Flying Eagle Cent Comparison Questions

Hello, I am considering a Flying Eagle cent in the sub $40 price range for my type set. I am considering the following options:



The first 2 grade similar, while the 3rd one is a higher grade, but has numerous rim bumps on the obverse.

Opinions on these options? I like the detail on the 3rd one, but it is not in the budget to purchase a clean coin in that grade. If I did purchase I think I would look at the bumps and wish I hadn't bought it. How many point downgrade would these bumps bring? They are considerable size on a small cent.

Thoughts on the first 2 options?

Thanks for your input.

 

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Between the first two; definitely the first option. Way more detail on the reverse and has smoother surfaces

 

Between the three, definitely #1.
Unless of course that is wood-grain toning on #2 in which case #2.

 

If the rim nicks are bothering you now, you will not like them in hand. Forget number three and choose your favorite of the first two. For me, I would take the first one, it has a nicer strike.

 

The third one is damaged. Keep looking. there are better coins out there.

 

Damaged or not, I prefer the 3rd coin, but if you don't want damaged, I would go for the first one.

 

I would go with #1 or wait for something better. No need to rush.
I don't care for the look of #2 or 3.

 

Thanks for the replies. I too was leaning toward #1. I have been looking for a while and am at the point where I always think there is something better out there. So I can never pull the trigger and buy one.. There may be (there were just a few minted :smile), but I may have to put another few years on looking to find it. For my price range I think I can take a shot at #1. I appreciate the honest feedback and quick replies. Thanks!

 

I don't like any of them. I agree--better choices out there for eye appeal.

 

I am in the #1 group.

 

I don't like any of the three and think you should keep looking.

 

How much do you wan to spend? Perhaps the forum members can help you find what is good and within your budget?

 

These coins are in the under $40 range. I was going to go to a max of $50. If anyone would like to assist, feel free. I will take some options from anyone. I was hoping to achieve around a VF-20 grade problem free (as much as possible). I have been coming up relatively empty on my searches...

 

i'd pass on all 3.

 

http://www.wscoin.com/index.php?v=ca&id=1852&cmid=574&tid=1&src=1

http://www.harlanjberk.com/unitedstatesco/results.asp

http://www.hjbltd.com/unitedstatesco/details.asp?inventorygroup=us&SubLevelName_0=All+Denominations&SubLevelName_1=43645&SubLevelName_2=&SubLevelName_3=&gradingserviced=Both&orderby=+ORDER+BY+SortOrder%2C+DateofCoin%2C+MintMark&dateadded=0&where=+WHERE+quantity>0+AND+webready%3D1&pointofsale=FixedPrice&searchstr=&linenum=12

 

That one is better, although he might have to pay shipping on it. It has a nice wing. No problems. Its a little weak around the rims. i still think he can get better than that. Harlan is a good choice to pick one up.

 

http://www.collectorscorner.com/Products/Item.aspx?id=11304360

 

http://www.collectorscorner.com/Products/Item.aspx?id=11304142

I like this one if I can be sure it isn't cleaned.

 

I would suggest you spend a little more and buy an XF/AU.

 

How much better is he going to get than the one I posted? I'd jump on that myself for 43 bucks. Nice wing depth, corn leaves. Its a great 43 dollar coin.