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Message:: [QUOTE="kanga, post: 8658735, member: 9270"]GENERAL STATEMENT: This coin falls in the category of EAC (Early American Copper). EAC covers US Mint-struck half cent and large cent copper coins from 1793 through 1857.I believe it also includes Colonial and Post-Colonial issues (pre-US Mint), but those items are outside of my interest area. "Why do you like this coin?" -- For the date and time period AU is a better grade than 20th century AU coins."What attracted you to it?" -- Surfaces quite clear of physical digs/scratches."Why did you buy it?" -- See the previous two responses PLUS I needed it for my set (Matron Head Large Cents)."How does it compare to others of it's grade?" -- IMO it's better than others of that grade."How do the spots under the chin, in front of the mouth, and above the Cent affect the grade/value?" -- Minor issue."How does this fit into your collection?" -- It's a variety of 1828 Matron Head Large Cents that I didn't have (and only my second 1828)."Do AU copper cents of this era not display luster? I'd expect an AU coin to have luster? Or do the photographs not show it?" -- Luster is rarely encountered on copper coins of this era."The strike in the hair/stars/wreath seems weak? Is that typical of these coins?" -- IMO, yes. Between die steel and obtainable striking pressures this coin is a bit above average for its grade.[/QUOTE]