Canada Large Cent Grade Input

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by Mark Metzger, Aug 12, 2019.

  1. Mark Metzger

    Mark Metzger Well-Known Member

    Hey folks,
    I was looking for some input on the large cents posted below. I'm no expert on grading this series so I was hoping someone could weigh in and let me know if they thought any of them hit the MS level. I think the bottom two might be close.
    Thanks for any input!
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  3. Bradley Trotter

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  4. Oldhoopster

    Oldhoopster Member of the ANA since 1982

    The 1912 definitely shows wear on the moustache and diamonds in the crown band
     
  5. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    You may wish to visit coinsandcanada.com as they do list varieties by date. As well value trends.
     
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  6. Bill in Burl

    Bill in Burl Collector

    The orb in the upper crown and the mustache are the highest points on the Obverse, and the ornamentation on the shoulder and the laurel above the lower band are only a little behind. Without getting some better pics, I'd say that none would be MS. There also appears to be a little environmental on 3 of them.
     
  7. Mark Metzger

    Mark Metzger Well-Known Member

    I'll hit them with a quick acetone bath then take some fresh photos. Thanks for the input so far.
     
  8. Mark Metzger

    Mark Metzger Well-Known Member

    Here are better photos of several of the better pieces I have. I'd say #3 is the best and #4 has a cool die crack from the G through the bottom of the bust.
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  9. Maxfli

    Maxfli Well-Known Member

    Hard to be sure from photos, but I would speculate:
    Upper left: XF. Obvious wear on the band around the base of the crown, and rim damage on the reverse.
    Upper right: AU maybe?
    Bottom row: these two might go MS, but can't be certain without seeing them in hand.
     
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