A Post Colonial Coin

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  1. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    A 1783 post colonial issue near the end of the post colonial coinage time frame. It is dated 1783 on the obverse down by 6:00 o'clock. This is George Washington facing left on the obverse with the words WASHINGTON and INDEPENDENCE.

    The reverse has UNITY STATES OF AMERICA with ONE CENT in the middle of a wreath and 1/100 under the wreath.

    This coin has obvious wear and the lower half of the fraction (100) doesn't really show in the photos. Partly due to a weak strike but mainly the wear. Even with the wear it grades a F-VF.

    Not an easy coin to find but I found this by accident in an auction several years ago, about 10 or 11. Not bad for a few dollars as I was the only bidder.
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  3. Randy Abercrombie

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    Oh Dave.... I am going through a hardcore colonial coin phase these days..... I don’t think you really want that coin around....:p
     
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  4. manny9655

    manny9655 Well-Known Member

    That's a nice coin. It is listed in the Red Book at $100 in VG and $200 in VF.
     
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  5. potty dollar 1878

    potty dollar 1878 Well-Known Member

    Wow,very nice.
     
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  6. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Definitely a 3 digit coin.
    I love Colonial coins Randy. Wish I could afford them because I'd buy them all.
     
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  7. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    @Randy Abercrombie I really want a Franklin Press Token but I can't locate a nice one at a decent price. That is one that really fascinates me.
     
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