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Sending to NGC

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BillJones

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If the scan is accurate, I'd say that this coin will get Fine-12. I've been surprised at the Wreath cents I've seen in holders. Uusally they have graded one grade above what I would have given them. That includes the Wreath cent that is in my collection. hm

 

This one found its way into an AU-50 holder. I graded VF-35, maybe 40. doh!

 

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RI AL

RI AL

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Hi, PC.

 

I think you're looking at the wrong 1793 cent. Scroll back a few more posts and you'll see the one in question. A very nice coin to be sure...but nowhere near AU 50 material.

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James_OldeTowne

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Is the coin genuine?

 

Assuming it is, it should have a commercial grade of VG-8, perhaps a hint better.

 

From an EAC standpoint, G-4 is my guess.

 

If you do not have copper specialist leanings, then it is certainly a must for certification. Glad to hear you are sending it in!

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BillJones

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I'm going with F-12. Where do you guys come UP with this terrific stuff?!?!? Man....I'm jealous!

 

In my case it's what happens to you when you have been suffering from the "coin addiction" for almost 50 years and have had some money spend at the right times along the way. I bought that 1793 Wreath cent that is now in the AU holder about 20 years ago. Back then the dealer graded it "virtually EF."

 

It is a Sheldon 11c that was struck on a typically odd planchet. The copper that the mint used for these coins was full impurities and laminations were not unusual. The mint was striking the 1793 half cents at the same time. The die work is very similar. There is a 1793 half cent plated in the Cohen die variety book that has a massive lamination. It’s a shame because the defect coin grades at least EF.

 

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BillJones

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From an EAC standpoint, G-4 is my guess.

 

James, James, you are suffering from EAC (conservative grading) grade-tius.

 

Even the EAC people would give that one a VG-7. There is just too much detail to grade it any lower.

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danno26

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I bought this coin many years ago at auction from Stacks. If memeory serves, it was graded F. I thought it was more like VG, but won it at a fair price back then. I appreciate all the opinions and will post NGC's verdict.

Thanks

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BankNote1

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It sure is a nice looking fine! With the new grading standards I would think it should grade VF! But I aint the one to grade that great old stuff. I never had many to try to grade!!!

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BillJones

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It sure is a nice looking fine! With the new grading standards I would think it should grade VF! But I aint the one to grade that great old stuff. I never had many to try to grade!!!

 

You might be right. My "virtual EF" became an AU. :o

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