EAC Large Cent - Show Me What You Got

Shane6596

Looking to start a 1816-1839 set of matron head. But, i want to see ANY Large Cents you have for reference.

RLSnapper

@Shane6596 before you jump in buy a book on the series. Also decide on what grade you want your set to be. Matched sets look great and you won't have to upgrade in the future. I have a few dates in my Late Date set that need upgrades...luckily the space holders were only a couple hundred bucks total.
Do you want a raw set or a TPG set? Many EAC collectors prefer raw coins. If it was me I would start a set that was a date set...raw...all the coins VF. Get a nice Dansco album. 1823 would be the only real stopper. Now for a little eye candy..1855 Nob Ear EDS PCGS MS65. and one that needs an upgrade 1842 PCGS VG8.

humanssuck

spyglassdesign

Walkerguy21D

This is one of a number of draped bust cents I have at PCGS right now:

renomedphys

Just a little type set I’ve been working on. Ultimately this set will also contain an AMERI, a Periods Chain Cent, a lettered edge Wreath, a ‘93 Lib Cap, a plain edge Lib Cap, a 2nd Hairstyle Draped Bust, a Matron Head, a Modified Matron Head, and a Petite Head. So yeah, a ways to go.

And a duplicate:

bsshog40

I only have one large cent. Kind of worn. Lol

Shane6596

@RLSnapper said:
@Shane6596 before you jump in buy a book on the series. Also decide on what grade you want your set to be. Matched sets look great and you won't have to upgrade in the future. I have a few dates in my Late Date set that need upgrades...luckily the space holders were only a couple hundred bucks total.
Do you want a raw set or a TPG set? Many EAC collectors prefer raw coins. If it was me I would start a set that was a date set...raw...all the coins VF. Get a nice Dansco album. 1823 would be the only real stopper. Now for a little eye candy.

I thinking of just a date set, raw to get started. Get some coins in hand and figure it out from there how far i want to go.

Shane6596

F to VF seems to be what i prefer after looking them over for the last week. I like more worn looking coins. Its not a price thing, it just seems to be what i like "looks wise to my eye".

I've been collecting old dietz lanterns for years and they are rusty and banged up and i love em. Got old hand tools, saws, etc.
I live in a log house, most stuff i have is antique looking in the house, maybe thats why i like the worn coins.

I still like some details on a coin, but it needs to be smoothed down and worn a bit for my liking.

Shane6596

Ill post the type of look i like below:

RL snappers 1841

Spyglass 1820

Walkerguy 1797

Renomedphys #1, #3 and maybe #5 if it was more worn.

Bsshog40 is just too worn for me

Shane6596

Thanks for sharing everything so far, love it!

SimonW

@renomedphys said:
Just a little type set I’ve been working on. Ultimately this set will also contain an AMERI, a Periods Chain Cent, a lettered edge Wreath, a ‘93 Lib Cap, a plain edge Lib Cap, a 2nd Hairstyle Draped Bust, a Matron Head, a Modified Matron Head, and a Petite Head. So yeah, a ways to go.

Holy crap! Are you kidding me??? Nice

SimonW

Leftovers from my early copper collecting days. I always liked these so I kept them.

Shane6596

Ill have to research that fugio. Ive seen some, havent looked into them yet. I like it.

Is that called a chain cent?

jesbroken

This won't take up so much space.
Jim

Walkerguy21D

I have some worn ones!

jmski52

renomed, your 1808 is killin' me. Very Nice.

Walkerguy21D

I also have some nicer ones:

Shane6596

Walkerguy, that 1818, is that a die break going through all the stars? Ive seen coins with that ring.

robec

The 1851 just crossed at same grade yesterday

Walkerguy21D

@Shane6596 said:
Walkerguy, that 1818, is that a die break going through all the stars? Ive seen coins with that ring.

Yes, it is.

TPRC

I only have 1, the N-2, in 64BN, and it is a CC coin, I believe:

may

Here’s one right next to me, I love the nice brown on it.

RLSnapper

1818 cents with that die break through all the stars are usually Randall Hoard coins when found in uncirculated condition.

Shane6596

Great coins so far, keep em coming. Thanks

logger7

I sold this one to a forum member a few weeks ago, curious why not an Unc.?

How much of a bright line is there between AUs and Unc on large cents, and why are raw ones so hard to sell?

Shane6596

Love the color on the above coin. Reminds me of the look of my lanterns.

That "rusty" look is awesome to me

lcutler

I started a large cent Littleton album some years ago, I am down to needing only 8 to complete it. Trouble is, when you get down to 8, some of them are darn tough! I can definitely get 5 of the 8, maybe 6.

RLSnapper

@logger7 I always look for a rub on the hair over the ear. NGC MS61 usually wind up PCGS AU58 because PCGS is much tighter about this "cabinet friction." Your 1818 is beautiful but lacks enough luster for MS62..hence your AU58. Raw AU or Unc. I stay away from on the theory that there must be something wrong with the coin I am missing or else it would be slabbed.

Floridafacelifter

I don’t have many coppers but I do really like them!

jmski52

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Jmski52 that is a nicely matched group you have there.
Shane half cents are always a good option as well.

mtnman

I have a 1798 S-161, VG-7, raw. I bought this coin many years ago. It was nice when I bought it. Over the years it has darkened to the point you can’t really see anything. Bummer.

burfle23

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Lowest POP for the variety at PCGS...

Mr_Spud

renomedphys

Nice periods chain cent Florida man!

Shane6596

There are some beautiful coins in this thread. Wow

jesbroken

Got this one back from PCGS. 1797 Draped Bust Large Cent S-138.
Jim

coinnut

Here are a few of my favorites.

Shane6596

I bought this one recently off a member here. It was one of the coins i saw years ago from a friends collection, and i said if i ever start a coin collection, it would be one of the first ones. It will sit solo for awhile, ill add to her later. R2 S-70

rays

One of my favorites:

lkenefic

Nice coins everyone! Here's what I have on my phone's gallery...

jedm

They can be addicting. I have a few and am always looking for a nice one to add to my collection.

Walkerguy21D

@rays said:
One of my favorites:

Forget everything else, this is the coin I covet the most in this thread of impressive copper….

Cladiator

I've got no large cents to share but I can recommend an album since you've expressed an interest in raw. I find the old Library of Coins albums to be fantastic and have several of them filled. They date from the '60's and earlier. Despite their age they are readily available in nice condition on eBay.

To my knowledge they didn't make an album specifically for Matron Head Cents. Their main large cent album is in two parts and encompasses all types. They did however make a general large cent album. Holes to fit large cents and no labeling of the dates, types or varieties. It gives you the freedom to insert coins and leave the pages blank or fill in the exact information you want for each coin. I did this for my raw Eisenhower Dollar collection with one of their general dollar sized coin albums and it looks really nice.

Aotearoa

Wow. Some sweet coins here.

Omegaraptor

1798 Draped Bust, S-182 R-4

1797 Draped Bust, Stemless, S-133 R-5

1796 Draped Bust, Reverse of 1794, S-106 R-4+

1796 Liberty Cap, S-88 R-4

jfriedm56

A few early years

Walkerguy21D

Luvin’ that late die state ‘04, @jfriedm56 !

Here’s my earlier die state example:

jfriedm56

@Walkerguy21D, yours and mine are pretty close in time as the die broke apart. Reverse pics?

logger7

I showed this Large cent to our local Danbury club. They thought it was a good, but no better than AG iimo.