2 very nice largies, and a question for the experts

[cheffer]

I've had the good fortune of two recent large cent finds that are in much better shape than I usually find them, the 1819 just the other day, the 1818 earlier in the month:



A question for the experts; the 1818 has no denticles around the rim, which doesn't appear to be the case in any of the varieties I've looked at in Red Book or on the web. They're not worn down, just not there at all. Does anyone know if there were varieties that were a plain rim?

Thanks in advance,
Steve

 

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[Rookster]

Budget cuts. Seriously, I don't have a clue. Maybe a different mint.

 

[against the wind]

2 very nice coins,
Congratulations

 

[Trezurehunter]

Congrats on 2 very nice Large Cents. I'm not an expert, but I will give some easy advice. I Googled "1818 Large Cent without Denticles", and a few articles came up along with some pictures. You can do that, and just dig in until you find an answer. Either that, or take it to your local coin shop, I'm sure they could help you.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Congratualtions on the beautiful old coppers!

 

[BTV Digger]

Congrats on such nice condition LCs! They rarely come out of the ground looking like that. From my experience in finding these (and I've found quite a few) some of the date varieties didn't have pronounced denticles. They were more or less beaded-like borders, and these raised portions of the coin wore down quickly once in circulation, giving the appearance of a smooth rim. I think this is the situation in your case. For the 1818 LC there were 10 varieties (Newcomb 1-10). Your coin is likely either a Newcomb 1 or 9 variety. There's also a Newcomb 5 that is similar, but it's quite rare. Take a look at: 1818 Large Cent Varieties and peruse those I mention. The Cent Book by John Wright is the best source for middle date LC varieties if you're interested in going further, but admittedly it's quite hard to find nowadays seeing it's out of circulation. Regards.

John

 

[Davers]

I've had the good fortune of two recent large cent finds that are in much better shape than I usually find them, the 1819 just the other day, the 1818 earlier in the month:

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A question for the experts; the 1818 has no denticles around the rim, which doesn't appear to be the case in any of the varieties I've looked at in Red Book or on the web. They're not worn down, just not there at all. Does anyone know if there were varieties that were a plain rim?

Thanks in advance,
Steve

No Expert but trying.
I'd say a lighter strike & 'mostly ' wear took the coins denticles.

Very nice coins , I still have never dug a LC & except the one that was ground or sanded into a disc with 3 small holes put in its center (made into a large Button).

I'm gonna hit the NE someday , those LC 's must SCREAM , My 1266 X would eat them up , 'I assume'
GD & Great finds.
Davers

 

[A2coins]

amazing finds i need one of those in my bucket some day great post thanks

 

[TerryC]

Possible, but not likely, a forged coin. That is not to say it is worthless but some coins back then were forged..... back when they were worth something. ╦╦Ç

 

[huntsman53]

Budget cuts. Seriously, I don't have a clue. Maybe a different mint.

There was no other Mint than the Philadelphia Mint until the Charlotte Mint opened in 1836 and the Dahlonega and New Orleans Mints which opened in 1838. The Charlotte and Dahlonega Mints only produced Gold coins and the New Orleans Mint only produced Gold and Silver coins.

 

[cheffer]

Congrats on 2 very nice Large Cents. I'm not an expert, but I will give some easy advice. I Googled "1818 Large Cent without Denticles", and a few articles came up along with some pictures. You can do that, and just dig in until you find an answer. Either that, or take it to your local coin shop, I'm sure they could help you.

Yes, of course I tried that, I'm from the GTS generation (Google That S**t)...but of course you never get an easy answer unless you're asking how to make fried chicken or what day Christmas falls on this year. LOL

 

[Hawks88]

Couple of nice coppers. Congrats

 

[thrifty76now]

Those two came up real nice . It is somewhat rare to find nice ones like those two, Most times it is due to unfertilized soil.