1808 half cent

dsessom · November 5, 2009 1:53AM

I'm putting together a modest PCGS registry US type set, and was hunting for an early half cent for the slot this morning and came across this one. Most early copper has some sort of flaw, spots, markings, etc that detract from the overall eye appeal. Even though this one is a low grade F12, I just couldn't pass it up! I thought I'd post it here to share.

The details and overall color are excellent for the assigned grade I think. This one is a Cohen-3, R1 - whatever that means.

I'm guessing it's a variety?

doh · November 5, 2009 1:53AM

Love those smooth brown planchets!

ColonialCoinUnion · November 5, 2009 2:01AM

I think I like it a lot!

RyGuy · November 5, 2009 2:03AM

Very nice, clean surfaces. Like it!

notwilight · November 5, 2009 2:10AM

1808 is not an easy date and I like it because the second 8 was made from two small o's instead of an 8. Very nice coin for that grade. Check your PMs.

--Jerry

grip · November 5, 2009 2:16AM

<< Very nice, clean surfaces. Like it! >>

richardshipp · November 5, 2009 2:26AM

I like it a lot. Very attractive. Congrats!

dsessom · November 5, 2009 2:41AM

Thank you for all the complements! I found it at Bellisario Rare Coin Gallery, for anyone interested. Nice website at: http://www.brcgcoins.com/

jmski52 · November 5, 2009 3:15AM

The details and overall color are excellent for the assigned grade I think.

I think so too. Nice Coin!

zeebob · November 5, 2009 3:41AM

That's a GREAT coin!

dsessom · November 5, 2009 4:57AM

<< That's a GREAT coin! >>

Thanks Bob!

sumnom · February 25, 2011 1:00PM

<< 1808 is not an easy date and I like it because the second 8 was made from two small o's instead of an 8. Very nice coin for that grade. Check your PMs.

--Jerry >>

Is C-3 tough to find? I just picked one up a few days ago in VF with much the same look as the one in this thread. Maybe it seemed easy since it was just in the display case and I asked for it.

rxer · February 25, 2011 1:06PM

nice looking coin - might not be rare but the nice
looking ones seem to be few and far between

Broadstruck · February 25, 2011 1:07PM

sumnom · February 25, 2011 1:08PM

Yes, whether it is rare or not, it is a very nice looking example.

golden · February 25, 2011 1:14PM

Very nice Half Cent. .

Raybo · February 25, 2011 1:27PM

That certainly is a beauty dsessom!

GrumpyEd · February 25, 2011 3:43PM

Really neat half cent!

Billet7 · February 25, 2011 4:05PM

Very nice, I think you made an excellent choice. I have a similar one, it's a few grades higher, but has the same choice surfaces....actually, mine's a bit darker I think.

johnny9434 · February 26, 2011 3:11AM

a neat clean looking coin. wtg and thanks for sharing. best wishes

SamByrd · February 26, 2011 3:48AM

outstanding example. One would need to look at a lot of coins even in legitimate slabs to find an early half cent so nice. Very nice coin.

halfcentman · February 26, 2011 4:00AM

<< I'm putting together a modest PCGS registry US type set, and was hunting for an early half cent for the slot this morning and came across this one. Most early copper has some sort of flaw, spots, markings, etc that detract from the overall eye appeal. Even though this one is a low grade F12, I just couldn't pass it up! I thought I'd post it here to share.

The details and overall color are excellent for the assigned grade I think. This one is a Cohen-3, R1 - whatever that means.

I'm guessing it's a variety? >>

Yes, a Cohen-3 is the most common die marriage of the three varieties (the other two are overdates).

Nonetheless, that's a "kick-ass" commercial F12. You did a very nice job. I do not think you need me to tell you that (but I did anyway).

Greg

keyman64 · February 26, 2011 4:08AM

Very Cool, congrats!

jdillane · February 26, 2011 4:18AM

What's not to like?? I like both of em!!!

mdwoods · February 26, 2011 4:29AM

A lovely coin. That design keeps it's detail well.

dsessom · February 26, 2011 4:45AM

This thread is over a year old! How the heck did it get dug up again? LOL

GaCoinGuy · February 26, 2011 5:22AM

<< This thread is over a year old! How the heck did it get dug up again? LOL

>>

Who cares?

I love seeing circulated copper that still looks like that........

SamByrd · February 26, 2011 5:27AM

<< 

<< This thread is over a year old! How the heck did it get dug up again? LOL

>>

Who cares?

I love seeing circulated copper that still looks like that........ >>

sumnom · February 26, 2011 6:03AM

Since I recently purchased an 1808 half cent, I looked to see if there were any threads and lo I found yours. It's always nice to see some EAC.

1808 half cent

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