The rev looks like the remnants of a mount as Dougmeister pointed out. The obv has a number of tiny bumps and blobs that make me think it's a...
thanks Eduard, I did not know about the notched stars, nor that it is somewhat scarce. I appreciate the attribution!
I'll post the grades Monday PM.
Useful information about the secret service. Overall I don't think they have the time or resources to investigate issues with collector coins,...
can you provide a little more history on these counterfeits? I have never heard of them.
I just have a couple for type, here is one. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I think F15, I really like the look of the coin and the history it represents. Much more attractive and interesting to me than the standard...
[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.
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