I'm expecting a Genuine, but will PCGS grade this 1793 Liberty Cap Cent?

PerryHall

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<< <i>This coin is worth around $3000. >>



While I dont personally think it would grade, I definetly think getting it into a pcgs slab (even genuine) is a must do. >>



Agree. A PCGS slab will definitely enhance the value of this coin if you ever needed to sell it.

rays

This coin doesn't have much meat left. I can't see it ever grading above a 1. The grading services allow substantial leeway for these early coin with problems, so it might be gradable, but I doubt it. Nevertheless, I think its worth a shot.

'93 Liberty caps used to worth $1000 per grade point. Now, more like $2500. Mine is a PCGS G-6.

AnkurJ

Very nice example Rays!

fivecents

Looks like it will genuine at PCGS.



<< <i> see a little man at 6 o'clock. nothing else. >>




<< <i>Is he in a boat? >>


Too Funny!!!!

ziggy29

That it's an 18th Century U.S. mint issue gives it at least a remote chance of getting a grade; these are given a lot more leeway for damage and problems than most other coins. Having said that, I still think a grade is a long shot (but with at least a remote possibility unlike a similar large cent dated 1851).

crypto79

I think your 3000$ estimate is a bit high as a more popular Chains in similar condition's would have a hard time getting that much. But I am not a copper guy so I wouldn't listen to me

AnkurJ

<< <i>I think your 3000$ estimate is a bit high as a more popular Chains in similar condition's would have a hard time getting that much. But I am not a copper guy so I wouldn't listen to me >>




Chain cents a very easy to find. These are not. That is why they are priced much higher. Many copper dealers don't even have these in stock regularly.

BaseballAbs

Looks like it has a piece of food stuck in one of the holes on the obverse. Might want to get that out.

rays

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<< <i>I think your 3000$ estimate is a bit high as a more popular Chains in similar condition's would have a hard time getting that much. But I am not a copper guy so I wouldn't listen to me >>




Chain cents a very easy to find. These are not. That is why they are priced much higher. Many copper dealers don't even have these in stock regularly. >>



1793 Liberty caps are worth more in all grades than chains, even S-1 Ameris.

Colorfulcoins

As a point of comparison, here's my PO01 1793 Cap. Mine was easy as it has the die crack at 12:00 (sorry the pic is small - its from my PocketPiece Registry Set).

fcloud

I think there is too much stuff going on that just happens to a coin that old, but enough to keep it a genuine holder.