Well I think it's drop dead gorgeous. But what do I know :+)

canadacolornut · October 13, 2009 8:16AM

Believe it or not this farthing is even better looking in hand and when rotated under light.

Just knockout, IMHO.

It's a proof farthing, 1799.

Any guesses on how PCGS graded it?

rwyarmch · October 13, 2009 9:48AM

Pr64BN? What's under the toning will count a lot with PCGS.

Did PCGS agree with our "Peck-sperts" on the P-1274 designation?

JCMhouston · October 13, 2009 9:58AM

Even though it's nearly impossible to guess what grade they gave it I'll take a stab. Peck 1274 in PR64 BN. The two flaws at the end of the reverse legend are the giveaway.

MacCrimmon · October 13, 2009 10:56AM

Nice color, but the fields look a bit 'fuzzy'.

Those hairlines will hammer a proof grade; I'd say a 62BN, or maybe a 63.

canadacolornut · October 13, 2009 7:45PM

Mac hit it on the head; PR 62 BR.

Actually I'm glad to see a knowledgeable collector make that grade appraisal since I
really thought PCGS was overly brutal with it.

I always get carried away by color; but at least I didn't pay big bucks for it.

I bought it raw as "UNC/Proof?" so I don't have any kick coming.

Thanks for the help.