always late.
Well, got up, check was cleared, however the corroded and chosen coin was sold (dirty so an so's!) So I ended up with the scratched one anyway Now all you perfectionists and rip into my new beauty View attachment 219203
I always pass on corroded pieces, but thats just me. BTW, these aren't considered error coins, just varieties. And there are many hundreds of them. I'd suggest you pick up a few books on large cents if you are really interested in them. Guy
Variety or error, a goof up is a goof up they can call it what they want but white is white and black is black, calling em plaid don't change reality.
I suppose. But if you set about looking for large cent errors you'll be met with a lot of confusion and not many coins. Terminology in this hobby is paramount. Guy
Like Cole had brought up, try buying a book like "Penny Whimsy" first. Do a little research and I think you will probably end up finding a different date in great condition because you identified it as a Sheldon rarity, etc. I might be wrong, but if you buy either of these coins, I can see you upgrading in the near future or have buyer's remorse. I highly encourage you to buy the book, if not rent it from the ANA library or a local dealer if they're willing to let it go.
