I can still appreciate these early type coins, despite the obvious problems. A couple are nice.

DNADave

I know better, I really do. I can't help myself when I see one of these

DNADave

I figured someone would flame these.


The 1819 is nice IMO
The 1807 quarter is ironic. It wouldn't have the detail it does if someone hadn't pounded the edges into a Susan B Anthony. Still, this had to have been done early in its life.

The 1795 is the first flowing hair I've had, so is the 1805 dime, 4 berries.

rsdoug81

I can definitely appreciate early problem coins. Here's a quick pic of mine with horrible white balance:




ANACS G4 Details, Damaged

lkenefic

uuuuuuumm...what's wrong with these??

rsdoug81

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As far as my coin is concerned, it has some very light corrosion in the obverse fields and some slightly deeper corrosion in the hair. For under $440, I absolutely couldn't pass her up.

michael

looks good to me

i like them all a couple i like even more!!!!

ANACONDA

Graffeti (sp?) on coins really bugs me but the other relatively problem free coins are cool.

Nysoto

Always buy what you like, just be knowledgeable of the problems and pay an appropriate discount. My first FH half was scratched, later sold for a higher price. I try to keep R.4 and more common without significant problems, but will buy problem coins if they are rare, an interesting die state, or a die marriage I am studying. If you look for perfection with FH and draped bust coins, you will have a very small collection.

coachleonard

I appreciate an early U.S. coin in ANY condition. So while on the down side, graffiti, holes, scratches,etc. "ruin" a classic rare U.S. coin.... the up side is, it allows the regular guy to OWN to be able to afford these classics!

Myqqy

I really like the look of that 1819 bust half!

DNADave

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With the cash I spent on these (mostly problem coins) I could have bought one nice 1795 half or saved the money for an 1802 half.

JJM

Ive met very few coins that I couldnt give some merit to....

TOMCATTOM

I've never met a 1790 something U.S. coin that I did not like.

lkenefic

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With the cash I spent on these (mostly problem coins) I could have bought one nice 1795 half or saved the money for an 1802 half. >>



A bit of a sarcastic comment but nonetheless, with the way these things keep going up in price, I think you did well. I really like the look of your 1819, and while I don't care much for the [1795] grafitti either I agree with one of the other posters in that 18th Century pieces just have a natural lure.

Baley

Many early coins are rare in any condition, such that even a "problem" coin is worth having, if the price is right.

here's a 1797 half dime that nets AG or so, most folks seem to think this is a lot of coin for an AG price



here's an 1801 half dollar that nets VG or so



again, lot of coin for a VG, there are tradeoffs in detail vs some scratches.

It is important to me that the flaws be contemporary to the coins' circulation, I would wager that both these coins were damaged before the war of 1812. In fact, the hole in the half dime probably allowed it to be saved from circulation and possible loss, and certainly made it affordable enough for an average collector to own.

scratches, digs, and other "test marks" to verify a coin's silver content were common back then, and many show signs of having been tested. This 1802 half dollar has a couple short scratches and a dig that are most likely contemporary test marks.





Many coin collectors will turn up their noses at "problem" coins, I like to think it takes an advanced collector to appreciate a historic old coin that is rare in any condition and has lots of stories to tell

I like your coins DNADave (provided the prices were "right")