1830 Large Cent help

I have seen that set as well mostly 200 and up...I figured that set would also be a great set to have.

I don't know if it is double signed or not.. I wasn't going for any autographed book, just a like new copy..Only later did I notice the auction stated it was signed...

 

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Noyes is better for attribution, Wright is a better read. IMO of course.

 

I had a copy of the Noyes Middle date book for awhile and I was not overly impressed with it. Considering the quality of the photos Noyes can take I thought the images in the book were not that great. (Only had my copy for about a month before it was destroyed in a flood.)

 

I'm looking forward to the Cent Book getting here so I can make somewhat better purchases and hopefully find some nice varieties...

 

Doesan't look like a scratch to me either . Are they raised ?

 

I'm convinced it isn't a crack based on comments here and my own observation. However, I am leaning toward a Lamination error as it seems consistent with some others I've seen the last day or so on other large cents.

 

Wow, for $50 that is great. I have the Noyes book as well, and it does the job for attributing, but I have heard the wright book has better details and discussion. I would certainly pick one up for $50.

 

I have attached my last example of 'cud chasing', turned out to be a fold over lamination. I say chasing because this is not a cud listed in Grellman or any other source and would have been a new die state had it been a cud, it's a 56n10 late die state. They can be very deceptive...

 

Very nice looking Big Cent there... I'm not sure I would have thought that a cud.. But I like it....

According to the seller, he read it once and went on to other interests.. so I expect it will be all of perfect...!!

 

I will have to look closer again at the obv and see if there is a weak double..

I see what you are talking about from the photo.. will check the coin and let you know...

 

It sure appears to be a weak double profile and seems to run from the forehead down to the chin area..Does that alter the variety at all or just add to the overall appeal of the coin itself..

 

A double profile on these early dates before the use of hubs is usually a striking error where the planchet shifts slightly between strikes. It is very common to have striking errors.

It differs from modern coin doubling where the hub shifts during the making of the die before striking. In that case, the doubling is part of the die and all the coins from that die have the doubling and hence a variety.

 

I sort of thought that might be the case with these early coins. Still a nice little added feature as the more I learn about some of these, the more I like them. Can't wait for my mid-date book to arrive...

Thanks for filling me in on that..