Nuttifers_mind Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Thank you everyone who gave me info on my coin in my very first forum post. This is coin number two. Any info is very appreciated😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Nub numismatics Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 A decently worn braided hair arg Cent, on a less-than-average planchet. Other than the corrosion seen on the planchet ( since this was like his when it was minted, and wasn't PMD) I don't see much wrong with the coin. I can't tell from the picture if there has been any cleaning though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuttifers_mind Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 I haven't cleaned it . I don't have any idea if my late father in law cleaned it. I found it tucked in a drawer . Do you suggest getting it graded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l.cutler Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 No point in getting it graded, it would cost much more than the value of the coin. I would put it in a flip or 2x2 holder to protect. Nice, coin I love large cents! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 I do collect large cents, but I've never sent one in for grading. Would the rim damage at the 9 o'clock position prevent a straight grade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinbuf Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 (edited) I think the rim ding might slide but the environmental damage/corrosion would almost certainly negate a straight grade imo.  To the OP, I'm no expert but I believe this is a Petite Head, Small Letters coin (there were three distinct versions of cent coins made in 1843) with a relatively small mintage of around 2.4M. Because the condition of your coin is very poor due to the corrosion and wear it's value is likely less than $20 so not worth the cost to have it graded and slabbed. Edited July 28, 2020 by Coinbuf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuttifers_mind Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 I am going to try and get a better pic. Still learning about what constitutes damage, corrosion, and so on. I turned the flash off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...