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Message:: [QUOTE="Marshall, post: 976049, member: 21705"]Genuine and almost always Corrosion and or pitting. Possibly a damaged label due to the pitting. This is not a bad 1794 and why I wouldn't allow it to be entombed  when this particular market (Early Coppers) doesn't like slabs. The S-41 is scarce (R3), but not rare, so authentication isn't worth it. I love the obverse detail, especially around the eye and cheek, but the uneven wear hurts a bit. I suspect it's a detail F15 net G6 or maybe G8 depending on whether it's mine or yours. Just being honest. EAC grading of AG or G is not inconsistent with the above TPG estimate. What I would like to see is the best closeup of the edge lettering you can get. It should have Edge of 1794 lettering, but I think there are more than just three types of edge lettering in 1794. Right now, only two are recognized widely, but at least one additional and possibly several additional variations have been reported, but the studies always end in frustration with the lower grade coins. I'd like to compare it to as many other edges as I can find. ps I always attribute it myself so this is confirmation of the S-41 and  900fine is right about the reverse center being die break related loss of detail. The uneven wear I am referring to is the weak LIBERTY and fraction. As far as price? I'd be happy with the price you paid and not terribly unhappy with another $50-$100. Of course, I warp the market as a copperhead.[/QUOTE]