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GTG 1844 Large Cent Grade Revealed!

RLSnapperRLSnapper Posts: 582 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited September 18, 2023 4:26AM in U.S. Coin Forum

I am considering buying this cent. I would appreciate some expert opinions on the grade. Thanks!

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    maymay Posts: 1,700 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Wow, great coin. Maybe a 63? I'm no expert on copper. :)

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    scotty4449scotty4449 Posts: 718 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice! 64 BN

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    jughead1893jughead1893 Posts: 2,051 ✭✭✭✭✭

    64

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    privatecoinprivatecoin Posts: 3,782 ✭✭✭✭✭

    64bn

    Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value. Zero. Voltaire. Ebay coinbowlllc

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    CoinscratchCoinscratch Posts: 10,896 ✭✭✭✭✭

    No expert here but I see 64/65 BN.

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    Dave99BDave99B Posts: 8,913 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Beautiful 1844 example. I’ll go 64BN.

    Dave

    Always looking for original, better date VF20-VF35 Barber quarters and halves, and a quality beer.
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    291fifth291fifth Posts: 25,170 ✭✭✭✭✭

    64 brown

    All glory is fleeting.
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    stevekstevek Posts: 32,239 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Love it. Original skin, still retaining a touch of mint luster. Beautiful!

    Whatever the grade, if you decide to sell, it should receive a nice premium.

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    Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 12,087 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Looks like most of crowd is voting 64 BN, and I agree.

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    Mr_SpudMr_Spud Posts: 7,159 ✭✭✭✭✭

    65

    Mr_Spud

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    SmudgeSmudge Posts: 9,967 ✭✭✭✭✭

    63bn

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    AotearoaAotearoa Posts: 1,621 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I’ll go along with 64+/-. Is there a bit of corrosion above the “I” in Liberty?

    Smitten with DBLCs.

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    Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 12,087 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Aotearoa said:
    I’ll go along with 64+/-. Is there a bit of corrosion above the “I” in Liberty?

    A little spot of verdigris, I think, as it’s green. Not sure if that’s considered corrosion by some, or a precursor to corrosion if it’s not stable and left untreated.

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    RLSnapperRLSnapper Posts: 582 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks to everyone. You guys nailed it! Special thanks to @Aotearoa for pointing out the spot of verdigris. Now that I see the spot I can't unsee it and will pass on this coin. Patience I say to myself.

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    logger7logger7 Posts: 9,638 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Can this coin be successfully conserved?

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    Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 12,087 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @logger7 said:
    Can this coin be successfully conserved?

    Possibly, BUT it looks like someone tried previously, based on the color around it.
    This may be an indication that it’s neutralized.

    If it was mine and raw, I would see if a thorn could carefully pick it off. I would be very hesitant to try to apply any chemicals, including acetone. In a 64 holder, no way, nothing but downside.

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