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I was out at a small shop two weeks ago and picked up some Large cents and
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did not look at them till i got home, I need to go back asap. The guy that was helping me was smiling when i asked him the price on some of at the time junkey looking coins. They where sliked well worn and rusted looking Large Cent he tells me $20 for the lot 7 in total the othere's will be back in a week or so. Here is one i just got back. What do you think of this rust bucket? 
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But since there is a 1799 electrotype in another thread right now, it can't hurt to ask...
1. Does that grayish corrosion look raised or more like it could be lead underneath a copper plating?
2. Any seam visible on the edge?
3. What does it weigh?
This one doesn't scream "electrotype" to me, but with that kind of corrosion, it's something to consider.
But, either way - great pick! Even if it is an electro, it's worth several times what you paid for the whole lot
The distinctive die state III cuds are evident.
The color and porosity looks unusual. This would obviously be a major score if its genuine.
Good luck!
<< <i>I'd assume the 4 is a crosslet 4, though I can't tell from the pic due to damage or corrosion.
The distinctive die state III cuds are evident.
The color and porosity looks unusual. This would obviously be a major score if its genuine.
Good luck! >>
Well this is what it came back as~
Cert Verification # : 28257219
PCGS Coin # : 1504
Date, mintmark : 1804
Denomination :1C
Country : The United States of America
Grade : Genuine - AU Details (97 - Environmental Damage)
Mintage : 96,500
Holder Type
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I knew it would happen.
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
My opinion earlier was just barely EF.....
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WOW!
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<< <i>The guy that was helping me was smiling when i asked him the price on some of at the time junkey looking coins. They where sliked well worn and rusted looking Large Cent he tells me $20 for the lot 7 in total >>
Whoa...nice find. Amazing, really. WTG!
This happened at a coin shop or some other place? And why was the guy smiling when you asked for a price? Not sure I get that part.
Lance.
My Early Large Cents
A rare die variety I could see missing. But I'm pretty sure at least noticing a date is coins101.
Congrats to type2 - still smh!
<< <i>No. Probably worth around $2500 if sold raw at auction. >>
But its not raw, its in a AUdetails holder from PCGS.
My Early Large Cents
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Lance.
I think he thought i was buying junk and i did as well till i went home and starte looking at them. But the way I looked at it at the time was i'm paying less then $5 ea and if i sell them i can get $20 ea so what do i have to lose.
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<< <i>This happened at a coin shop or some other place? And why was the guy smiling when you asked for a price? Not sure I get that part.
Lance.
I think he thought i was buying junk and i did as well till i went home and starte looking at them. But the way I looked at it at the time was i'm paying less then $5 ea and if i sell them i can get $20 ea so what do i have to lose.
Nothing. Where shall I send the $140 ($20@ times 7). Plus shipping of course.
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<< <i>So what are you going to do for the guy who was so nice to you? >>
Go back and buy some more if he has any more.
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<< <i>So what are you going to do for the guy who was so nice to you? >>
Go back and buy some more if he has any more.
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