Why did I buy this cull Draped Bust Large Cent (part 2)

Omegaraptor

About a week ago I came in with a thread about a coin I hadn’t received yet, a Draped Bust Large Cent marked as “dateless” that I bought for $25. I was advised to not post cherrypicks until I received the coin in hand (which is very good advice), so I deleted the thread.

I did just receive the coin in hand and took some better pictures.

Again, the coin was marked as “dateless” on the listing and sold as a BIN for $25. Can any of you figure out why I bought it? Shouldn’t be too hard with the new pictures - the old ones showed less detail.

I already told @pursuitofliberty and @Walkerguy21D, so I’d like to hear from some of the others on here and give some of the less EAC inclined guys a chance. Shouldn’t be too difficult if you know a bit about the series.

Meltdown

I do not know but now am curious.

PaddyMurphy

2 leaves above stem on tight = Reverse of 1794?

PaddyMurphy

which makes it a 1796?

kevinstang

1804?

pursuitofliberty

FWIW I suggested that @Omegaraptor scrap his original thread as I didn't want something to go sideways until he had the coin in hand.

Nice Cherry Filip! Glad it worked out!

Steven59

@PaddyMurphy said:
2 leaves above stem on tight = Reverse of 1794?

There were multiple years that used the 1794 reverse.

EDIT: 1796, 7, & 8. (with stems)

Steven59

@kevinstang said:
1804?

1804 doesn't have the 2 separate leaves, lower right

Steven59

Kinda looks like 1797 with 1794 reverse/with stems............???

Omegaraptor

I’ll reveal it. The coin is a 1796 Draped Bust, Reverse of 1794, S-102 R-4. First identifying feature for me was the reverse ribbon. The small, flat loops indicate a reverse of 1794 or 1795. This reverse was only used on 1796, plus a few varieties of 1797 and 1798 which are easily ruled out. From there I used the ER and hair curl, as well as the leaf pointing to the last A in AMERICA (a characteristic of Reverse of 1794) to narrow it down to a specific variety.

Any 1796 Draped Bust cent for $25 is an absolute steal. At R-4 this is one of the more common varieties, but common is not the right term for any 1796 Bust cent. The most common varities are R-3 with most being R-5. Very excited to add this tough date to my collection.

Type2

A A+ for knowledge in your area of collecting, Very cool.

WAYNEAS

An educational moment for me.
Thanks for today's lesson @Omegaraptor
Wayne

mr1931S

Knowledge is power. Congratulations on your cherry pick, Omegaraptor!