I'm always fascinated when a coin cataloguer has to describe an ugly high grade
shylock
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One of my perverse thrills in this hobby is reading the coin copy of obviously ugly coins by astute major auction house cataloguers.
These guys/gals earn their keep in spades, it's the toughest job in the business.
For every great coin that brings out the best in them, like this, there are so many coins like this.
1864 1C Bronze No L MS67 Red NGC. Snow speculates that there may be a large number of fully struck 1864 bronze cents because the Mint used the same striking pressure on the new bronze alloy as they did to strike the Copper-Nickel coins. Bold definition is seen on the feather tips and on the four diamonds, as well as on the shield. The texture of the surfaces is granular, as often seen on this issue, as well as reddish-golden color. Even close examination fails to reveal a mark of note. For pedigree purposes, a small circular area of slightly deeper green color is noted at the right base of the T of CENT. Certified in a prior generation holder. Population at NGC and PCGS combined: 3 in 67, none finer (2/07).(Registry values: N4719)
I give this cataloguer credit for a nice try with the "pedigree" spot/turned in holder damage control comment.
But, in cases like this, the less you say the better.
These guys/gals earn their keep in spades, it's the toughest job in the business.
For every great coin that brings out the best in them, like this, there are so many coins like this.
1864 1C Bronze No L MS67 Red NGC. Snow speculates that there may be a large number of fully struck 1864 bronze cents because the Mint used the same striking pressure on the new bronze alloy as they did to strike the Copper-Nickel coins. Bold definition is seen on the feather tips and on the four diamonds, as well as on the shield. The texture of the surfaces is granular, as often seen on this issue, as well as reddish-golden color. Even close examination fails to reveal a mark of note. For pedigree purposes, a small circular area of slightly deeper green color is noted at the right base of the T of CENT. Certified in a prior generation holder. Population at NGC and PCGS combined: 3 in 67, none finer (2/07).(Registry values: N4719)
I give this cataloguer credit for a nice try with the "pedigree" spot/turned in holder damage control comment.
But, in cases like this, the less you say the better.
Paul <> altered surfaces <> CoinGallery.org
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