Hi all
Got this nice example at auction and am using the www.vickycents.com website to study it and understand the issue better.
The Haxby classification is challenging to me as a newbie. So far I've got:
Obverse: radial die cracks at GIN and EI, so obverse 45a.
Reverse: Leaf 9 and 2 match J3. But, there's definitely some doubling to the "85" as well, especially the 5 looks repunched. The 9 looks like a normal narrow 9.
So this leads me to PC59-147 with some doubt, as the date punch isn't exactly a match.
Maybe someone out there who finds this fun could have a look and comment / critique, I've tried to add good images but there's only so much one can do with a camera phone and desk lamp. Thanks for looking.
Classifying 1859 one cent, am I on the right track
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Re: Classifying 1859 one cent, am I on the right track
Since there were many fewer Obv dies used rather than Revs (due to theintricate leaf patterns), I'd start with the C in Canada first to get it down to a handful of Obv dies. Then the D/.C's at the I-C in Vict and Regina and you'll be able to find your Obv. For the REv, the D/C's ar 5, 6, 7 and 12. Then you can go to the stems. Very nice AU coin.
Bill in Burl
Re: Classifying 1859 one cent, am I on the right track
archerg
You are correct. it is a PC 147
Nice 1859 Cent!!
MG
You are correct. it is a PC 147
Nice 1859 Cent!!
MG
Re: Classifying 1859 one cent, am I on the right track
Thanks all for the feedback and encouragement.