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Slightly glossy chocolate brown with lighter brown toning on the devices. Reasonably smooth but there is very fine granularity in the fields and prot

The obverse is a bit better than the reverse, perhaps a 5/2+ split (the reverse is always weaker on this variety). Mostly glossy light brown with lig

Several points sharper but recolored and there are two rim dents on the reverse. No roughness or verdigris. The date is clear but some of the legend

Includes S-55 R2 G4 net AG3 for some marks and planchet flakes, and S-56 R3 (the Office Boy Reverse) VG8 net G4 for light corrosion. Both have a weak

Sharpness F12 but covered with light to moderate roughness under slightly glossy dark olive brown and steel toning. There are traces of fine verdigri

Sharpness F12 or slightly better but there are some small digs in the hair at the cap and a small rim dent at the first T in STATES. The highpoints a

Slightly sharper, particularly on the obverse, but there are some small nicks on the portrait. Slightly glossy light olive and steel blending to dark

Several points sharper but covered with fine granularity that left the surfaces dull. No verdigris and the only mark is a rim nick at the R in LIBERT

Slightly sharper on the obverse, weaker on the reverse (as usual for the variety), perhaps a 5/3 split. Glossy light to medium brown. The surfaces a

Includes S-63 R2 Fair-2+, S-65 R1 LDS VF25 net VG7 for granularity and smoothed rim dents, and S-65 R1 VG10 net Fair-2 for corrosion. The date is eas

A point or two sharper but there are areas of fine roughness and a few pits on an otherwise mostly smooth planchet. A rim bruise over ER in LIBERTY i

Sharpness F12 or slightly better but lightly corroded, strongest on the reverse. No verdigris, just a few marks including two light scratches in the

Slightly sharper, particularly on the obverse, but there is a strong pinch at the rim left of the lower half of the cap that left indents on both side

Includes S-69 R3 AG3+, and S-70 R2 AG3+. Both have a strong date. Lot of 2 coins. From the Roxanne Himmelstein Collection

Includes S-71 R2 G4 and S-72 R2 (Exact Head of 1795) G4. Both have a clear date and glossy brown and chocolate toning. Lot of 2 coins. Both are ex T

Slightly sharper with areas of shallow corrosion and pits on both sides. No verdigris or notable contact marks. Slightly glossy light brown with dar

Includes S-74 R4- (variety with single leaves at the top of the wreath) Fair-2+ (obverse AG3+, reverse Basal State-1), and S-75 R3 LDS AG3 (obverse G4

Choice glossy light to medium brown with smooth surfaces. No marks or other defects, but easily identified thanks to two mint-made planchet clips. A

The obverse is better, the reverse weaker (as usual), with a G6/Fair-2+ split. Mostly smooth but there are a couple small areas of minor roughness on

Slightly sharper but there some small rim nicks at the top of the obverse and a half dozen tiny pinpricks inside the wreath. The planchet looks smoot

A couple points sharper but covered with fine granularity. No verdigris but there are hairline scratches lost in the toning on the reverse. Slightly

Choice glossy Steel brown and chocolate with frosty lighter brown in protected areas. The surfaces are smooth and there are no notable marks. A choi

Includes S-81 R3 AG3 and S-85 R5- G5 net AG3 for corrosion. Both have a clear date. Lot of 2 coins. Ex Don Valenziano-Roxanne Himmelstein Collection

Sharpness F15 or better but moderately rough from corrosion. No verdigris and the only notable mark is a rim nick left of the date. Slightly glossy

A point or two sharper with areas of fine pitting, mostly on the right side of the obverse. Otherwise smooth with no verdigris or notable contact mar

Five points sharper but covered with very fine granularity under slightly glossy olive brown and chocolate toning. There is a small area of shallow g

Includes S-84 R3 Fair-2, S-89 R3 Fair-2, and S-91 R3 Basal State-1 (obverse 2, reverse 0). The date is clear on the second, weak but readable on the

The obverse is a bit better, the reverse weaker. Covered with fine roughness. No verdigris and the only marks are two light nicks on the bottom of t

The obverse is a few points better while the reverse is weaker (the difference is common for 1796 Liberty Cap cents due to the lack of a protective ri

Sharpness F15 but covered with fine to moderate roughness. No verdigris and the only mark is a nick on the jawline close to the ear. Slightly glossy

Glossy medium brown and light chocolate with a splash of reddish chocolate brown toning at ATES. The surfaces are smooth and the only notable marks a

A point or two sharper but dark and granular. Slightly glossy dark olive brown and steel. The date is clear. Ex Don Valenziano-Roxanne Himmelstein C

Glossy medium chocolate brown. Smooth with excellent eye appeal, but there are fine hairline scratches hidden in the toning on the obverse. Later di

Includes S-92 R3 AG3 and S-93 R3 Fair-2+ (obverse 3+, reverse 2). Both are dark with minor roughness but have a readable date. Lot of 2 coins. From

Includes S-92 R3 Fair-2+, and S-110 R3 AG3. The date is weak on the first, clear on the second. Lot of 2 coins. From the Roxanne Himmelstein Collect

A couple points sharper but there are a couple rim bruises on the right side of the obverse. Glossy medium brown and light chocolate. The date is st

Sharpness F12 but covered with very fine roughness under mostly glossy dark olive brown toning. The devices are a lighter shade of steel brown. No v

A couple points sharper but there is some fine roughness on the obverse while moderate roughness covers the reverse. Slightly glossy olive brown and

Mostly glossy olive brown with lighter steel brown toning covering the devices. Smooth and free of defects, just worn. EDS without a die crack on th

Rather glossy light olive and steel; possibly lightly cleaned and retoned. No roughness, just some nicks on the portrait and others inside the wreath

Glossy dark olive and steel with chocolate on the highpoints. Lightly smoothed and retoned. There are several shallow pits on both sides and a nick

Glossy light brown blending to olive brown in protected areas. Smooth, just worn. A thin scratch on the upright of the R in LIBERTY is the only mark

Sharpness EF40 but covered with uniform fine granularity under frosty dark olive brown and steel toning. No verdigris and the only mark is a dull scr

Several points sharper but the portrait and right side of the obverse have been smoothed, probably to remove some old scratches. Retoned glossy light

Mostly glossy chocolate brown and steel. Smooth except for some fine pitting along the left side of the obverse. Very slightly bent causing uneven w

Slightly sharper but there are two rim bruises on each side on otherwise smooth, attractive surfaces. The notable rim bruises are at the T in LIBERTY

Sharpness F12 but covered with fine roughness, strongest on the lower part of the reverse. No verdigris and the only contact mark is a dull nick unde

Glossy light to medium steel brown and light chocolate. Smooth with minor marks, mostly rim nicks on the right side of the obverse. Essentially just

Several points sharper but the fields and protected areas on the obverse are covered with fine roughness. The reverse looks smooth but a glass reveal

Includes S-120b R2 Reverse of 1796 G6 net AG3 for roughness, S-136 R3 AG3+, S-141 R4 LDS G5 net AG3 for scratches and roughness, and an unattributed 1

Includes S-120b Reverse of 1796 with Gripped Edge AG3, S-130 R2 G4, and S-138 R1 G6 net G4 for hairlines and microscopic roughness. All have a clear

Slightly sharper with extremely fine granularity in the fields and protected areas. No verdigris or notable marks. Slightly glossy dark olive brown

Glossy steel brown. Smooth with just minor contact marks including a pair of small rim nicks behind the head and two rim bruises on the reverse: one

Sharpness F15 but dull and covered with uniform fine to moderate granularity. No marks or verdigris. Dark olive brown and steel with lighter brown t

Slightly sharper with a scrape on the rim left of the lowest curl. The fields are pebbly thanks to extensive die rust, but the highpoints are smooth.

Slightly sharper with some small nicks scattered over the obverse including a long, thin one right of the Y. Smooth and attractive. MDS with several

Rather glossy dark steel and olive with puffs of lighter olive toning on the obverse. Possibly retoned. The only notable contact mark is a dull nick

Sharpness at least VF20 but covered with fine roughness with some hairline scratches hidden in the toning on the obverse. Olive brown and steel. MDS

Slightly sharper but there is a thin planchet fissure slanting across the cheek (as struck). Otherwise smooth with trivial marks including two small

A point sharper but covered with fine roughness mixed with patches of shallow reddish scale. Not very attractive but the date is clear and most of th

Rather glossy steel brown and light chocolate with some reddish chocolate in protected areas on the reverse. The surfaces are decent for the grade bu

Includes S-151 R3 Overdate Small 8 over 7 EDS VG7 net AG3 for being dark and granular, and S-152 R2 Overdate Large 8 over 7 EDS G5 net AG3 for light c

Sharpness near VF20 but covered with very fine granularity. No marks or verdigris. This cent has decent eye appeal in spite of the imperfect surface

Sharpness F12 but covered with fine roughness on all but the highpoints which are smooth. Slightly glossy olive and chocolate with some lighter highl

Glossy medium brown blending to chocolate in protected areas. Smooth except for specks of corrosion and verdigris at the top of the obverse. LDS wit

Sharpness VF20 or a bit better but covered with very fine roughness with some patches of stronger roughness on both sides, strongest in the field off

Slightly sharper but lightly cleaned and there is microscopic roughness in the fields and protected areas. No verdigris and the only marks are minor

Rather glossy dark olive brown mixed with puffs of lighter brown. Fine granularity covers the planchet. No verdigris and the only notable mark is a

Slightly sharper but there are some light contact marks on the obverse, none significant but a few too many to ignore. Slightly glossy steel brown an

Partly glossy medium chocolate brown and steel. The obverse is reasonably smooth but there is minor roughness in the fields and protected areas on th

Glossy medium brown and light chocolate with darker olive brown in protected areas. Smooth with only trivial marks. Later die state with a sunken re

Sharpness VF20 but there are small nicks scattered over the obverse, none significant but too many for the sharpness grade. The obverse is mostly smo

Glossy light to medium steel brown. Smooth and attractive for the grade, just worn. Unevenly struck with weakness along the bottom of the obverse an

Sharpness VF20 but lightly corroded under glossy light chocolate brown toning. Frosty tan shows in protected areas. No verdigris or marks. M-LDS.

Very attractive glossy light olive and steel brown. Smooth and essentially mark-free. Late die state with die cracks on the obverse and a small but

A point or two sharper but corroded with shallow verdigris, most likely saved from soil. Dark greenish olive brown with lighter sandy verdigris in so

Includes S-168 R3 G5 net G4 for fine roughness and a scratch, S-176 R4 G6 net G4+ for minor porosity, S-184 R1 G5, and S-185 R2 G4. The date in the S

Rather glossy chocolate brown with lighter brown highpoints. Minor marks including a scrape on the rim over IC in AMERICA. M-LDS with a crack arcing

Glossy medium brown and light chocolate with some darker olive brown on the reverse. The surfaces are smooth except for a spot of very fine carbon at

Glossy medium chocolate with light brown toning covering the devices creating an attractive two-tone appearance that accents the designs. The only no

Variety with Large 0's over Small 0's in the Denominator. Glossy medium steel and olive brown. Smooth with only trivial marks including a ...

Several points sharper but covered with fine granularity on all but the highpoints which are smooth. The roughness is strongest at the bottom of the

Ten points sharper but there is a rim dent off the lower end of the hair ribbon. Otherwise sharp and attractive with excellent eye appeal even tough

Glossy medium steel brown and light chocolate. Some minor marks and roughness but essentially just heavily worn with decent surfaces. The date is go

Glossy chocolate and steel brown with darker olive brown in some of the protected areas. Reasonably smooth but not perfectly so, and there are a few

Sharpness close to Good-4 but there is minor porosity scattered in the fields and protected areas on both sides while the devices are smooth. The por

Includes a 1798 with the date crudely altered to 1799 Basal State-1, 1800/179 S-190 R3 Overdate 800 over 798 G5 net AG3 for roughness, 1800 S-195 R5 O

Glossy steel brown and chocolate. Smooth with just a few minor marks including a tiny planchet fissure under the 8 (as struck), a few small rim nicks

Sharpness VG10 but covered with fine roughness. Slightly glossy dark steel and olive brown. No marks or verdigris. The date is clear, the legends a

Glossy medium steel brown and light chocolate with lighter steel brown toning on the devices. The surfaces are smooth and the only notable marks are

Sharpness near VF25 but covered with extremely faint roughness under mostly glossy dark olive brown toning. The highpoints are a lighter shade of bro

Glossy mottled mix of light brown and darker olive brown. Reasonably smooth but not perfectly so. No verdigris and the only marks are some hairline

Sharpness VF25 but dull from fine roughness that covers the planchet. No verdigris or marks. Dark steel and olive brown. LDS. The die breaks at th

Glossy olive brown and chocolate with lighter brown toning on the devices. Minor roughness shows in the fields and protected areas but there is no ve

Includes S-200 R3 MDS G6 net G5 for fine roughness, S-204 R4 G6, and S-209 R3 G4. The date is clear on the first 2, weak but readable on the third.

Choice glossy medium brown and chocolate. The surfaces are smooth and the only mark is an old vertical scratch in the field before the portrait. Min

Several points sharper but covered with fine porosity on all but the highpoints. No verdigris and the only mark is a dull diagonal scratch through th

Sharpness near VF25 but there is a rim bruise at the U in UNITED and a dull scratch on that D. Looks smooth but a glass reveals extremely fine roughn

Includes S-204 R4 AG3+, S-206 R3 G4+, S-207 R3 AG3, and S-208 R3 AG3. The S-206 is slightly sharper with minor roughness; the others are smooth. All

Dark grayish steel. The obverse is rather glossy thanks to a light burnishing. Covered with uniform microscopic granularity. No verdigris or contac