1851 large cent

[jwc]

thought the die clashes on reverse were interesting. N-19 maybe? If thats correct its an R3. How would you grade it and what is value of this coin? Thanks Jerry http://www.ebay.com/itm/1851-Braided-Hair-Large-Cent-Great-for-Type-Set-VF-XF-/121133300054?ViewItem=&ssPageName=ADME%3AX%3ARTQ%3AUS%3A1123&item=121133300054&nma=true&si=0hWzP7G1BTWGpy4N2fw1UWHXTQU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557#ht_151wt_1161

[Mark T]

This coin has some surface issues – I see what appears to be either PVC ( Bad) or Verdigris ( Not a bad thing ) . I would give is a solid VF grade for details.

[ldhair]

Nice VF. I'm not sure the reverse is showing a clash. Can't match it to the obverse. Could it be from a damaged die?

[jwc]

several lines in center right part of reverse field makes me think its a N-19. Very easy to see on inspection of reverse side of this coin.

[Walkerfan]

I'd also call it a VF but I don't like the green residue.

[jwc]

it doesn't look green in hand.

[benjmurts]

I would actually say it would grade EF if it wasnt for the lower curl of hair so I say VF. I have a similar one that NGC graded AU.

What catches my eye is the reverse on the ONE, could be a die variety. Refer to page 15 of the Cherrypickers guide

[jwc]

I do not own that book unfortunately. I did find the N-19 coin described the wavy lines on reverse next to the one. Is that what you saw?