1 More Clearer Picture

[Chris Murphy]

I just wanted to take one more picture to see if any came out any clearer for a debate before I sent it off to Mr. Piazza. Again, this 1972 has a questionable reverse of a 004. I have a question about the rareness of this cent. Also, I think some sort of chemical at some time was spilled on it giving it sort of weird tint look on the obverse. I do not think someone attempted to clean it but it dose have a look of unnaturalness only on the obverse. How would this effect the value if it was a actually the rare 004 reverse on a regular 72?

Chris-

[1sgret]

I just wanted to take one more picture to see if any came out any clearer for a debate before I sent it off to Mr. Piazza. Again, this 1972 has a questionable reverse of a 004. I have a question about the rareness of this cent. Also, I think some sort of chemical at some time was spilled on it giving it sort of weird tint look on the obverse. I do not think someone attempted to clean it but it dose have a look of unnaturalness only on the obverse. How would this effect the value if it was a actually the rare 004 reverse on a regular 72?

Chris-

Chris it looks somewhat to the Stage "G" (VLDS) (Wexler), and Stage "F" in the Crawford Files, however my personal opinon it is not. I have posted a picture taken by an attributer of this stage for your comparison. You may want to send it on for a in hands look.

[Chris Murphy]

Oh yeah I see not even close thank you...

[jfines69]

I would still send it in though... Can never be to sure until an in hand look by the pros!!!

[amosamos16]

I know 1sgret knows his 72s, he is about as good as they get, so ill have to ask this is , is it possible that this could be and even later stage? This one just has me wondering, im on the fence.

[Maineman750]

My first answer was no, then some with more knowledge had me doubting myself, now Joe has me sitting on that same fence.One thing for sure,it only costs a penny to keep it.

[copperlover]

I agree with Joe totally, but it is worth an in hand examination. It is not the die#4. Thanks for sharing.

LUCIEN

[mustbebob]

One thing to keep in mind is that the reverse die is not rare. After all, it was used on the original 72 DDO-004, and then paired with at least one other obverse die...and goes all the way up to stage G. The novelty here is that is was paired with an extremely scarce DDO, and in that light, it is collectible.

[amosamos16]

yea bob i never really thought about it like that. i guess i want the #4 so bad anything associated with it gets me excited. it is that one coin the burns my belly. i know if not for registry it would not be half as popular, its just one i need, and is so rare to find, and way to rich for my blood to buy. you always want what you cant have.