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<p>[QUOTE="mckinneym, post: 25538689, member: 154354"]I've been stalking eBay for months looking for a relatively problem free classic head large cent for my type set. Anything that isn't completely corroded or worn nearly smooth is just stupid expensive. I wanted one where you could still see some detail in the hair and didn't look like it had been buried for 200 years. I know copper doesn't age as well and they only made them for a few years, but, dang, are they that rare?</p><p><br /></p><p>I finally pulled the trigger on this one. I paid more than I wanted to (just under $500), but I'd like to get y'all's thoughts on it. How much of the rim weirdness and side weakness is the strike? Also, the seller takes returns if you see anything amiss.</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks!</p><p><br /></p><p>[GALLERY=media, 21255]1810 Cent Obverse by mckinneym posted Aug 26, 2024 at 2:24 PM[/GALLERY]</p><p><br /></p><p>[GALLERY=media, 21256]1810 Cent Reverse by mckinneym posted Aug 26, 2024 at 2:30 PM[/GALLERY][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="mckinneym, post: 25538689, member: 154354"]I've been stalking eBay for months looking for a relatively problem free classic head large cent for my type set. Anything that isn't completely corroded or worn nearly smooth is just stupid expensive. I wanted one where you could still see some detail in the hair and didn't look like it had been buried for 200 years. I know copper doesn't age as well and they only made them for a few years, but, dang, are they that rare? I finally pulled the trigger on this one. I paid more than I wanted to (just under $500), but I'd like to get y'all's thoughts on it. How much of the rim weirdness and side weakness is the strike? Also, the seller takes returns if you see anything amiss. Thanks! [GALLERY=media, 21255]1810 Cent Obverse by mckinneym posted Aug 26, 2024 at 2:24 PM[/GALLERY] [GALLERY=media, 21256]1810 Cent Reverse by mckinneym posted Aug 26, 2024 at 2:30 PM[/GALLERY][/QUOTE]
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