Large Cent Tip 6/16/12

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Marshall, Jun 16, 2012.

  1. Marshall

    Marshall Junior Member

    In a departure from the norm, I'm listing a coin which looks above the usual AG to G grade. This is an unattributed 1796 S-82 listed as R5 in the Holmes sale and R4+ in Breen. It might even make the Condition Census of F-12 (EAC) if there are no condition problems which cannot be seen in the photo.

    The date is so strong that I first suspected retooling, but the STATES on the reverse is also very strong and leads me to believe it was just a slightly beveled planchet which caused strength on that side and weakness on the other. This may be the rare instance of a higher EAC grade than TPG grade depending on whether and how the beveled planchet is handled.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230807846050
     
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