Are these contemporary counterfeits? Very cool.
I will say MS66 FS. I love the look of the worn die on this one!
I will say MS67 FS.
I will say MS66+ 5FS.
This thread seems very interesting and I am excited to see how they grade.
MS64+ What a great coin!
Not sure I see anything obviously wrong with it, but I am also not sure that I would. The cuds look right, but there is a strange black patina.
One of my favorite coins ever. I do not own any Belgian Congo coins yet, but someday I would like to complete a type set.
I am curious: What resources do you guys use for Canadian cents (errors and varieties)?
Not exactly sure what this means. Would you be willing to elaborate?
Interesting! That is good to know, I forgot that I had heard Noyes published material on it too.
It is good to know these resources. I am still very new to identifying large cents, and I find it difficult to know where to even look on these...
I do not know whether or not ANACS loans their books in their library, but I doubt it. They have a location in Centennial, CO (just outside of...
Do Canadian cents tend to have more varieties, or more interesting die cracks than US cents?
How do you like the books? I am sure they are both great references, which justifies the cost. Fair point. That knowledge would certainly prove...
Thank you to all of you. I find each and every one of your comments are interesting. I was actually surprised to see such an expert as John D....
That makes perfect since. Honestly, late date large cents are very difficult to identify even in hand!
Mr. Wright, I appreciate your input and expertise. Thank you very much. I should order Grellman's book as well as yours, since I am still very new...
I often refer to a spiked head as any die crack that runs from the portrait / bust to the rim. I did not notice the bisecting crack.
I will say MS67* T No FS.
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