hone your grading skills -- chain cent

Ever since childhood, I've wanted to own a chain cent. I've finally been able, through a trade, to acquire one -- albeit a very worn example.

Please guess the grade that PCGS assigned to the coin. If your grade differs, please also include your grade. Your comments on the coin, both good and bad, are appreciated -- as always.






The coin is a touch darker in hand, but otherwise the photos are fairly accurate.

Have fun...Mike

 

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I'd say a AG-3.

Ribbit,
Toad :smile

 

Have fun - no way, more like jealousy - AG-3. My grade and PCGS grade - a problem free coin. Very nice indeed.

 

I have no "cents" when it comes to cents so I was guessing.

Ribbit,
Toad :smile

 

Can it be AG-3 without the date being readable? Nice coin though. Congrats!

 

3

Take Care
Ben

 

since when have we started calling lumps of metal coins j/k nice piece looks like a 3 to me

 

I was leaning between 2 and 4, so I guess I'll be with the "in" crowd and say AG3.

It's a very nice coin Mike...Very much problem free and with an absolutely beautiful color!

 

In this case the answer is "yes". I will admit I answered without looking at my ANA grading book, but i think this coins meets the AG3 grade.

 

do you know what the year is? I would also say AG-3

 

Chain cents were only produced in 1793.

p.s. thanks for all the guesses and comments thusfar!

 

Great minds think alike !

My first impulse was AG-3. Great work, Leadfoot !

 

I'll say AG-3, too. Nice coin! :thumb:

Phoenix

 

I'll bet the odd ball......F-2.

Nice, I would be proud to won one of these in any grade. This is a NICE coin, irregardless of the wear. It is American history at it's finest !!!

 

Yep !

First regular issue USA coin ever, if I recall. Also - reading about people's reactions to it, particularly the chain, gives interesting insights into contemporary America.

 

I believe that distinction goes to the 1792 half dime, but this is the first copper coin (and fiirst cent) isued by the US mint...Mike

 

I thought anything 1792 was a pattern...

.. and spendy. That much I know is true !

 

I did, and I did.

For those of you wondering at those comments, GDJMSP was aware of the deal while it was in the works. I traded my Liberty Cap for it along with a bit of cash.....

 

Well, how long are you going to leave us hanging? Whats the insert say?
:whistle: