Message:

<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Eduard, post: 829394, member: 8959&quot;]As Mark says, your S-138 would be encapsulated by PCGS, but in a &quot;genuine&quot; (no grade) slab due to the corrosion.&nbsp; S-138 is Rarity 1 variety ( meaning it is a fairly common variety as far as 1797&#039;s go), so there is no premium for rarity. </p><p><br /></p><p>All in all, I think you paid an acceptable price for this variety, give or take a few $, for the condition it is in.&nbsp; </p><p>I would leave it as it is, and enjoy as such. It is a good coin (as all early copper is).</p><p>&nbsp; </p><p>Surface and planchet quality is key for large cents. Early coppers with average to better surfaces command strong premiums.&nbsp; Keep this in mind if you plan to continue with large cents (as you may just do). </p><p>To allow you to compare surface quality, here is an 1797, variety S-137 with what I would describe as average surfaces.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

Your name or email address:

Do you already have an account?

• No, create an account now.
• Yes, my password is:
• Forgot your password?

Stay logged in