I would be VERY happy to own a chain cent like that. Man, if she could talk.
That's a cleaned coin. Matthew, rather than looking for raw bargains.. which are often problem coins that you will lose money on... and not be...
I think it makes more sense to have 1 coin per thread. Otherwise things get confusing really fast.
Interesting coin; die clashes and die cracks. I'm not seeing any rub, so I think MS62 or thereabouts. I'm not seeing signs of cleaning, but...
I agree, nice looking half.
The grade looks right, obviously cleaned but lighting can exaggerate the appearance of the cleaning lines. I'm glad it found a home with a...
I think I could live with the rim nicks!
Thanks, I forgot to ask about weight, glad you checked. I think it will be a nice album coin and a tougher date as well. Enjoy!
Thanks for posting larger images, Rheingold. When enlarged they don't show the level of fine detail that I like to see, but I can work with them....
Images are a bit out of focus. I like toning. I'll guess 65
The 1793 half cent is a dream coin for me. It's great to see 3 examples together here, from 3 forum members.
Another Virginia Ha'penny. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I'll post a genuine 73-S for comparison with Rheingold's when he puts up new photos. This is an AU58. [IMG][IMG]
I think I'd rather see an image of Alexander Graham Bell flying a box kite than a telephone dial.
nice honest wear, looks like some blue over brown
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OK, I will do some further analysis when I have time. Lighting and die states may have some impact on the appearance of the lesions. We can agree...
I'll guess 63 (not my series!)
I don't understand your statement. The photos I posted, from auctions, appear to show an "incision" (for lack of a better term) in the same...
Insider, do you believe the coin in the OP is scratched, or more likely the result of hub retouching?
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