large cent lot!

jerseyben

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Picked up the following today after work for $80 total:

-1794 Head of 94 large cent - G (damaged reverse, scratched obverse)

-1797 unknown variety large cent - AG

-1821 large cent - G/VG (damaged, holed)

-1844 large cent - VG (scratched)

-1848 large cent - F

-1865 2 cent piece - VG/F (verdigris/corrosion)

-French Franc Love Token (souvenir from 1923 Philadelphia wedding)

-(16) No date/weak date buffalo nickels
 

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nsdq

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sweet deal wish i had that op to get all that
 

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jerseyben

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Better pics of the 1797. Unfortunately I cannot determine the variety due to the severe wear on the reverse.
 

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sagittarius98

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Do you happen to know the KM# for the Franc?

If it is 1 franc (23 mm)

- km# 844.1 (regular)
- km# 844.2 (1914-C, key date, can only be identified by mintmark which is on the token side)

If it is 2 francs (27 mm)

- km# 845.1 (regular)
- km# 845.2 (1914-C, non key, can only be identified by mintmark which is on the token side)
 

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jerseyben

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If it is 1 franc (23 mm)

- km# 844.1 (regular)
- km# 844.2 (1914-C, key date, can only be identified by mintmark which is on the token side)

If it is 2 francs (27 mm)

- km# 845.1 (regular)
- km# 845.2 (1914-C, non key, can only be identified by mintmark which is on the token side)

Ok, I weighed it. It is definitely a 2 Francs coin. My wife did some research and she believes it to be a "calling card" for a Debutante "coming out" party.
 

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That area is a college area near Eastern State Penitentiary and the Art Museum. It is an "ok" area.

I went back and checked and I would say it is on the level of a few other neighborhoods that are not in North Philly.
 

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Wow nice finds! I have been detection for 40 years and have yet to find a large cent. You did good!
 

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why the hole? does this not lower the value? Was it a coin shop? they lie like my carpets.
 

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Nice group of coins,I'll give you 100 dollars for them. Just kidding.:icon_thumleft:
 

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