TrueView: 1794 Cent S-26 found raw in the UK

Senator32

I purchased this incredibly original and not-messed-with 1794 Large Cent out of a collection in the rural UK. The family had the coin for over 100 years and they bought it from a collectors family who apparently brought it back from the US in the late 1700s. While it graded slightly lower than I was expecting / hoping, I can't complain - the coin is sooooo original and the color is perfect. Will serve nicely as my type example - and looks to me to be a Sheldon-26 but you EAC experts please let me know.

1630Boston

Wow, I like it

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coinbuf

Fantastic, congrats on the find.

dbldie55

Looks like Liberty is wearing ear muffs. I like the coin. One of my favorite years.

Boosibri

That is outstanding!

Senator32

@dbldie55 said:
Looks like Liberty is wearing ear muffs. I like the coin. One of my favorite years.

Agree - mine too. I am wondering if the flatness in the hair is more due to the terminal die state rather than just wear - doesn't have that worn look many others have. Either way, was very happy to acquire it.

RogerB

Nice find. There are likely more sitting in old estate and family collections of "ex-Colonial" coins.

Peace_dollar88

wow! great looking vf35! What grade were you hoping for?

Senator32

@Peace_dollar88 said:
wow! great looking vf35! What grade were you hoping for?

I thanks. Having owned a few VF examples before I thought this was an XF40/45 example - pretty sure the obv weakness is die to the failing die. To me looks like an XF40 obv and an AU50 rev (the reverse is really dreamy in hand).

Walkerfan

Amazing! I really like that coin!!

Kyle

Great find @Senator32, I like it a lot.

291fifth

It is very unusual to see those with completely original surfaces. Most have been subjected to the goat's hair brush over the years. It is too bad it has some rim dings.

Wabbit2313

I would have been asking, "what else did they buy back then??" Great story and coin.

Coin Finder

Nice coin! Great pick!

astrorat

What a nice cent!

SanctionII

Very nice. Love the look of that coin. I have a 1794 large cent that at best would grade about good. Very fun to hold on my hand.

CharlotteDude

Excellent coloration. Really nice early copper there!

golden

Very nice coin and a great story.

CoinRaritiesOnline

Charming!

lkenefic

Exemplary piece! That's the year I'd like as my type piece for a Liberty Cap Cent...

MrEureka

@Senator32 said:

@Peace_dollar88 said:
wow! great looking vf35! What grade were you hoping for?

I thanks. Having owned a few VF examples before I thought this was an XF40/45 example - pretty sure the obv weakness is die to the failing die. To me looks like an XF40 obv and an AU50 rev (the reverse is really dreamy in hand).

Looks like an XF that was netted down to 35 for the rim bumps. Looks right to me.

Senator32

@MrEureka said:
Looks like an XF that was netted down to 35 for the rim bumps. Looks right to me.

I can totally see that being the case. It is funny, rim bumps are my #1 pet peeve and usually ruin a coin for me...but in hand these bumps are really minor and actually don't distract from the eye appeal for me. Hard to explain - but the color and overall look make the bumps stand out less. Then again...maybe its just still new...we will see

jabba

@Senator32 said:

@MrEureka said:
Looks like an XF that was netted down to 35 for the rim bumps. Looks right to me.

I can totally see that being the case. It is funny, rim bumps are my #1 pet peeve and usually ruin a coin for me...but in hand these bumps are really minor and actually don't distract from the eye appeal for me. Hard to explain - but the color and overall look make the bumps stand out less. Then again...maybe its just still new...we will see

Rim bumps on that coin just look natural I don’t think it should have been penalized very original looking I love it

jmski52

Very nice!

JimW

Thanks for posting the story and pics!

ms70

Awesome! Will it be back to U.S. soil permanently?

jonruns

Awesome story and coin!!

Senator32

@ms70 said:
Awesome! Will it be back to U.S. soil permanently?

Yes. It is back and here to stay

ChopmarkedTrades

Is a crosspost to Reddit in order?

mvs7

Very nice acquisition! Congrats.

MrEureka

@jabba said:

@Senator32 said:

@MrEureka said:
Looks like an XF that was netted down to 35 for the rim bumps. Looks right to me.

I can totally see that being the case. It is funny, rim bumps are my #1 pet peeve and usually ruin a coin for me...but in hand these bumps are really minor and actually don't distract from the eye appeal for me. Hard to explain - but the color and overall look make the bumps stand out less. Then again...maybe its just still new...we will see

Rim bumps on that coin just look natural I don’t think it should have been penalized very original looking I love it

Knocking a coin from 40+ Down to 35 is hardly a death sentence. It’s just a recognition that the coin would be better without the rim bumps.

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Timbuk3

Very nice, I like it, congratulations !!!

Colonialcoin

The color on your coin is fabulous! It’s very difficult to find that look on early US copper. Great story and great find! Congrats!

thebeav

@MrEureka said:
Looks like an XF that was netted down to 35 for the rim bumps. Looks right to me.

I agree. I would rather have that than a 'details' label.

Yorkshireman

Nice find

ricko

That is a beautiful coin...What a great acquisition.... Congratulations. Cheers, RickO

sniocsu

Very nice! Very cool story too! Did they have anything else that made its way back from the US when it was an infant nation? This is definitely a 1794 S-26; reverse is quite unique (injured O, crack through E to leaf, 5 berries Left - 6 Right, ...). Overall it is a very nice pickup; I love hearing about great classic coins like this one still being found out in the wild. Congrats!