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1803 S-249 R2 Corrected Denominator 100 over 000 VG10 Sharpness VF20 but covered with microscopic roughness and there are some short scratches in the

1803 S-260 R1 Small Date, Large Fraction VF20 Sharpness VF35 but there are a couple rim bruises on both sides. Otherwise smooth and glossy with flow

1805 S-267 R1 F15 Sharpness EF40 but there is quite a bit of verdigris in protected areas on both sides, especially on the reverse. Some of the verd

1807 S-271 R1 "Comet" Obverse VG10 Glossy light to medium chocolate brown and steel. Close to F12 but there is a small planchet flake on...

1807 S-276 R1 Large Fraction G6 A couple points sharper but covered with uniform fine roughness. A small spot of greenish verdigris at the top of th

1808 S-279 R1 G5 Slightly sharper but there is a fresh scuff on the lower part of the obverse, strongest on star 3. Otherwise smooth with glossy med

1809 S-280 R2 VG7 Slightly glossy reddish brown and steel with medium brown toning on the devices. No notable marks. The date and legends are clear

1810 S-283 R2 F15 Sharper by at least 5 points but there are a couple old, light scratches in the field right of star 2. Otherwise just minor contac

1812 S-288 R2 Large Date VG8 Sharpness F15 but dull from uniform very fine granularity covering both sides. No verdigris but there is a vertical scr

1812 S-291 R2 F15 Attractive glossy steel brown and chocolate. The surfaces are smooth and the only marks are a dull nick at the rim above the back

1813 S-292 R2 VG7 Very slightly sharper but there are a couple old, light scratches on both sides including one on the neck and another from the chin

1814 S-294 R1 Crosslet 4 VG10 Sharpness at least EF45 but covered with light corrosion. Has the look of a nearly new cent that was lost in soil for

1814 S-294 R1 Crosslet 4 VG7 Sharpness F12 but slightly bent and there are traces of glue on the reverse. Otherwise nice with smooth, glossy brown a

1814 S-295 R1 Plain 4 VF20 Choice glossy medium brown and light chocolate. Smooth and quite nice for the grade, just lightly worn. Flowline frost c

Lot of 77 Early Coppers The majority (71 pieces) are early coppers found with a metal detector and all are in horrible condition. Contains colonials

1816 N-6 R2 VF30 Glossy medium brown and light chocolate with frost in protected areas. A beautiful cent, just very lightly worn on the devices. E-

1816 N-6 R2 VF25 Sharpness EF40 but covered with extremely fine granularity under frosty chocolate and steel brown toning. There are traces of very

1816 N-7 R3 VF25 Sharpness EF45 but dark and covered with microscopic roughness with shallow verdigris in protected areas, especially on the reverse.

1816 N-9 R3 VF35 Ten points shaper but there is a planchet chip in the field left of star 12 and a half dozen spots of very fine roughness on the obv

1816 N-9 R3 VF25 Ten points sharper but the toning is a bit dark. Looks smooth to the unaided eye but a glass reveals extremely fine roughness under

1817 N-16 R1 15-Star Obverse F12 Sharpness VF20 but the surfaces are covered with microscopic porosity. No marks or verdigris. Slightly glossy stee

Pair of Cents, 1819 & 1822 Includes 1819 N-2 R1 Large Date VF25 net F15 for microscopic granularity in protected areas, and 1822 N-2 R3 F15. B...

1819 N-9 R1 Small Date VF25 Glossy medium brown. Smooth with only trivial marks. MDS. The repunching over the R in AMERICA is weak but visible.

1820 N-10 R2 Large Date VF30 Choice glossy light chocolate brown. Smooth and quite nice for the grade. A tiny rim bruise over star 4 is the only no

1822 N-10 R2 VF25 Glossy medium brown. Smooth with just a few trivial marks including a couple ticks on the cheek. Sharply struck EDS.

Trio of Cents, 1822 & 1835 Includes 1822 N-10 R2 EDS F15+ net VG10 for some marks, 1822 N-11 R2 MDS G6 net G4 for a minor bend in the planchet,...

1823/2 N-1 R2 Overdate 3 over 2 F12 Sharpness near VF30 but covered with fine roughness. No verdigris and the only marks are a pin prick under star

1825 N-1 R4 F12 A few points sharper but there is a scratch on the right edge of the E in CENT and tooling around the M in AMERICA. Recolored steel

Pair of Cents, 1829 & 1831 Includes 1829 N-6 R1 Large Letters EDS F12, and 1831 N-12 R1 Large Letters VG8. Both are glossy brown and chocolate...

Trio of 1831 Cents grading G6 to VG7 Includes N-8 R3 TDS with large cud at TED-S, N-12 R6 (as a die state) M-LDS with a 1-point retained cud break at

1835 N-7/17 R1 Head of 1836 EF45+ Slightly sharper but there are a few tiny ticks on the cheek. Otherwise choice with frosty medium brown and light

1836 N-3 R1 VF20 Slightly sharper with a small area of microscopic roughness at NE in ONE. Otherwise smooth with glossy medium brown and light choco

1837 N-2 R2 Plain Hair Cord EF40 Choice frosty light to medium brown. Sharply struck and the only mark is a tiny rim bruise over the F in OF. EDS w

1837 N-12 R3 Beaded Hair Cord VF35 Sharpness at least 5 points better but lightly cleaned and retoned glossy medium brown and light chocolate with tr

Trio of Cents, 1838-1840 Includes 1838 N-12 R2 LDS VF20 net F12 for rim bruises, 1839 N-9 R2 Silly Head MDS VG10, and 1840 N-2 R2 Small 18 over Large

1839 N-8 R1 Type of 1840 VF35 Ten points sharper but recolored frosty dark chocolate brown and steel. No marks and the eye appeal is quite nice. E-

1839 N-10 R3 Booby Head EF40 Frosty light brown and tan. No defects, just light friction on the devices and some loose dirt in protected areas. A t

1840 N-9 R3 Large Date VF25+ Slightly sharper but there are a couple very faint scratches in the field before the portrait. Glossy light to medium b

1842 N-6 R1 Large Date VF30 Ten points sharper but there are some small contact marks on the obverse and traces of carbon in protected areas on both

1843 N-4 R1 Head of 1842, Reverse of 1844 VF30 Glossy chocolate brown with lighter brown toning on the highpoints. Smooth, just lightly worn. A sma

1843 N-5 R1 Type of 1844 VF25+ Sharpness VF35 but recolored frosty steel brown and chocolate with traces of very faded red in a few protected areas.

1844 N-1 R1 Repunched 1 EF45 Frosty tan and light brown with medium brown toning on the highpoints. No notable contact marks but a tiny puff of dark

Pair of Cents, 1845 & 1847 Includes 1845 N-5 R1 EDS (a) VF30 net VF25 for a couple light rim bruises, and 1847 N-6 R1 EDS (very scarce die stat...

1846 N-13 R4 Tall Date with Repunched 1 VF25 Choice glossy medium brown with frosty tan in protected areas. Smooth and attractive with trivial marks

1846 N-14 R3 Tall Date with Repunched 1 VF35+ Frosty medium brown and light chocolate. No defects, just light wear and a touch of fine dirt in prote

1846 N-14 R3 Tall Date with Repunched 1 VF35 Glossy medium brown and light chocolate. The surfaces are smooth and the only notable mark is a light s

1848 N-20 R3- Repunched 48 VF30 Glossy light brown and olive with flowline frost in protected areas. Smooth and attractive with light wear on the hi

Pair of Cents, 1848 & 1851 Includes 1848 N-29 R3 MDS VF30 and 1851 N-22 R4 LDS EF40 net VF30 for a rim dent. Both are glossy brown and chocola...

1849 N-8 R2 Repunched 9 VF30 Slightly sharper but there are some contact marks at the base of the hair bun. Otherwise smooth and free of notable mar

1850 N-21 R1 EF45 Frosty medium brown. No defects, just light friction on the highpoints. LDS, die state c, with two clearly defined rim cuds on th