1855 AU/BU Large Cent - Grades and Comments

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by ryanbrooks, May 7, 2009.

  1. ryanbrooks

    ryanbrooks Active Member

    Hey everyone!

    Just got this beauty in :) Unfortunately, it has some ugly toning (or corrosion?) on it, but boy does this one have luster! :eat:

    This one shows extraordinary, and original, color and has not been cleaned. The pictures just came out that way ;)

    Let me know what ya'll think! :D

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  3. byrd740

    byrd740 Numismatist

    Nice! Reverse looks great, but the obverse is too splotchy. Looks to me UNC.:thumb:
     
  4. mark_h

    mark_h Somewhere over the rainbow

    Good details on the coin - can't tell about the spotting or corrosion. You picture make it look like someone did something to it not sure. I wonder if one of the experts could make that coin look better. I just a few large cents in - will have to post some pictures of them tomorrow.
     
  5. ryanbrooks

    ryanbrooks Active Member

    Thanks! :D It looks much better in person, I just haven't figured out what lighting I should use with coins like this ;)
     
  6. ryanbrooks

    ryanbrooks Active Member

    My guess would be that it's been in a fire? Or the way it was stored? Or maybe some sort of chemical spilled on it?

    Either way, I'm happy with it :D I wouldn't really want to mess around with it much, since that could destroy it's luster :(
     
  7. johnny54321

    johnny54321 aspiring numismatist

    Looks like a beauty lies beneath the filth. I wonder if an acetone dip might help. If it's PVC, you need to get it off. I agree with UNC details. This could be a good NCS candidate.
     
  8. Leadfoot

    Leadfoot there is no spoon

    Looks like one of the hoard coins.

    A really attractive coin, details wise. Too bad about the spots/corrosion.
     
  9. HandsomeToad

    HandsomeToad Urinist

    Sweet example of a N-3! :bow:

    I love the lines in the tiara. :thumb:

    Ribbit :)
     
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