Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
US Coins Forum
>
Classic Head Large Cent, or 1916-D merc?
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="fellow9278, post: 832688, member: 21303"]I agree with abe: get the Large Cent if you are set on one of the two. There are a lot of "key date" dimes out there and finding one in lower grades is not difficult. opinion only - The 1814 on the other hand is a TOUGH coin. They were struck on planchets made of a softer copper than other large cents, and prove to be very hard to find in choice conditions. They had a tendency to corrode easier as well which explains some of the "build up" on this one. </p><p> </p><p>I do think too that the dimes price has probably pretty much leveled out, adn the LC would be a better investment. </p><p> </p><p>For my 7070 set I settled on one with a very nice planchet, but in much lower grade. I paid a very reasonable price for it so it didn't hurt too bad.......Turned out to be one of my favorites.</p><p> </p><p>Good luck and let us know what you decide. Fellow[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="fellow9278, post: 832688, member: 21303"]I agree with abe: get the Large Cent if you are set on one of the two. There are a lot of "key date" dimes out there and finding one in lower grades is not difficult. opinion only - The 1814 on the other hand is a TOUGH coin. They were struck on planchets made of a softer copper than other large cents, and prove to be very hard to find in choice conditions. They had a tendency to corrode easier as well which explains some of the "build up" on this one. I do think too that the dimes price has probably pretty much leveled out, adn the LC would be a better investment. For my 7070 set I settled on one with a very nice planchet, but in much lower grade. I paid a very reasonable price for it so it didn't hurt too bad.......Turned out to be one of my favorites. Good luck and let us know what you decide. Fellow[/QUOTE]
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
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
US Coins Forum
>
Classic Head Large Cent, or 1916-D merc?
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...