Home› U.S. Coin Forum

Just picked up a nice 1850 Large Cent - Grade Opinions / Population Report?

TheHamrTheHamr Posts: 59
in U.S. Coin Forum
Hi guys and gals,

I recently started a collection of large cents and picked this one up today. I'm curious what you all think the coin will grade. Any opinions or comments are most welcome.

Lastly if anyone could post a population report for me it would be much appreciated!

Thanks all!

Sorry for the poor pic quality, I'll get better pics when it arrives.

image

image
Cards: I collect Austin Kearns, Curt Schilling, Erubiel Durazo, Junior Spivey, Mark Prior, and Randy Johnson.
Coins: I collect silver and gold coins.

Comments

  • richardshipprichardshipp Posts: 5,647 ✭✭✭
    Looks like great detail but can't possibly grade because of the pictures (at least I can't)
  • 291fifth291fifth Posts: 24,710 ✭✭✭✭✭
    AU55 details but possibly cleaned and retoned.
    All glory is fleeting.
  • TheHamrTheHamr Posts: 59


    << <i>AU55 details but possibly cleaned and retoned. >>



    Seems a bit crisper then AU55 to me. Anyone else?
    Cards: I collect Austin Kearns, Curt Schilling, Erubiel Durazo, Junior Spivey, Mark Prior, and Randy Johnson.
    Coins: I collect silver and gold coins.
  • ShortgapbobShortgapbob Posts: 2,332 ✭✭✭
    I think it's about AU-55. There looks to be a touch of wear noticeable on the bow and wreath on the reverse. Something seems odd with the color though. The coin seems to be darker on the field areas right next to the devices, like the darker areas around the stars.
    "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." -- Aristotle

    For a large selection of U.S. Coins & Currency, visit The Reeded Edge's online webstore at the link below.

    The Reeded Edge
  • MyqqyMyqqy Posts: 9,777 ✭
    My guess would be 55 as well- and the print would drive me nuts...
    My style is impetuous, my defense is impregnable !
  • TheHamrTheHamr Posts: 59


    << <i>and the print would drive me nuts... >>



    Please explain ... what do you mean?
    Cards: I collect Austin Kearns, Curt Schilling, Erubiel Durazo, Junior Spivey, Mark Prior, and Randy Johnson.
    Coins: I collect silver and gold coins.
  • CladiatorCladiator Posts: 18,257 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Kinda looks like a rather large fingerprint on the obverse.
  • Rob85635Rob85635 Posts: 1,230 ✭✭✭
    I have access to online pop report, cant properly copy / paste the three lines for pops of this coin in bn / rb / rd. Any advice?
    Rob the Newbie
  • Rob85635Rob85635 Posts: 1,230 ✭✭✭
    PCGS No Date Den Variety Desig VG F VF 40 45 50 53 55 58 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 Total
    1877 1847 1C MSBN 4 1 18 9 11 7 11 21 25 3 10 32 27 6 1 186
    1878 1847 1C MSRB 1 1 16 21 6 1 46
    1879 1847 1C MSRD 1 1 2
    1880 1847/47 1C Large/Small 47 MSBN 2 1 2 3 1 1 2 6 1 19
    1881 1847/47 1C Large/Small 47 MSRB 1 1
    1883 1848 1C MSBN 4 5 20 5 17 15 13 17 18 2 1 10 21 41 7 196
    1884 1848 1C MSRB 3 1 2 3 14 27 11 1 62
    1885 1848 1C MSRD 1 1 2
    1886 1849 1C MSBN 1 3 9 2 7 15 2 13 14 1 3 8 14 12 2 107
    1887 1849 1C MSRB 1 8 5 4 18
    1888 1849 1C MSRD 2 2
    1889 1850 1C MSBN 2 11 9 14 12 8 20 13 1 3 21 54 68 35 6 278
    1890 1850 1C MSRB 1 1 1 1 44 131 76 2 257
    1891 1850 1C MSRD 3 24 15 42

    Rob the Newbie
  • Rob85635Rob85635 Posts: 1,230 ✭✭✭
    Dangit, it wont keep source formatting, let me try other ways later, bedtime.
    Rob the Newbie
  • TheHamrTheHamr Posts: 59
    Will the "bn" line paste on it's own with respective grades? I can't imagine this would grade a "rb" or "rd"

    .... and thank you very much!
    Cards: I collect Austin Kearns, Curt Schilling, Erubiel Durazo, Junior Spivey, Mark Prior, and Randy Johnson.
    Coins: I collect silver and gold coins.
  • TheHamrTheHamr Posts: 59


    << <i>Dangit, it wont keep source formatting, let me try other ways later, bedtime. >>



    Thank you very much for your efforts!
    Cards: I collect Austin Kearns, Curt Schilling, Erubiel Durazo, Junior Spivey, Mark Prior, and Randy Johnson.
    Coins: I collect silver and gold coins.
  • 1798CentCollector1798CentCollector Posts: 736
    Don't bother with the pop reports. They are of absolutely no value with early coppers, especially circulated late dates. Most coppers are not slabbed. Identify the variety and determine the rarity and value from the Noyes or Robinson (CRQ) price guides. The coin has nice detail, but it's been cleaned and retoned and would net grade lower by EAC standards. If you like the late dates, and have a more than passing interest in large cents, get yourself Grellman atttribution guide and learn how to attribute these coins.

    Good luck with your large cent collecting
  • TheHamrTheHamr Posts: 59
    Thank you. I see I have a lot more to learn. This coin was represented to me as a much higher grade and I fell in the trap.
    Cards: I collect Austin Kearns, Curt Schilling, Erubiel Durazo, Junior Spivey, Mark Prior, and Randy Johnson.
    Coins: I collect silver and gold coins.
  • 1798CentCollector1798CentCollector Posts: 736
    You were probably sold the coin based on the sharpness grade only. The net grade determines the value by EAC standards. Net grade is the sharpness grade less grade points for problems, if any. Excessive marks, cleaning, recoloring, corrosion, damage, etc., lowers the net grade. You have a nicely detailed cent, there is wear on the high points. Check out uscents.com for a decent grading guide to assist you with the braided hair cents. Cleaning and recoloring will net the grade 5-10 points down IMO, or more in obvious and poorly done cases. Except for rare varieties, your late dates can typically be found in high grades and condition. So look always for the quality and good color here.
  • TheHamrTheHamr Posts: 59
    1798CentCollector thank you!
    Cards: I collect Austin Kearns, Curt Schilling, Erubiel Durazo, Junior Spivey, Mark Prior, and Randy Johnson.
    Coins: I collect silver and gold coins.
  • 1798CentCollector1798CentCollector Posts: 736
    No problem. This is a fascinating and rewarding area of study and collecting to pursue - and with many opportunities. Good luck

Leave a Comment

BoldItalicStrikethroughOrdered listUnordered list
Format
SpoilerCodeQuote
Heading 2Heading 1
Emoji
:):D:(;):/:o:s:p:'(:|B):#:*<3o:)>:)
Url
Image
Align leftAlign centerAlign rightToggle HTML viewToggle full pageToggle lights
Drop image/file
Home • U.S. Coin ForumComment As ...