I was just given this 1798 LC from a good friend. It's in pretty rough shape, is raw and will stay that way. I have a couple of questions since I know next to nothing about these other than I wish I had more. First question to the experts is which variety is this? The second is what are your guesses are as to what makes the orange areas on both obverse and reverse. Whatever it is, it has been there for a long time. Very large images Obverse http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o176/robec1347/1798LCobv_06.jpg Reverse http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o176/robec1347/1798LCrev_06.jpg
Hi, This is Sheldon variety 167 or S-167. A common variety. The red may be copper oxide from something in contact with the coin. darwin palmer
Sheldon-167 EAC pricing is as follows: . VG-8 F-12 ave $150 $225 scudzy $60 $90 scudzy is a term coined by Jack Robinson to denote that (after determining condition and sharpness) there is damage, corrosion, scratches, obvious cleaning, etc to downgrade the coin to a net grade. My (inexpert) opinion is that the obverse details are close to a F-12 while the reverse almost makes it to VG-8. The surface finish isn't too bad. The wear around the edges will probably reduce the coin to a G-6 to VG-8. In any case, that is a very nice looking coin. Do any of the copper experts care to weigh in with their (more knowledgeable) opinions?
