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New addition to IHC Proof Registry

Care to guess the grade of this new Proof Indian acquisition? These copper nickel Indian Head Cents are getting harder and harder to find. I recently purchased this 1860 which had been slabbed by NGC with their new pronged holder. Do you care for the new holders? Care to test your grading skills and offer up your grade for this new IHC? All opinions are appreciated. To see old comments for this Journal entry, click here. New comments can be added below.
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Indian Head Cent Proof 101

Why do Indian Head Cent proof coins exhibit wild toning? If you have never collected Indian Head Cent proof coins there are certain basics that you should become familiar with. First, Indian Head Cent proof coins are made differently than regular issue mint coins issued for circulation. Each coin was struck on a polished planchet, and generally they were struck at a slower production rate with higher striking force, often with two blows from the press. Thus, the details of the coins are fully
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New EAC addition.

Care to guess the grade? I recently bought a 1810 Classic Large Cent raw and sent it to NGC to certify. It has a pleasant chestnut color and very nice hair details. These early large cents were plagued with "spoiled planchets" and very difficult to find without having major problems. Take a grading test and give me your opinion on it's grade. If you want to check your grade against NGC's you can go to Dean's Large Cent Collection and pull it up. Have a great day.
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Why Bother Joining The Registry?

Obscured Sets Why bother joining a registry whether it is PCGS or NGC and obscure your set? I consider the registry as a community of hobbyist and want to be part of it. If it is for accounting reasons they could use an excel spreadsheet. Or is it fear of exposing their valuable coins? I understand that not everyone is a photographer and do not have the time or equipment. There are several great photographers as members of the Collector Society who charge a nominal fee to image your collecti
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75% complete on my IHC Proof Set

I can see the light at the end of the tunnel Well after last weekend's purchase of a PCGS OGH Proof 1868 I have completed 75% of my set. I still have to acquire most of the copper nickels (1859-1864) and they can be quite pricey. The 1864-L with only 20 minted keeps 99.9% of us from completing the IHC Proof Sets. The last 1864-L proof I saw sold went for $150k. If you like to try and guess the grade just check out my set to see if you nailed it. Happy collecting and I shall return soon I hope.
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Finally My Half Cent Collection Is Complete!

Last piece of the puzzle found. It's taken several years to complete this set but what a journey. The Classic Head Half Cent Series is made up of only 14 coins but some are difficult to find period. When I started I really didn't care what my set would rank but I just wanted to fill all the holes. My set ranks #2 in points and is the only set that is 100% complete. The #1 set more than doubles my point total and has some beautiful coins I think. There are no pictures in his but many of his are
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Registry Set Images Complete

Check out the new photos. Just updated all my IHC proof's images with professionally done photos. I attempted to take my own pictures but did not have the necessary equipment or knowledge of coin photography. I got a a great numismatic photographer from the Collector Society Boards to take on the project. It took several packages from Texas to California and back to complete it. In the meantime we became good friends and will continue keeping in touch. I encourage you to visit the Collector So
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I love toned copper!

Check out the toning on this IHC proof. I recently had my Indian Head Cent Proof registry set photographed by a very knowledgable board member. I have sent the last batch to be imaged and it will be totally completed. This photo of a 1883 IHC proof shows luster, color and even melt flow in the fields. That combination is very diffucult indeed. Check out my other photos of my registry set and give me your feedback.
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ONE MORE TO GO TO COMPLETE SET!!!!!

1829 Classic Head Half Cent Well I bought this 1829 Half Cent raw and sent it in to NGC for grading. It came back a MS62BN. I only have one more coin to complete my Classic Head Half Cent Set (1809-1835). That being an 1809 C-3 or C-6. It's taken awhile to complete but I have enjoyed the journey. I completed a business strike Indian Head Cent Set about 5 years ago and sold it. I plan on keeping this one for a long time.
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My Take On PCGS Coins In NGC Registry

Settling the flames First off, I have about 20% PCGS coins in my NGC Registry. NGC allows members with nothing but PCGS slabbed coins to enter into the registry. While PCGS will not allow one of NGC coins into theirs. That alone puts up fences for some folks. If someone has 100 coins slabbed and all are by PCGS then they are buying the TPG label and not the coin. I would be dissapointed if NGC accepted only NGC coins. I love the photographs of member's coins no matter whether the label says NG
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Key Date for Classic Head Half Cent Series

1811 C-2 R.3 1/2c VF-20 I have been looking for a nice circulated 1811 half cent for several years. This coin was graded by PCGS as VF-20 and it is very solid for the grade. The C-2 is slightly more plentiful than the #1 Variety. Most 1811's, if not worn, are corroded. The Mint reported a coinage of 63,140.
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1809 C-4 Lg/Sm 0 NGC AU55 Classic Head Half Cent

VERY RARE HALF CENT This 1809 C-4 Lg/Sm 0 Half Cent just arrived today. Ngc graded it AU-55. NGC has only graded 6 of these with the highest graded being a AU-58. The zero of the date is repunched so that it appears to be a circle within the zero. This hub flaw is sometimes referred to as a die break. Scratches are on the slab and not the coin.
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1810 C-1 Classic Head Half Cent NGC AU-53 in new NGC Holder

Rare in higher grades It took me several years to find a 1810 half cent in about uncirculated condition. A 1810 half cent graded in MS-63 condition sales for about $4000 if you can even find one. The 1810 half cent striking on the obverse is usually weak on the right side. This results in the six stars on the right being flat. Most of these are of the late die state and grading will take that into account. This particular coin is very clean on the fields and the devices. I also just recently b
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New addition to Classic Head Half Cent Set

Care to grade it? Just got this 1828 C-2 12 star Classic Head Half Cent. Only have a couple more to complete set. It is rare to see the center lines on the 12 stars due to poor strike. This is about as good a strike for the 1828 C-2 as you will find.
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Chance at Cameo Designation?

1895 IHC Proof PF64RB This 1895 IHC proof has been graded as PF64RB. It has dark fields on both the obverse and the reverse with light contrasting devices. What do you think my chances would be if I resubmitted? Would it be better to send in raw? Dean
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Half Cent Back From NGC In New Holder

What is your opinion of coin and new holder? Just got back a 1835 Classic Head Half Cent. NGC cracked it out of old holder and sent it into NCS for some work. NCS did a great job. What would you think it graded?
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Nice 1901 IHC Proof

What do you think NGC Graded? I bought this 1901 IHC proof a while back and it has deep reflective mirrored fields and contrasting devices. The toning is also very nice. What do you think it graded? Dean
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Love those Toned Indian Head Proofs

Try and guess the grade? This is a 1900 IHC proof graded by PCGS. I love this series and the beautifully toned coins you can acquire. I am also a fan of other toned series such as CBH, Lincolns, Morgans and many others. There are many that prefer the blast white or reds but I prefer mine with some color!
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New Half Cent Addition to Registry

Guess the Grade Recently received this from an online auction. There is more lustre than my photos indicate. There is some mint red around the devices as well. What do you think NGC graded it?
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The Postman Brought Me A Nice Package

New acquisition to my half cent registry Just came today and it is an upgrade. This C-1 R3. die variety is much scarer than my previous C-3 R1. Purchased this MS-61 for cheaper than my previous AU-55. I guess the economy is dragging the coin business down lately. I have seen some good buys on several different auction houses. But that will be a different post.
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New selection to my Classic Head half cent set.

Guess the grade if you will. I just purchased a 1833 Half Cent from ebay and it fits well in my collection. The obverse and reverse are both very well struck and nice coloring. What do you think that it graded? Do you think PCGS or NGC do a better job at grading these series? I think PCGS and NGC are very similar in their grading of Indian Head cents business and proof strikes. This series is not to expensive to put together other than the key date 1811. Hope you enjoy and looking forward to
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I love toned copper!!

Is this hobby addictive or what? I always love the hunt of a new coin to add to my collection and registry. I lose more auctions than I win but when I find a beautiful coin and at a reasonable price it is like Xmas. I am always looking to add to or upgrade my registry sets. I have several indian head proof cents in the 63-64 range that looks better than a gem. I love my indian head cents and classic head half cents and even though they reside in a safety deposit box close by and can always acc
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Don't understand NGC registry regulations

PCGS coins in registry. Why can an all PCGS collection enter into the NGC registry? Can an all NGC collection enter into the PCGS regsitry? Absolutely not!! Please explain this to me. I personally have about 35% PCGS and 65% NGC coins in my registry. Would appreciate your thoughts on this matter.
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1809/6 Classic Head Half Cent

Guess the grade Recently acquired this very nice 1809/6 half cent from Pinnacle Rarities. These are hard to come by in high grade. Guess the grade and have a great day. One question I would like to pose is, Are there good coin/note buys now that the economy has slowed with money being tight?
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1834 Classic Head Half Cent Back From NGC

Bodybagged or graded? I bought this half cent on ebay and when it arrived I was pleasantly surprised. It was much better in hand than ebay photos. These Classic Head half cents are notorious for past cleaning and recoloring. Back in the early 1800's copper at most times were very scarce. Copper from medals, tokens, and about anything the mint could find to melt for the planchet. Many of the half cents were spotty due to the copper when melted did not always mix well. So when you send in a perf
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