1793 Chain Cent

[Premiess]

Hey Guys this is another coin I have. Any help would be appreciated.

Thank You, Chris

 

[cudamark]

Is this a coin you found detecting? If so, I vote banner! What kind of help do you need? If you're uncertain if it's genuine, it's worth getting graded and slabbed.

 

[Premiess]

I guess any information on this coin would help. What does banner and slabbed mean?

 

[testing123]

Hmmm interesting. Can you take pics of it out of the holder? Doesn't look dug but the copper color around the edges is odd

 

[Premiess]

This is the first time I have ever taken it out of the holder.

 

[granthansen]

Amazing find! This article says one sold for over one million!
When is one cent worth one million dollars? | tweentribune.com


Here's some info on the coin:

1793 Chain Cents

Chain cent - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[ronbo22]

Take and post a picture of the edge. It may be an electrotype.

 

[screwynewy]

Are you yanking our "chain". After 2 years of lurking on this site I can't help but chime in on this thread. You have just posted two of the most collectable coins in US history. You need to have them checked out by a professional and if real have them graded and slabbed then insure them and lock them up in a safe. If you plan on selling them you need to contact the reputable auction houses to get the best audience and most money for them. For your sake I hope they are real. Keep us posted.

 

[Premiess]

I just took these other pics with my Blackberry sorry I don't have a better camera.

 

[Premiess]

I will get this cent checked out by someone to find out if it's worth anything.

Thank you

 

[texjim]

is this a dug coin?

 

[rmbutcher4]

How did you aquire this?

 

[Premiess]

I don't know what a dug coin means. That means it was dug up in the ground? I inherited this from my Grandfather.

 

[Premiess]

Anymore thoughts about this?

 

[Premiess]

Ok I took and uploaded two pictures of the edge.

 

[Premiess]

I inherited this from my Grandfather.

 

[sagittarius98]

dug coin - coin taken out of the ground
banner- the strip at the top of each page that shows the best finds by the members of this site
slabbed- put in a holder by a grading company that determines grade and authenticity

slabbed coins - Google Search

Slabbing - What is Meant by Slabbing Your Coins - Definition of Slabbing - Coins Terminology - Dictionary - Numismatic Glossary

 

[Premiess]

Ok thank you

 

[ronbo22]

I dont see a seam indicating a cast or electrotype. I would send it to a certification company to get it authenticated. It could be a five figure coin.

 

[Groovedymond]

Incredible coin. I think people may be skeptical just simply because you have posted two of the most collectible coins in US history.

Just amazing...


Anyhow... anyone else notice the silver marking at about 7 o'clock on the obverse of the coin? Makes me wonder if it could be a plated specimen?

Just seems to good to be true... if it IS the real deal.... wow.....