[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I had a vf 73-cc, a decent coin but bright from a dip; and a 78-cc, with some pin scratches where some...
I'm thinking VG. Other than the small pecks on the obv the surfaces look pretty good for a nearly 250 year old copper.
Great looking group, Eduard, thanks for sharing.
I spent some time with Mike at a Baltimore show in 2012, I think. Incredibly helpful and encouraging to a new collector (me), and one of those...
Taking the time to learn varieties, and then to Remember them!! I'm impressed, congrats.
My diagnosis is rusted dies. NIce coin!
That mark under the chin is a major distraction for me.
I agree, buy acetone from a hardware/home improvement store. I soak my coins for several hours in a glass dish with a small glass plate on top as...
SuperDave pointed out some strike weakness, I see it best on the tiara and hair, makes me think that if genuine (I think it is) more likely MS...
I think it is genuine. Strike is excellent, could be a proof, as all 3 obv/rev combos were struck in proof that year. Most are I/II as is this coin.
Thanks for the info. I like it as a nice original fine. I'm sure no expert on these. Interestingly, in Bowers' "Grading coins from photographs"...
How many letters of LIBERTY can you read on it? I'm struggling with the images.
garbage. reported.
Not too familiar with the Lincolns, but some raised bumps on the shoulder gave me pause.
yuk. I really don't like the look of the lower half of the obverse, clearly messed with and dipped to remove any trace of original skin.
beautiful cirCam 1836 half!
Looks AU to me. toning will hide luster, so I can't be any more specific. A coin I would be proud to own.
jjteaparty often has them in mid grades. be patient, reach out to different dealers as previously suggested. and be prepared to pay up for...
I think it stands for "retread" since the most recent post prior to today was 6 months ago.
If it is a valuable coin, consider sending it in for conservation . If not so valuable, the verdicare approach should work. verdicare is very...
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