Coinbuf Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Maybe one of QA'a roosters got after it! Sorry could not resist. R__Rash and Quintus Arrius 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus Arrius Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 On 12/31/2021 at 11:54 AM, Coinbuf said: Maybe one of QA'a roosters got after it! Sorry could not resist. That thought did occur to me, thanks! R__Rash 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R__Rash Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Another rescue from the wife’s Folgers can of grocery change. Coinbuf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Neophyte Numismatist Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 (edited) On 12/22/2021 at 7:07 PM, Woods020 said: I picked this up raw on a recent work trip. Fairly nice coin. I was just using it to test out a lighting setup for my camera. That’s a good looking Cohen 3 (R.1). You can tell it is a C-3, because the 2 is punched low in the date, and the leaf tip in the wreath of the reverse sticks just a little past the last S in STATES. 1828 is a fun date. The C-2 only has 12 stars, as the die makes apparently just forgot to punch it. The missing star is on the right side of the obverse. Edited January 6 by The Neophyte Numismatist Lem E and Woods020 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lem E Posted January 6 Popular Post Share Posted January 6 (edited) I just bought this one a few days ago. I am fairly new at attributing these large cents, but I believe it is a N-12 / Die stage (B). That would put this as an R-1. This was done solely based on the seller pics and I will have to confirm once I get the coin in hand. **EDIT** N-12 confirmed. Edited January 21 by Lem E Update Fenntucky Mike, Alex in PA., AcesKings and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post R__Rash Posted January 7 Popular Post Share Posted January 7 Just a 200 year old “hand me down” Fenntucky Mike, Lem E, Hoghead515 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Fenntucky Mike Posted January 7 Popular Post Share Posted January 7 On 1/7/2022 at 10:30 AM, R__Rash said: Just a 200 year old “hand me down” Crustalicious! Not a bad freebie, I wouldn't pass it up. Quintus Arrius, R__Rash and Hoghead515 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R__Rash Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 On 1/7/2022 at 8:37 AM, Fenntucky Mike said: Crustalicious! Not a bad freebie, I wouldn't pass it up. She never has had a desire to get all dressed up for a picture.! Hoghead515 and Coinbuf 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinbuf Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 On 1/7/2022 at 8:30 AM, R__Rash said: Just a 200 year old “hand me down” She has seen years of use, and perhaps some abuse along the way; but still a very nice collectable coin. A long soak in some mineral oil might help with removing some of that surface material if it is organic. R__Rash 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R__Rash Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 On 1/9/2022 at 9:53 AM, Coinbuf said: She has seen years of use, and perhaps some abuse along the way; but still a very nice collectable coin. A long soak in some mineral oil might help with removing some of that surface material if it is organic. A day at the spa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinbuf Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Lol it will take longer than a day, but if left alone it will continue to deteriorate, albeit at a slow rate. R__Rash 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Neophyte Numismatist Posted January 14 Popular Post Share Posted January 14 (edited) I posted about this coin in another thread where I was trying to make up my mind. The coin finally came-in! Very excited to have this one in my date set. I tried to capture all the die rust, showing this to be a later die state, however, this coin still exhibits some denticles on the obverse/reverse. Early die states are fairly rare and expensive. The small white speck at K-10 is on the holder not the coin. Ex. C. Douglas Smith Ex. G. Fitzgerald Ex. Stacks 1975 Ex. Donald Partrick Edited January 14 by The Neophyte Numismatist Woods020, Quintus Arrius, Lem E and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Nice addition. It's a good looking coin. Are you happy with your choice? The Neophyte Numismatist and R__Rash 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus Arrius Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 On 1/14/2022 at 9:27 AM, Just Bob said: Nice addition. It's a good looking coin. Are you happy with your choice? [How else is one to interpret.. "The coin finally came in [!] Very excited to have this one in my date set." Not to mention a recitation of provenance?] Anyone who mentions delectable denticles, particularly with that Federal look, is alright in my book! R__Rash and The Neophyte Numismatist 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Neophyte Numismatist Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 (edited) On 1/14/2022 at 9:51 AM, Quintus Arrius said: Anyone who mentions delectable denticles, particularly with that Federal look, is alright in my book! Thanks @Quintus Arrius. I specifically mention denticles here, because 1807 is usually found without them. The 1807 is not rare, per se. There is only one variety of this coin. Early die states are what many copper collectors are looking for on this date. This coin is not EDS, so happy to have anything at all. @Just Bob I am super happy with it. It is so much better in hand, and the dealer's pictures were actually not the best. The planchet is not quite as dark as the dealer pictures made it out, and actually there is still a pretty nice luster on this coin. The die rust spots are obvious and rough, but the rest of the coin has very smooth surfaces. Yes, very happy . My biggest problem is that I want everything, and I can be seduced by a coin that I really like, but don't "need". This was one I "needed", so there is also a self satisfaction in my own self-discipline (and thanks to the forum for assisting me there ). Edited January 14 by The Neophyte Numismatist R__Rash and Quintus Arrius 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coinbuf Posted January 14 Popular Post Share Posted January 14 On 1/13/2022 at 5:20 PM, The Neophyte Numismatist said: I posted about this coin in another thread where I was trying to make up my mind. The coin finally came-in! Very excited to have this one in my date set. I tried to capture all the die rust, showing this to be a later die state, however, this coin still exhibits some denticles on the obverse/reverse. Early die states are fairly rare and expensive. The small white speck at K-10 is on the holder not the coin. Ex. C. Douglas Smith Ex. G. Fitzgerald Ex. Stacks 1975 Ex. Donald Partrick Beautiful!! I am heavily biased but you made the right call imo! R__Rash, The Neophyte Numismatist and Quintus Arrius 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R__Rash Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 On 1/9/2022 at 9:53 AM, Coinbuf said: She has seen years of use, and perhaps some abuse along the way; but still a very nice collectable coin. A long soak in some mineral oil might help with removing some of that surface material if it is organic. First week at the spa and she already feels better! Coinbuf and The Neophyte Numismatist 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinbuf Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 She does look better I think, while nothing can help the areas that have been damaged from the active crud that was on the coin; removing it now will keep it from eating into the surfaces any farther. R__Rash 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 On 1/15/2022 at 3:28 PM, R__Rash said: First week at the spa and she already feels better! I would probably give it at least another month or two in the bath, but it definitely looks improved. R__Rash 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R__Rash Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 On 1/15/2022 at 4:30 PM, Just Bob said: I would probably give it at least another month or two in the bath, but it definitely looks improved. At 201 she’ll be looking good! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R__Rash Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Except for a few scars and bruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R__Rash Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Road trip? Coinbuf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R__Rash Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 (edited) On 1/13/2022 at 5:20 PM, The Neophyte Numismatist said: I posted about this coin in another thread where I was trying to make up my mind. The coin finally came-in! Very excited to have this one in my date set. I tried to capture all the die rust, showing this to be a later die state, however, this coin still exhibits some denticles on the obverse/reverse. Early die states are fairly rare and expensive. The small white speck at K-10 is on the holder not the coin. Ex. C. Douglas Smith Ex. G. Fitzgerald Ex. Stacks 1975 Ex. Donald Partrick The simple beauty in this coin will always only be memorable to me. 👍 Edited January 18 by R__Rash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post tj96 Posted January 19 Popular Post Share Posted January 19 (edited) Well, at least it's copper. And it doesn't look any better in-hand! Edited January 19 by tj96 Lem E, The Neophyte Numismatist, rrantique and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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