Help with some pennies?
brian70
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Hi, I'm new to collecting and I just came by a handul of coronet head pennies from the mid 1800's. I was wondering how to go about getting them appraised. Most of them are in very good condition (if in need of a cleaning - and I'll accept tips on that, too!).
The dates are: 1832, 1842, 1847, 1852, 1857
I also have a coin from 1787 with a sheild on one side. It's quite worn, though, and I'm not even sure what nationality it is.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
The dates are: 1832, 1842, 1847, 1852, 1857
I also have a coin from 1787 with a sheild on one side. It's quite worn, though, and I'm not even sure what nationality it is.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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<< <i>The 1787 may be a New Jersey copper. Is there a horse head on the other side? >>
Exactly my thought, and I read through the posts to see if anyone else caught that. I second the emotion.
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#2 looks to be a Connecticut copper.
Registry 1909-1958 Proof Lincolns
The problem is they were cleaned at some point.
They should be all brown. Even with the cleaning they still have some value.
Something to hang on to just for the memory of where they came from.
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#1 New Jersey copper,
A VERY COOL coin.
<< <i>#1 is a New Jersey copper.
#2 looks to be a Connecticut copper.
#1 is correct--A 1787 NJ Copper
#2 is not a CT copper. It is a 1799 Great Britain copper... I'm not sure of the denomination since I can's see the size, but my guess is farthing or half penny. Below the seated woman (Britania), you can see 1799.
As far as the other pieces, I don't think much will carry a lot of value, since they seem to have some damage--probably each worth less than $15. The 1893 quarter looks to be original and grades Good. Not worth a lot (~$5), but still a nice piece.
The NJ copper seems to be quite corroded and cleaned, but since these coins sell pretty high in undamaged (or lightly corroded) condition with few details available, I'd think you'd get at least $20 for it. Since I'm no copper expert, someone else should chime in on that one. The details, though, look to be at least Fine.
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Jeremy
By the way, did anyone say yet. DO NOT CLEAN THEM
Oh, and thanks for the link Tumuss.
Under the circumstances I'll probably hang on to them. I only asked because I've heard of old pennies fetching large sums. I like large sums.