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what to do @ 179? Cent...

I regret that I do not have the ability to post out a good pic - I have not seemed to be able to master the whole fine-grain picture thing yet, but hopefully you can help me anyway...

I have a cent. I can promise you that if graded it will be in the P01-P04 range.

I can make out most of the date but not all of it. It appears to match up to a 1799.

If submitted, would the fine folks at PCGS have a better shot at determining the actual date? The 4th digit is almost worn flat but the upper 55% is identical to the preceding number which is a 9.

Feedback and thanks!

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  • As highly studied as those dies are, is it possible that a date isn't even need to date the coin?

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  • notwilightnotwilight Posts: 12,864 ✭✭✭
    There are lots of experts who could date it for you given good photos and lots of board members who would be glad to photograph it for you. PM if you'd like to send it to me for shots and a post. --jerry
  • Good news (I think)...

    I have spent the last 30 mites with a caliper and the pics I found on the PCGS site measuring, scaling and identifying the teensy differences between the placement of the 98 and 99.

    Reverse and obverse both indicate a 99.

    I still will likely take up your offer on shooting it...Sit tight and I will get hold of you in the next week or so.

    Thanks for the offer!
  • sumnomsumnom Posts: 5,963 ✭✭✭
    There are a few large cent people here, including myself, who would love to see the images. Don't forget to post them when you get them!

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