So today I picked up the 1798. Looks to be the s-161 variety. I’m thrilled to have a very early date of US coinage that is still readily identifiable. Thanks for all the help. The 1807/6 I mentioned in my previous thread is the common variety. I’m planning on picking up a 1800 large cent, 1810 classic head, 1821 and 1823 matron heads next. Thanks again everyone
I like it. It’s a clean honest coin that did well in circulation. From you photos I would say that that is a worn cud on the reverse from 11:00 to 12:00. Congrats on your pick up.
It’s hard to pass on draped bust large cents. They seem to rarely show up on the west coast. There are three left that are worth picking up, an 1800,1805, and 1807/6. I’ll work on getting them
Decent coin with nice detail. Sure, some minor surface roughness, but still above average in that regard, I'd say.
I have a number of Large cents but I’m not that knowledgeable so I’m sorry but I can’t help you with that. Hopefully others on CT can.
A note about Values of Early Date Large Cents. Because they are made of copper, they are softer and more susceptible to corrosion and the elements. Therefore, most would have a minimum of Environmental Damage and Details listed by a TPG. Straight Graded examples are far less common than with Silver or Gold coinage. They therefore command a very significant premium when they are straight graded. And these are the ones listed in the price guides. Most coins we would consider decent examples would not straight grade and are discounted by 50% to 90% from straight graded examples. It's very common to see a problem coin offered 20% to 50% below book and have sellers think that is sufficient. Such is life with early copper.
Careful, you get those other three and you're going to find yourself wanting a date set of Draped busts. And then you hit the 1799 and 1804.
So I have to go for the die states now? (have all but two of the Sheldon numbered draped bust varieties, missing S-96 and S-217.)
