For the love of copper 4 4

[Sandon]

@Quintus Arrius:

   My own grade for the 1909-S would be F-VF (F 15), but I've seen pieces that look like this graded as high as VF 25 by grading services. (Both of us probably learned grading during the era of Photograde, whose standards I still prefer for circulated coins.) I think its price was $95, plus $2 shipping (cheaper in 1989), for a total of $97.  

   My grade for the 1877 would be VG 10, but it could go F 12 at NGC, although the weak right upper obverse rim and minor surface issues could pull it down to VG 8.  Grading always involves some subjectivity!

   I'll edit the posts to show the NGC grades when I receive them.

[Henri Charriere]

@Sandon:

Fair enough.

On the only cross-grade submission I believe I have ever submitted to a TPGS, I included a hand-printed notation on the form stating, in effect, I am only looking for an honest, accurate grade, irrespective of where the chips may fall----and will not contest the opinion or determination made.

 

[Coinbuf]

[robec1347]

A couple that I traded away a few years ago, but just reacquired recently. Happy to have them back home. 
 

 

[Coin Cave]

This coin probably should have received a PL attribution.

[Coinbuf]

Lovely cents as always @robec1347, glad you were able to reacquire those.   Sweet 58-D @Coin Cave.  

[Henri Charriere]

On 11/13/2022 at 8:09 PM, Coin Cave said:

This coin probably should have received a PL attribution.

 

I don't know about a PL attribution, but is this date supposed to have the initials V.D.B. on the shoulder, and if so, can you see it?  Tks.

[leeg]

A Newp:

Edited November 17, 2022 by leeg

[ldhair]

[leeg]

This is a different image view of the same coin above, PF 63 BN:

 

 

Edited November 18, 2022 by leeg

[robec1347]

Same coin different light position. 
 

[Lem E]

[rrantique]

62 RB

[robec1347]

I bought this from a forum member 10 years ago when he posted it here. 
 

[ldhair]

[Coinbuf]

Not an expensive coin for sure, but the colors and luster speak to me.

[tj96]

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[robec1347]

[Buffalo Head]

On 11/28/2022 at 5:08 PM, robec1347 said:

Bob,

You sure do have some gorgeous coins.  I always enjoy gazing at your beautiful collection.  Your images are also top notch, as always.

Thanks for sharing 👌

[robec1347]

On 12/2/2022 at 2:00 PM, Buffalo Head said:

Bob,

You sure do have some gorgeous coins.  I always enjoy gazing at your beautiful collection.  Your images are also top notch, as always.

Thanks for sharing 👌

Thanks Joe! Right back at you……..and I don’t only mean Buffs. 

[Coinbuf]

[robec1347]

[Henri Charriere]

On 11/13/2022 at 8:09 PM, Coin Cave said:

This coin probably should have received a PL attribution.

In all fairness, on reflection, MS-66 RD doesn't come close to doing this coin justice. (Remember that scene in "No Time For Sergeants," where Andy Griffith is designated a PLO, or Permanent Latrine Orderly?)  Well, this ought to be an EMF, for Electric Molten Finish.  PL is too tame for this.  

[Coinbuf]

[Neko]

[robec1347]

On 12/6/2022 at 11:57 AM, Neko said:

Gorgeous!! 

[Geyer Coin Auctions]

Some amazing coins and great job most of you with the images. Some of you who take your own images have captured the coins really well. I'll try to come back with one of my copper coins to share. 

[leeg]

[robec1347]

[Henri Charriere]

On 12/14/2022 at 9:10 AM, leeg said:

Pardon my impertinence, but I should  like to know what, if known, would cause such a surface as this to develop on a coin?  The overall features of the coin appear to be incredibly detailed--in short--fully struck.  

The coin suggests encapsulation at some point.  The autumnal touch on the left side of the wreath, also apparent to a lesser extent elsewhere, suggests exposure and/or contact with a foreign agent or gas.  But what of the date and legends?  The numerals exhibit traces of kwashiorkor, a protein deficiency.   I am not so interested in the grade which would not begin to explain the phenomena observed here. Granted, the detail is extraordinarily precise and very well-defined, but it is the multi-colored fields that interest me. 

Don't get me wrong!  I like the coin but it raises many more question than it answers.  Since we are not talking proof or traces of original mint luster--or even evidence of wear in the usual sense, I would like you to describe what it was that not only drew your eye to this coin, but prompted you to reach for your pocket and purchase it. I cannot recall ever seeing another coin like it.