Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
US Coins Forum
>
GTG 1864 Copper-Nickel Cent
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="johnmilton, post: 4609902, member: 101855"]Time for the reveal ...</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1141772[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>This is one of those unusual "duel endorsement" coins where Eagle Eye and CAC both had a look at it and liked it. It has mulitcolored toning which is very attractive from certain angles. I paid a premium for this coin which, at the time was Grey Sheet "Bid" for a CAC approved example of this coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>BTW, these copper-nickel cents do not get a color grade. There is no "Red," "R&B" or "Brown" designation. These coins started life as white colored pieces, like the modern nickel. Here is an example of a copper-nickel cent with most of its original color. If these coins were get a color designation, it would start with "White." This coin is also an MS-64, but it does not have any fancy stickers.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1141775[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1141776[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="johnmilton, post: 4609902, member: 101855"]Time for the reveal ... [ATTACH=full]1141772[/ATTACH] This is one of those unusual "duel endorsement" coins where Eagle Eye and CAC both had a look at it and liked it. It has mulitcolored toning which is very attractive from certain angles. I paid a premium for this coin which, at the time was Grey Sheet "Bid" for a CAC approved example of this coin. BTW, these copper-nickel cents do not get a color grade. There is no "Red," "R&B" or "Brown" designation. These coins started life as white colored pieces, like the modern nickel. Here is an example of a copper-nickel cent with most of its original color. If these coins were get a color designation, it would start with "White." This coin is also an MS-64, but it does not have any fancy stickers. [ATTACH=full]1141775[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1141776[/ATTACH][/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
>
GTG 1864 Copper-Nickel Cent
>
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...