Yeah I think most "R" ratings are using the Sheldon scale also, congrats on the new large cent
Try this:http://www.cointalk.com/t34194/
story of my life!:too-funny:
Hobo you're too quick!
From your description sounds like someone squeezed two pennies together with a vice...So the design is stamped into the coin, not raised?
And for the sake of comparison here is the reverse of a 1821 which is a bit less worn but it gives an idea: [ATTACH] I want to add, I do see a few...
Here is my best attempt at pointing out what I'm talking about: [ATTACH]
It could possibly be rusted dies, but I don't know if that is common for this date or not...Earlier in the thread someone mentioned it might have...
There are a lot of good points made here about this coin and I know CappedBustDimes knows this series well, and his approval means a lot. I do...
I don't think the OP offered the coin for sale to anyone. As for the standard trade practices and professional guidelines: It's against forum...
This site would really get confusing if a Hobo007 and a USMoneylover043 and a Krispy0123 show up! :too-funny:
I think he might have been referring to the rubbing of the coins with soapy hands.
If you are having a difficult time with the upload you can create a free account on Photobucket.com and upload your pictures there...after that it...
I'm interested to hear opinions on the suspected matte proof.
Very nice set. I mainly collect US coins but I really enjoy the posts from you siggi and a few others containing beautiful foreign(to me) coins....
Maybe it is elemental damage from being in the ground... just looks like some of the spots on the reverse are raised bumps.
Was browsing ebay and saw this pop of recently. This is a pretty rare/expensive coin even in this grade. I got to looking a bit closer and i...
Might have been removed from a "lucky coin" encasement at some point.
I remember seeing your exhibit when you originally posted it Richard, very nice for sure. It's great that you are getting your son involved...
Do you have any pictures of your past exhibits? This sounds like something that could be a lot of fun.
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