Please grade this 1802 cent

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by ksparrow, Jun 24, 2009.

  1. ksparrow

    ksparrow Coin Hoarder Supporter

    Purchased raw, on a whim, for type. I welcome grade opinions, conventional and EAC, and attributions (flip says S-241) Thanks in advance, my friends (I will be absent for a few days, so please don't wonder about my lack of response).

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  3. Boss

    Boss Coin Hoarder

    I have no idea how to grade these but I am guessing VG/Fine. Nice coin besides rim dings.
     
  4. coleguy

    coleguy Coin Collector

    I'd say F. Might have gone VF if not for the rims. Very nice coin with some great remaining detail.
    Guy~
     
  5. mark_h

    mark_h Somewhere over the rainbow

    I would say VG10 with rim damage. I also believe it is a S-241 - briefly checked and it mentions the half S under second S in states.
     
  6. coinman0456

    coinman0456 Coin Collector

    it's unfortunate the coin has sever Rim damage as previously stated it has nice detail. You can't help but get a thrill/chill when holding a coin from that period.
     
  7. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    mark:
    Very neat variety!

    What is the rarity?
     
  8. mark_h

    mark_h Somewhere over the rainbow

    R-1 per the sheldon book.
     
  9. gmherps_reptile

    gmherps_reptile Libery or Death

  10. tmoneyeagles

    tmoneyeagles Indian Buffalo Gatherer

    The coin seems to have great details! Has some minor rim damage it looks like, some of the drapery on the bust is visible. The points of wear on the coin, are towards the hair, and "UNITED" and most of "LIBERTY", and the reverse at the bottom of the coin.
    I think the coin looks great, and my first guess would be Fine. Also, could you provide close pics of the "N" in ONE, it appears to look doubled, or that is how I am seeing it, and I don't know if that is any kind of special variety or anything, I'll let the experts here decide.
    Very nice coin, a beauty to own, and I would say F12
     
  11. copperflopper

    copperflopper Junior Member

    I like the looks of that coin despite the rim damage. Looks to be retoning from an old cleaning, could use a good soaking in some acetone and retoned. EAC would probably be G-6.
     
  12. HandsomeToad

    HandsomeToad Urinist

    Purdy S-241, Charles! :eat:

    I also agree that it would grade around VG and the rim hits aren't too bad but will affect the final grade. ;)

    Thanks for sharing! :eek:hya:

    Ribbit :)
     
  13. Leadfoot

    Leadfoot there is no spoon

    TPG: VG details, net G
    EAC: G6 sharpness, AVG, net G4
    Mike: $75
     
  14. Conder101

    Conder101 Numismatist

    Yep, plus the stemless wreath and the double fraction bar. It couldn't say S-241 any louder if it was stamped into it.
     
  15. Ripley

    Ripley Senior Member

    simple G... but nice ole timer. Traci
     
  16. Leadfoot

    Leadfoot there is no spoon

    p.s. All grading aside, I like the coin -- it has character. :)
     
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