Large cent grading Q

[Baseman-migration]

i grabbed this at a flea market recently, as well as an ANA grading book but still cant get a firm grip on a grade, probably because the pics aren't in color. Im having a harder time with copper coins then other ones...thanks...

 

 

 

[balou2-migration]

I'd probably put this at VG-8. What I notice the most is the uneven wearing of the obverse. 12:00-6:00 are in much condition than 6:00-12:00

[EZ_E]

The coin will only have a "details grade", maybe VF30, but the net grade will be much lower because of the corrosion. It would never grade by a leading grading service, in my opinion. And it has most likely been re-colored.

 

Still, a nice collector's coin, especially if you need it for an album coin. (thumbs u

[Baseman-migration]

Wow, i didnt even seen the green on the front until you mentioned it. It seems the sanner picks up things my eyes dont see. Ill have to be much more careful.

[Baseman-migration]

What do you mean, 're colored' ?

[Oldtrader3]

Somebody dipped it or cleaned it and then wrapped it in paper towels and placed it on a heater or took their chemistry set to it. Please read more coin books before spending much money. Q. David Bowers writes easy reading coin books as do others.

[TomB]

The coin has considerable meat left on it. Unfortunately, it is also corroded fairly thoroughly. For the price you paid I see little harm in the transaction.

[Conder101]

I call it sharpnes of a VF-35, a little dark but with some nice highlights, lightly corroded with a patch of pitting between the face and star 3 and near the rim between stars 2 and 3, net VG-8. Might go 10 if it looks nicer in hand.

[James_OldeTowne]

Commercial "VF-30" details, with a net value of around "fine" or better. I'll guess an EAC grade of around VG-10 to F-12.