Early copper questions.

To put it simply, what Sheldon varieties are these coins? I bought them when I was first starting out (and I mean really first starting out). Let me know if there is any problem with the photography. The cent is listed as an 1803 in its Mylar holder. Thanks in advance.

 

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We have an EAC specialist here but I can't remember his screen name. Anyone else remember it?

 

@Marshall?

 

The half cent won't actually have a Sheldon number; they are attributed by Cohen numbers based on The 'Little Half Sisters' by Roger Cohen.

That said, @Marshall, @Conder101

 

@Jack D. Young Now I remember...

 

I can't say with certainty, but the 1803 is probably a S-263. There appears to be some die crumbling under the 3 and ONE is high.

 

First one looks corroded.
Second one cleaned with a wire brush.

 

That shows you what I know about varieties!

Thank you!

Thank you for diagnosing their problems. I don’t think I would’ve bought them nowadays, but they get a pass because they’re some of my first pieces I bought, which explains the condition.

 

I have some largies and halves that I bought that are in trash condition.
Live and learn. I still like them.

 

I'm sure you could never find this one up to your standards:


But I just acquired it this week and was happy to do so. Of course, I know how rare it is in any condition (46-60). But I'm sure you can find a very lovely 2018 that's nice and shiny and about 15 Billion just like it.

 

I don't have any standards. Just pointing out what I saw on the OP's coins.