Copper Guys, post an example with choice surfaces!
asheland
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I am slowly gaining interest in earlier copper, I would like to see some pictures of choice original surfaces. Preferably brown, but all color designations are welcome in this thread…
Also, I prefer to see 1793 to 1857 pieces, but others are OK. I would just like to see some choice original surfaces.
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Is a Flying Eagle Cent ok?
Absolutely! 👍
Splendid example!
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Not as old as you requested but choice colors.
My current registry sets:
20th Century Type Set
Virtual DANSCO 7070
Slabbed IHC set - Missing the Anacs Slabbed coins
Bought this one at the 2023 FUN show from David Hall Rare Coins - nicest one I've seen and a nice upgrade from my 64 BN.
Excellent examples so far! 👍
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Sweet stuff
This one gets it done for me.
- Bob -
MPL's - Lincolns of Color
Central Valley Roosevelts
1837 N-10
or, if you prefer brown in that date, 1837 N-9
Collector of Liberty Seated Half Dimes, including die pairs and die states
Mr_Spud
These two:
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PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
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Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
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I am a newer collector (started April 2020), and I primarily focus on U.S. Half Cents and Type Coins. Early copper is my favorite.
XF45 is a good value grade before prices jump on these draped bust half cents
Wow - some beautiful coins! Loving the flyers and the clashed reverse 1880 IHC, in particular.
Wow! some super nice examples... here are my meager offerings:
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Unbelievably awesome coins everybody!!!
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My humble half cents…. I like them, but have settled with just having the 7070 coins.
@Walkerguy21D ... those are some super nice surfaces on that '54 Half Cent!
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peacockcoins
Here are 2 decent coins that I have. Now, if you start a thread on copper coins with very poor surfaces I could help out more!
I have quite a few that I bought before I joined this forum and learned a bit more about what coins to buy.
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Wow - some really nice coins y'all! My contrib:
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Love that '46!!
This one really spoke to me when I first saw it:
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Here are 3 early coppers with nice surfaces.
Some coppers from the Post Colonial Era with good surfaces:
Three Classic Head cents with good surfaces. Classic Heads planchets are notorious for environmental issues.
I've always had an interest in Classic Head large cents but never really saw one that I liked (that I could afford) until today. The coin is dark brown and not as light as the image but I brightened it up a little so that the surfaces would stand out. Most of the marks and lines are on the PCGS holder which is fairly scuffed up.
PCGS VG10 - Small Date
This 1793 Half Cent has a couple of planchet flaws and spots, but overall has nice surfaces IMO:
I particularly like the surfaces on this 1793 Wreath Cent, although again it has some planchet flaws:
This 1810 Half Cent has a "blue luster" thing going on that I couldn't resist:
I like the colors and overall quality of this 1839 Booby Head:
And I also like the luster on this 1839 Silly Head:
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PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
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“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
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Empty Nest Collection
Matt’s Mattes
Perfect brown? Here it is! /\
I would buy this coin in a heartbeat!
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What year?
I love coins with no smutch in the fields.
@Raybo: (1856).
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PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
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