Here is a challenging 1877-S variety, with doubling on the upper reverse: [IMG][IMG][IMG]
Interesting coin, cooper12; definitely genuine. It looks like some sort of recutting of the right wing edge, but I don't know. You might...
Wow! That makes it ?highest graded? Amazing coin!
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Fascinating story. Publius2, this lady is very fortunate to have you for a friend! Well done sir!
sorry, here's the rev: [IMG]
I'm really fond of this AU58: [IMG][IMG]
I'll guess 800w/fees. no idea, really. It does show the toning progression very nicely.
Could the lost detail be from overly enthusiastic lapping of the rev die?
So Jack, this Vt. Baby Head appeared in in an old thread (2018) onthe CU forums, started by Insider, about electrotypes....
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Let me toss in an OMM, the well known 1875 S/CC, AU58 from the retired "Crypto" set. FS-501 [IMG] [IMG][IMG]
Glad you're back! Post early and often!
This is a very tough variety, 1875 S type 1/2, micro s, the s being made for use on dimes. AU58 [IMG] [IMG]
I'd call it a 40, surfaces look nice. I agree.. the "55" on the 2x2 is .... optimistic. amended: pcgs 35, NGC 40
Oh and for the report hungry, the CRO Road Report is worth reading as always. https://www.coinraritiesonline.com/road-report/
Thanks for the report, considering you aren't feeling well. Glad you were able to acquire some half cents! I'm sure you will post photos...
I think she spelled her first name "Mae"
and my 1833, an AU55: [IMG][IMG]
And as for the coin in the OP, "caveat emptor."
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