1846 Large Cent - New Member Photo Attempt and Questions
illini420
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Hello everyone. I've been lurking on these boards for a few weeks or so and finally decided to sign up. Used to collect coins when I was young, mostly going though all the change of parent's retail business. Fun stuff. Started to get back into it more recently.
I'm not really good at grading coins, nor am I any good at coin photography as you'll see. However, I've had an 1846 Large Cent that I received as a gift (around 20 years ago) that I was never able to stick a grade on. The obverse is rough and has some big scrapes on it, maybe even a little corrosion. But, the reverse looks great, lots of red and lots of detail. Hard to believe it's the same coin if it's not in your hand. Regardless of the grade and/or value, I really like the reverse and will probably use it in my 7070 type set (with the reverse facing front).
Anyway, thought I'd share this with you all and would appreciate any comments. Sorry about the poor pictures, never thought taking a picture of a coin would be that tough. Plus my camera is very cheap.
1846 Large Cent Obverse
1846 Large Cent Reverse
Always wondered how the coin got so beat up on one side, while staying fairly new on the other. Any ideas?
I'm not really good at grading coins, nor am I any good at coin photography as you'll see. However, I've had an 1846 Large Cent that I received as a gift (around 20 years ago) that I was never able to stick a grade on. The obverse is rough and has some big scrapes on it, maybe even a little corrosion. But, the reverse looks great, lots of red and lots of detail. Hard to believe it's the same coin if it's not in your hand. Regardless of the grade and/or value, I really like the reverse and will probably use it in my 7070 type set (with the reverse facing front).
Anyway, thought I'd share this with you all and would appreciate any comments. Sorry about the poor pictures, never thought taking a picture of a coin would be that tough. Plus my camera is very cheap.
1846 Large Cent Obverse
1846 Large Cent Reverse
Always wondered how the coin got so beat up on one side, while staying fairly new on the other. Any ideas?
Michael Kittle Rare Coins --- 1908-S Indian Head Cent Grading Set --- No. 1 1909 Mint Set --- Kittlecoins on Facebook --- Long Beach Table 448
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I think the coin has a "VF details" grade, but the damage on the obverse makes it unattractive. I would not include it in my type set.
-Paul
Good coin to use for a 7070 because that's about all it's good for with that corrosion.
About those pics...do a search here on photography. Tons of info on that subject.
To me the cent looks pretty much whipped and not worth much.
Doesn't mean you can't keep it and enjoy it though.
-Mark
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Either pass on this one or look for another example as this one has significant damage...
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I agree with the grade assessments and comments. Pics are a little too fuzzy to attribute the variety.
The red is due to a heavy polishing job, it is not 'real' red. A nice brown coin with VF details and no damage can be had for around $30, so unless you want this in your set for sentimental reasons, I would go that route. And I think that once you are 'back into coins' for a while and gain more experience, you will understand why.
Greg
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any way found. A good oil soak ends the corrosion.
And in years to come you will be its keeper.
Handle her carefully because the coin will be more
desired in future years.
I don't mind experimenting on this coin a little since it's not high value, but I don't want to ruin it (any more than it is already at least). Thanks again everyone!!
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