My first large cent Please give me your opinion

papabear

This is my first large cent.
There is something going on with the letters in Liberty the "BER" look
like there are doubled?
Would please give your opinion on the grade.




Thank You Papabear

PrivateCoinCollector

It's not too late. Just put it down and walk away. Them things is like rabbits.

commoncents05

If the color is accurate, I think it's been cleaned.

-Paul

papabear

My scanners !!!!
The coler is a light to mid chocolate.

291fifth

Looks cleaned.

Walkerguy21D

I agree with the cleaning comments, however, you asked for grade opinions.
In my opinion, it probably grades as a commercial F15+ to VF20, as far as technical wear detail.
The EAC folks would be much harsher, and would probably net grade as a VG, due to the marks and cleaning.
I'm also going to speculate that it is either an N4 or N5, both of which are R2's (not scarce varieties) - but then again,
you should get more opinions, as I'm just a walker guy

notwilight

It is an N.5, R2. Actually the letters IBER have all been repunched which isn't uncommon for large cents. Dates often have similar rupunch doubling. Although your coin has quite a few significant hits, the mark between the S and the O is actually a die scratch. Coin has nice surfaces for having had a tough life. I'm not ready to declare it cleaned. Excellent start. Finish out the 1820s and you'll have something to be proud of with only 10 coins. --Jerry

pb2y

Your coin is a Newcomb 5 (N5). Known for its sawtooth
dentils, recut IBER and use of rev D die. Might grade VF 20.

mojoman

WHAT THEY SAID

tychojoe

mojoman -- awesome "my 2 cents" ! Did you photoshop it?

papabear - isn't it great you can get N5 attribution, PLUS hits vs. die scratch info and all that.

cool thread guy, and nice post, Jerry! Makes me want to continue my old-timey copper collection...

papabear

Thank You all for the info on my frist large cent

Papabear