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The obverse is several points sharper than the reverse, perhaps a 10/5 split. Fine roughness covers the fields and protected areas, strongest under E

Sharpness VG10 but covered with fine granularity. No verdigris but there are some fine scratches on both sides including some around the digits in th

Sharpness at least 10 points better but there are 4 dull rim nicks under the 796. The obverse is attractive and smooth but the upper half of the reve

Rather glossy olive brown and steel. The planchet is mostly smooth but there is microscopic roughness in protected areas on the reverse. No verdigri

Much sharper, at least VF20, but covered with fine to moderate pitting, strongest on the upper half of the reverse. No marks. Traces of light greeni

Ten points sharper but covered with uniform very fine roughness under glossy dark olive brown toning. No verdigris and the only mark is a small, bare

Glossy steel brown and light chocolate. No roughness or verdigris but there are may small marks. A depression in the planchet just right of the 6 an

Sharpness VG10 but covered with fine corrosion, strongest on the obverse where there are areas of moderate roughness. No verdigris. The only contact

A couple points sharper with uniform extremely fine roughness covering the planchet. No verdigris and only a few minor marks including a few small ch

Partly glossy steel brown and chocolate. Looks smooth but a glass reveals traces of microscopic roughness and a speck of verdigris at the top of the

Sharpness VF20 but the surfaces are covered with fine to moderate roughness mixed with a few small pits, and there are traces of greenish verdigris at

Dull dark steel and covered with fine roughness. The obverse is weaker than the reverse, perhaps a 1+/3 split, but the date is complete and easily re

The obverse is AG3, the reverse is Basal State-1. Glossy chocolate brown and steel. Smooth, just heavily worn. There are some light rim bruises at

Mostly glossy medium steel brown and chocolate. There are some faint hairline scratches inside the wreath and a couple small spots of very fine carbo

Sharpness VF20 but there is an obvious punch mark or attempted puncture under the fraction. Otherwise just minor marks including small rim nicks on th

The obverse is G5 but the reverse is significantly weaker, as always for this variety, perhaps Fair-2+. The surfaces are smooth and the edge shows no

Sharpness F12 but covered with fine roughness and there are some contact marks on the reverse. The roughness is strongest in the field off the lower

Partly glossy light to medium chocolate brown. No corrosion or verdigris, but there are some marks including myriad very fine hairline scratches on t

Sharpness VF20 but covered with fine to moderate granularity, strongest at the throat. Shallow verdigris covers the protected areas on both sides. J

Five points sharper but there are too many minor contact marks for the sharpness grade. A pair of tiny pin pricks over the upper end of the hair ribb

Partly glossy dark olive brown and lighter steel brown with areas of lighter brown on the reverse. Mostly smooth on the obverse but lightly corroded

Sharpness at least VF30, one of the sharpest known of the variety, but there is a patch of fine reddish corrosion and greenish verdigris at ON and CEN

Frosty chocolate brown and steel. The obverse is covered with extremely fine granularity and there is shallow crud in the protected areas on that sid

Very attractive frosty medium chocolate brown and steel. Smooth with trivial marks including a spot of darker olive brown toning tucked under the nos

Sharpness VF20, perhaps a bit better in some areas, but covered with fine roughness. The notable marks are a thin scratch on the shoulder and a small

Several points sharper with patches of fine roughness, especially on the reverse. No notable contact marks but there is a bit of verdigris in a rough

An attractive cent but there are some contact marks on otherwise smooth surfaces. The notable marks are a planchet chip in the hair under the B, a co

Sharper but moderately corroded on the obverse with heavier roughness on the reverse. No marks, just traces of verdigris visible under magnification.

Sharpness F12 overall, considerably better near the rims, but there are several dents on the portrait that have been partially smoothed by burnishing.

Smooth and attractive but there are a few nicks on both sides including one on the neck, another on the shoulder, a dull rim nick at the second S in S

Sharpness near VF25 but covered with small nicks and minor roughness under glossy olive brown toning. The notable marks are two thin diagonal nicks u

A couple points sharper but covered with fine to moderate roughness under glossy medium chocolate brown toning. The higher points are a lighter shade

Slightly glossy dark olive brown and steel. Covered with fine roughness, strongest on the reverse, and there are traces of verdigris on both sides.

Sharpness F12, perhaps a bit better in some areas, but covered with moderate corrosion. Shallow greenish olive verdigris shows in a few of the protec

Frosty light chocolate brown with darker steel brown toning on the highpoints and frosty lighter brown toning in protected areas. This cent is choice

A sharp cent that has decent eye appeal, but there are defects. Small contact marks are scattered over both sides and there are traces of fine roughn

Frosty dark steel brown and olive brown. No notable roughness or verdigris, only a few minor marks. The notable defects are a small planchet flake a

Glossy chocolate brown and light olive with a hint of reddish chocolate tone around the date and lowest curl. There are a couple light, old scratches

Sharpness EF40 but there is roughness at OF AMERICA, the fraction, and UNIT. The obverse is smooth and has excellent eye appeal. Attractive glossy c

Sharpness VF35 but covered with uniform fine granularity. A small carbon spot under the first S in STATES can help identify this cent; otherwise only

Glossy medium steel brown and chocolate. There are some small puffs of darker olive brown on the obverse and an area of reddish brown toning at D-S.

Sharpness VF30 with light corrosion covering most of the right half of the obverse. The remainder of the planchet is smooth. No verdigris. The best

Frosty medium chocolate and olive brown. Sharp and attractive but there are some contact marks. The notable ones are a half dozen hairline scratches

Slightly frosty chocolate and steel brown with lighter steel brown on the devices. A bit dull from fine roughness and there is crud and fine verdigri

Perhaps a point sharper, particularly on the obverse, but both sides are covered with uniform fine granularity. No verdigris, and the only marks are

Frosty dark steel brown and chocolate. The surfaces are smooth and free of verdigris. Only minor marks including a small pit on the lower edge of th

Sharpness F15 with a couple small patches of very fine corrosion in the field before the portrait and another at the O in ONE. A nick on the 1 in the

Very attractive glossy light to medium chocolate brown. The only notable mark is a small scratch or nick over the left side of the N in UNITED. MDS,

Glossy light olive brown and chocolate. Smooth with nice eye appeal and even wear. Just a couple rim nicks at the U in UNITED from choice. MDS. Ou

Frosty light chocolate and steel brown with reddish brown toning in protected areas. The obverse is mostly smooth with just a couple areas of microsc

Slightly glossy very dark olive brown and steel with slightly lighter toning on the highpoints. The fields and protected areas are covered with fine

Slightly glossy dark steel brown. Mostly smooth but there are small areas of fine roughness, strongest at ON in ONE. Several light scratches show in

The obverse is several points sharper but the reverse is weaker. Both sides are covered with fine to moderate roughness, and the fields on the obvers

Sharpness VF35 but expertly recolored glossy light olive and medium brown. The planchet is mostly smooth and the obverse is quite attractive, but the

Glossy olive and chocolate with a couple splashes of reddish chocolate brown at ST and OF at the top of the reverse. Smooth and attractive with only

Sharpness VF30 but cleaned and retoning, now an attractive glossy medium brown and light chocolate with traces of lighter tan in protected areas. Smo

Sharpness close to G4 but there are several fine, old scratches on the obverse and minor roughness covers the fields and protected areas on both sides

Partly glossy chocolate brown with slightly lighter brown toning on the highpoints. The gloss is subdued by a layer of oxidation that could (and shou

Rather glossy olive brown and steel with lighter brown in the field behind the portrait. There is fine verdigris and minor roughness visible under ma

Glossy chocolate brown with lighter brown on the devices. The only significant defect is an old, rather deep scratch from the top of the wreath down

At least 5 points sharper but there are several hairline scratches on the face with a few extending down onto the neck. All the scratches blend nicel

Glossy medium brown with reddish chocolate in protected areas. There are many dull ticks scattered over both sides, mostly on the reverse, and the su

Slightly glossy chocolate brown and steel. Looks smooth but a glass reveals microscopic roughness in the fields and protected areas. No verdigris an

A bit sharper but covered with moderate corrosion. No marks or verdigris. Dark olive brown and chocolate. The date is unreadable but most of the le

Glossy light olive and steel brown. Smooth with a few minor marks including a nick in the drapery, another on the curl left of the date, and several

Glossy light olive brown. Smooth with minor contact marks including a collection of small nicks at the chin. EDS. The date and legends are clear.

Glossy but ugly with a blotchy mix of olive brown, lighter brown, and reddish brown toning on moderately rough surfaces. The only contact marks is a

Mostly glossy dark chocolate and olive brown mottled with lighter brown and chocolate, particularly on the reverse. The surfaces are reasonably smoot

Very attractive glossy medium brown and light chocolate. Smooth with outstanding eye appeal for the grade. Just trivial marks including a couple fai

Slightly glossy dark olive brown with uniform fine granularity covering the planchet. The only marks are a few light scratches in the hair and a faint

Slightly glossy olive brown with lighter steel brown toning on the devices. The eye appeal is decent for the grade but the planchet is covered with f

Sharpness EF40 but dark and covered with fine to moderate granularity, strongest on the obverse. No verdigris or notable marks. Rather frosty dark o

Rather glossy chocolate and steel brown blending to olive brown in protected areas. Most of the planchet is decent, particularly on the reverse, but

Mostly smooth but a glass reveals microscopic roughness in the fields and protected areas. No verdigris, and the only marks are a thin nick on the se

Sharpness at least VG7 but there are several obvious scratches in the field before the portrait, all old and blended into the natural toning. Otherwi

A couple points sharper with traces of microscopic roughness in the fields, mostly before the portrait. No verdigris and the only notable marks are a

Sharpness near VF30 but there are a couple dull rim nicks or small bruises at the top of the obverse, a few ticks on the neck, and some hairline scrat

Rather glossy brown and steel, possibly retoned. Considerably sharper with smooth surfaces but there are numerous fine scratches on the upper part of

Glossy medium chocolate brown with areas of lighter coppery tan on the obverse from relatively fresh contact. In addition there are some older nicks

At least 5 points sharper but there is a very light scratch in the field left of the lower curls. Otherwise just trivial contact marks including a li

Glossy steel brown with frosty tan in protected areas. A light rim bruise at ER in LIBERTY is the only notable mark. The surfaces are smooth and thi

Steel and chocolate brown. Rather dull thanks to uniform fine pitting and granularity. No verdigris. The notable marks are a rim nick left of the L

Sharpness VF25 but recolored an uneven mix of olive brown, chocolate, and light brown. The surfaces are smooth and glossy but the uneven toning is a

Ten points sharper but lightly burnished and recolored glossy dark olive brown with frosty light brown and golden tan in protected areas. Tiny peeps

Close to EF40 but there are a couple minor contact marks in the field off the hair ribbon. Lightly worn with excellent eye appeal. Glossy medium bro

A few points sharper but covered with fine to moderate roughness, strongest on the obverse. No verdigris and the only mark is a dull scratch in the l

Slightly sharper but the reverse is coated with a thin layer of some protectant leaving those fields very glossy. Possibly lightly cleaned and retone

Sharpness VF25 but the planchet is covered with fine to moderate roughness, strongest on the right half of the obverse. Traces of yellow crud or verd

Recolored glossy dark olive brown and steel with lighter brown and tan in protected areas. Smooth with just a few marks including a thin nick on the

Glossy olive brown and chocolate with steel overtones. Smooth and very attractive, just lightly worn. A tiny, barely visible scratch left of the L i

Slightly glossy steel brown. Several points sharper but roughness covers the field before the face and LIBERTY. There is a rim bruise at the bust an

Sharpness EF40 with fine roughness in the fields before and above the portrait with similar roughness at ED-ST. There are a couple microscopic specks

Glossy light brown and olive mixed with some slightly darker olive toning on the obverse. The toning may not be original but it is attractive. Smoot

Slightly sharper but there is an obvious planchet flake on the T in LIBERTY and a nick below. Otherwise the surfaces are smooth and the cent has grea

Glossy medium steel brown with a spot of darker olive brown on the neck. No roughness or notable marks, just worn. TDS, Breen state V, with two bold

Beautiful frosty medium brown and light chocolate. Lightly worn on the devices with smooth surfaces. This cent has great eye appeal but there are a

Slightly sharper but lightly cleaned and retoned glossy brown with specks of darker toning scattered over the obverse. A shallow depression on the ne

Slightly sharper but there are some contact marks on otherwise nice surfaces. The notable marks are a light scratch arcing from the hair below the E

Frosty light olive and steel brown. Smooth and quite attractive with light friction on the devices and just a few trivial marks. A small nick or pla

Sharpness EF40 but there are fine hairline scratches on the obverse, especially in the field before the portrait, and stronger scratches in the dentil