New purchase: 1853 Large Cent/Guess the grade

Dennis88 · January 23, 2008 1:50AM

Although the strike on the stars is a bit weak, I really like the coin. This is an example of Newcomb-3, Early Die State which is a Rarity 1 (over 1,250 known) and is identified by the following die marks, many visible with the naked eye making identification of this variety one of the easiest of all late date large cents:

-Small lump left above the T in LIBERTY
-Dot under the 5 of the date
-Long clash mark vertically down the inner hairburn
-Several clash marks on the reverse
-Roughened dies, especially noticeable on the obverse on Liberty's neck

In later die states, the dies were re-polished and several of these markes are not evident on later die states.

Anyone care to guess the grade?

Dennis

mgoodm3 · January 23, 2008 1:52AM

50

Longacre · January 23, 2008 2:03AM

55 with a sticker.

robkool · January 23, 2008 2:07AM

AU55...

fc · January 23, 2008 2:09AM

tough to grade with a lack of brighter lighting. i think i see wear on
parts of the hair so i will shout out AU58.

ElKevvo · January 23, 2008 2:09AM

Not sure about the grade but a really nice looking coin!

K

Dennis88 · January 23, 2008 3:51AM

<< <i>55 with a sticker. >>

STONE · January 23, 2008 4:24AM

53

because no one has said this grade

Dennis88 · January 23, 2008 5:00AM

The coin is raw, so I might need to make clear that we are talking about my grade/attribution.

Dennis

jmj3esq · January 23, 2008 5:13AM

53

NumisOxide · January 23, 2008 5:21AM

XF-40

Is the spot under the wreath a result of corrosion?

richardshipp · January 23, 2008 5:23AM

It's hard to see in the pics but it looks pretty nice.

I'd guess AU53 which is kind of neat on an 1853 coin.

Dennis88 · January 23, 2008 9:16AM

TTT

jimmymac · January 23, 2008 9:20AM

nice detail on both sides - leaves in wreath look exceptionally detailed - would like to see a better, close up, but I will say AU 58.

Dennis88 · January 23, 2008 10:41PM

The coin is raw, and I personally grade it AU-55 because of the weak strike on the stars. When submitted, I guess it will go 58 and that was how the seller graded it.

Dennis

Longacre · January 24, 2008 12:32AM

<< <i>The coin is raw, and I personally grade it AU-55 because of the weak strike on the stars. When submitted, I guess it will go 58 and that was how the seller graded it.

Dennis >>

I would put a sticker on that coin as a 55. If it goes 58 at the services, I cannot guarantee a Longacre Sticker™

New purchase: 1853 Large Cent/Guess the grade

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