1844/81 Coronet Cent???

[ken]

I'm posting some large cents today and while looking through the few hundred I have ,I came across this one and after further evaluation I think it is the 44 over 81.Am I correct.I bought it as a regular 1844 for $10.

[Bob P]

I have one as well and yours looks like it might be the variety you spoke of. I posted a pic of this variety before on the forum, but it is easier to just show it again.

[ken]

Hi Bob,Yes it does look like the one you posted.Definitely has the hook off the 1st 4 and the little knotch coming off the top of the 2nd and the line inside the 2nd 4. .Not bad for $10.00.What would you estimate on grade,VG or maybe fine/Thank you,Ken

[ken]

Bob,What should I use to try to get the red off,or just leave it alone.Someone mentioned acceton before I think for copper?

[coop]

Bob: What is that little mark over the top of the 8? Another number?

[Bob P]

Ken,
I would try some acetone to try and get rid of some of that red...but nothing else. Do not rub it either, but let it sit a bit and blot off anything that will readily come off. Cleaning it (even a coin with a surface like yours) will significantly reduce its value.

Coop, The mark you refer to may be a part of the repunching. The 1844/1881 variety was produced by initially punching the date upside down before realizing their mistake. The remnants of the upside down 18 is what we see under the 44.

[Dick]

If it isn't the 44/81, it is a good double! nice coin. I won't bother checking mine, as it is a 1850 coronet, and the only one I have! LOL
Dick

[ken]

Thank you all for your comments.Any ideas on grade of coin?Thank you,Ken

[Bob P]

Ken,
I would say your coin grades between VG (very good) 8 and F (Fine) 15

[ken]

Hi Bob,Thank you.I was thinking f12.Ken