p.s. and for the record, I think the large cent does stand a chance reasonable chance to grade, but would need to see in hand to be sure.
I am a participant in the coronet registries. Mikeinfl. :) And don't tell anyone, but I've submitted many coins to PCGS and gotten virtually...
That is not always true.
I concur. That's always the challenge with these coins, and a prime example why relying on what the slab says can be a mistake as well as why we...
Despite its age, this is not an uncommon coin. I would preach patience, particularly with a coin on the upper end of the affordability scale.
A few do. Tough to get their money back out, however. IMO of course....Mike
You should try and have them attributed. Going to be tough though.
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It IS a very fun series. Common enough that many/most varieties are affordable. Yet distinct enough to actually be able to tell the differences...
I would check with a local (and trustworthy) dealer. A list is available on PCGS website. Ask if you can add your coin to their next submission....
I bit my tongue the first time I saw this thread as I didn't want to make the OP unhappy, and just decided to wait to post... I prefer coin #1....
Interesting. Is that Conder's book?
That was the detail I could not remember. Thanks Conder.
p.s. Riverguy, that was very nice of you to offer, and thanks for the kind words. :)
I would like to add a (c) to the above.... (c) because I recognize that I can still learn things about coins from others, and from JA in...
It was unclear when I read it.
63 was my guess. Could be 62 because of chatter on cheek, could go 64 if it looks cleaner in-hand (pics don't show real clearly). Reverse looks 64.
Looks like the classic NGC AU 58 to my eye, but having a tough time judging luster.
Wonder if the carbon was there when it was slabbed. I'm wagering it was and graded the coin 65. If it was not, I could see the coin in a 66 slab.
http://www.ngccoin.com/services/services.asp (the link does not indicate bulk rates) So I might suggest: 1.800.NGC.COIN Good luck...Mike
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