How much for this 1802 Cent?

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by miedbe7, Dec 24, 2012.

  1. miedbe7

    miedbe7 Wayward Collector

    Retail setting; how much would you pay for this 1802 Draped Bust Large Cent?

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  3. coleguy

    coleguy Coin Collector

    That one is worn pretty much to a point to where diagnostic aspects would be difficult if not impossible to inspect, so I wouldn't pay more than $25-30 for it. It's on the verge of just being a filler.
    Guy
     
  4. Detecto92

    Detecto92 Well-Known Member

    I see some rim damage on the coin too.
     
  5. beef1020

    beef1020 Junior Member

    Very cool coin, it's an S236 which is an R1 very common variety. The interesting part of this coin is the very late die state, with a cud above the ST in states and all the die cracks present on the back. It's either the last, or the second to last die state. Unfortunately, these are common even in late die states and do not bring a premium, I would call this net AG3 and ave- with a value around $20.
     
  6. GobrechtReich85

    GobrechtReich85 Active Member

    In that condition which I would give a grade of Fair-2/AG-3 and because it has some edge nicks I wold say about $25 tops.
     
  7. Leadfoot

    Leadfoot there is no spoon

    AG details, avg-, net FA-02.

    A few edge bumps, some roughness, but overall quite a nice planchet and nice full date for the grade. Not sure of the variety, I take Beef's word for it, but it looks like a cool shattered die and neat cud on the reverse!

    $35-50 retail

    I'd probably spend a little less.

    Cool coin, and just goes to show you don't have to spend big money to get a neat piece of history!
     
  8. miedbe7

    miedbe7 Wayward Collector

    Thanks for the responses everyone. I'm thinking of going for it. It's listed at $30. Not too much more than your guesses.
     
  9. Leadfoot

    Leadfoot there is no spoon

    $30 seems fair to me. I'd buy it. :)
     
  10. beef1020

    beef1020 Junior Member

    30 seems very fair to me as well if you like the coin.
     
  11. coleguy

    coleguy Coin Collector

    I'd take it for $30 as well.
     
  12. TheNickelGuy

    TheNickelGuy Well-Known Member

    I agree at $25 - $30 but I would look for something closer VG at least for probably a tad more than twice the money personally. If I owned that I would always wish it had a bit more detail everytime I had it in my hand.
     
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