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Comments on my latest NEWP --- 1805 1/2 Cent --- opinions sought
pursuitofliberty
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Recently I purchased an early copper from one of our board members to include in my raw type set.
The coin was slabbed when I purchased her, but she's free again now, and residing in a Whitman Classic Type Album (similar to a 7070, although this is a two album set).
I was (and am) quite happy with the quality of the piece, but would appreciate any opinions from the copper guys, EAC'ers, or anyone else who wants to chime in.
I really am more of a silver and nickel guy, and my targeted grade ranges are typically higher than this piece, so maybe I will learn a little more by hearing what you think.
Based on all my studying and knowledge I have an opinion on grade, both my own and that of the TPG who had slabbed it, and I also have a feeling for surface quality and the like ... but again, I would really love to hear your take, especially if you specialize in these.
Here she is;
The coin was slabbed when I purchased her, but she's free again now, and residing in a Whitman Classic Type Album (similar to a 7070, although this is a two album set).
I was (and am) quite happy with the quality of the piece, but would appreciate any opinions from the copper guys, EAC'ers, or anyone else who wants to chime in.
I really am more of a silver and nickel guy, and my targeted grade ranges are typically higher than this piece, so maybe I will learn a little more by hearing what you think.
Based on all my studying and knowledge I have an opinion on grade, both my own and that of the TPG who had slabbed it, and I also have a feeling for surface quality and the like ... but again, I would really love to hear your take, especially if you specialize in these.
Here she is;
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
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Box of 20
SeaEagleCoins: 11/14/54-4/5/12. Miss you Larry!
As a group the 1805 half cents are scarcer than the 1804 and 1806 half cents. This piece is slightly scarcer than the 1805 large 5 stemless variety. The other two 1805 half cent varieites, C-2 (rare) and C-3 (very scarce), are the small 5 stems varieties.
The grade for most folks would be VF-25 to 30. A few EAC people would call it Fine-15 but charge VF money so you end up in the same place.
--Jerry
Not really looking for much these days but if I were, it might be a toner.
Al ... cost me some silver, that's for sure!
Ankur ... rough? If you care to elaborate either here or PM, I'm all ears (or eyes as the case may be)
Bill, Thank you again ... yes, it is a C-4, and Bill's attribution and scarcity information is spot on IMO (of course my opinion carries much less weight)
Jerry, no, the color is not quite right in my photo ... a little too much contast (??) probably. It's definately a bit more of that dark mahogany (??) brown then the picture, now that I look again. I'll have to work on that. As for keeping it in the slab, well, I crack a lot of them out, so I'll probably be a great moneymaker for the TPG's down the road.
Greg ... Thanks! and good luck with your newest hunt!
Please keep them coming ... the more I can learn the better
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
I knew it would happen.
She epitomizes a classic coin that has kept her origins.
Not much tampering on that one!!
The fields are wonderful.....not to mention the devices....her 'Mona Lisa' smile is contagious.
Congrats!!!
Goldbully ... love the Mona Lisa smile comment ... it's funny, but I agree and actually look for that in Bust coinage ... some dies and coins have it, some don't
any EACer's care to provide a synopsis from the picture?
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
great coin!!