1794 large cent, head of 1795, S71 (Obverse 37 Reverse JJ), grade/price help, Please and thank you.

Any ideas of grade and price?

 

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AG3 around $350 according to PCGS website.

 

The sharpness grade is VG, but the coin has been cleaned and has mild porosity. It’s hard to price because the sharpness would be attractive to collector of lower end pieces, but the cleaning is an issue. A skilled copper restorer could make it look better. My guess is in the $200 to $250 range, but it’s not easy sale as it is now.

 

I like the fact that there is a clear date and clear "Liberty".

 

It is common to accept some imperfections with these early coppers. It is too bad that the corrosion has impacted lady Liberty’s face and cap to such a degree. It would be easy to accept that coin were in not for that unfortunate corrosion placement.