If posters want me to call this one off, I will. If not, some hints…..
1) there are 4 major varieties for 1880-CC’s. This coin is one of those.
2) 2 of the 4 can be eliminated immediately by simply looking at the rev.
3) the remaining 2 have distinct characteristics that determine which of the 2 this coin is.
4) correct answer can either be the VAM # or the commonly used description.
If no one gets it tonight I’ll post the answer tomorrow @ 9 AM Eastern.
One correct grade answer but without the variety included. A couple correct variety guesses.
Apologies to all:
1) I didn’t anticipate the difficulty with the variety;
2) the pics weren’t the greatest.
But, they were enough to determine the correct variety. While the upper flag of the 7 on the obv was tough to see, the rev had the obvious indicator.
The 4 major 1880-CC varieties by # are the 4,5,6 & 7. The 4 & 7 were eliminated immediately as the eagle’s breast feathers are concave in the center (rev of 78). That left the 5&6 as the possibilities (rev of 79). On the VAM 6 rev, there are die chips in both of the C’s in “CC”. That left the VAM 5 as the correct answer. Verification is a small die line bar between the left end of the branch to the top of the upper feather end of the arrows. It would be distinct in a better pic but still was visible enough to see in the post.
Correct answer would either be VAM 5 or the commonly used 8/high 7.
Finally, when I’m up, I try not to post a “layup”. My bad on this one, though. I think better pics would definitely have been helpful!
One correct grade answer but without the variety included. A couple correct variety guesses.
Apologies to all:
1) I didn’t anticipate the difficulty with the variety;
2) the pics weren’t the greatest.
But, they were enough to determine the correct variety. While the upper flag of the 7 on the obv was tough to see, the rev had the obvious indicator.
The 4 major 1880-CC varieties by # are the 4,5,6 & 7. The 4 & 7 were eliminated immediately as the eagle’s breast feathers are concave in the center (rev of 78). That left the 5&6 as the possibilities (rev of 79). On the VAM 6 rev, there are die chips in both of the C’s in “CC”. That left the VAM 5 as the correct answer. Verification is a small die line bar between the left end of the branch to the top of the upper feather end of the arrows. It would be distinct in a better pic but still was visible enough to see in the post.
Correct answer would either be VAM 5 or the commonly used 8/high 7.
Finally, when I’m up, I try not to post a “layup”. My bad on this one, though. I think better pics would definitely have been helpful!
It took while but I finally say the die gouge on the reverse. I had thought it was a low 7 at first. I could not clarify that the high 7 from the date. Also, the date position led me to the high 7.
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AU53
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
45
62
EF40
55+
A huge range in grades again - 40 to 62. @marcmoish got it. PCGS XF45.
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45
MS62 already taken MS 61.
53
62+
Guys, the grade was revealed five posts ago lol. @marcmoish is up.
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64
66+
65+
65+
67
MS64+
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
63
62
MS66
66
@Copperindian wins this round.
OK, let’s try this one:
Grade + variety. Remember, per the OP’s guidelines, one guess per member per day.
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
MS64 1880 CC 8 over low 7.
MS63 1880 CC 8 over low 7
MS63+
8/Low 7
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64+
MS65 8 over low 7
relicsncoins you need to add the variety
MS64 CAC 8 over low 7
MY lord - did we get the wrong variety? I don't know them, I just copied Jfriedman.
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64
If posters want me to call this one off, I will. If not, some hints…..
1) there are 4 major varieties for 1880-CC’s. This coin is one of those.
2) 2 of the 4 can be eliminated immediately by simply looking at the rev.
3) the remaining 2 have distinct characteristics that determine which of the 2 this coin is.
4) correct answer can either be the VAM # or the commonly used description.
If no one gets it tonight I’ll post the answer tomorrow @ 9 AM Eastern.
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
MS63 Rev of 79 8 over high 7
I don’t know the variety so I’ll sit this one out however I like the grade at 65+.
62
Idk the other info either.
The photos could be a little clearer, they don't blow up very well.
I think you are right.
MS64 Vam5 8/7 high.
MS 65 1880CC rev. '79 8 over low 7
One correct grade answer but without the variety included. A couple correct variety guesses.
Apologies to all:
1) I didn’t anticipate the difficulty with the variety;
2) the pics weren’t the greatest.
But, they were enough to determine the correct variety. While the upper flag of the 7 on the obv was tough to see, the rev had the obvious indicator.
The 4 major 1880-CC varieties by # are the 4,5,6 & 7. The 4 & 7 were eliminated immediately as the eagle’s breast feathers are concave in the center (rev of 78). That left the 5&6 as the possibilities (rev of 79). On the VAM 6 rev, there are die chips in both of the C’s in “CC”. That left the VAM 5 as the correct answer. Verification is a small die line bar between the left end of the branch to the top of the upper feather end of the arrows. It would be distinct in a better pic but still was visible enough to see in the post.
Correct answer would either be VAM 5 or the commonly used 8/high 7.
Finally, when I’m up, I try not to post a “layup”. My bad on this one, though. I think better pics would definitely have been helpful!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
Let’s try this one:
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
It took while but I finally say the die gouge on the reverse. I had thought it was a low 7 at first. I could not clarify that the high 7 from the date. Also, the date position led me to the high 7.
MS64 FB
MS65 FB
That was fast! @PickinndGrinnin - you’re up!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon