1799 Large Cent Draped Bust

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   Came across what looks to be this coin in a relative's collection. She passed them on to our family and I don't know the first thing about coin collecting.
I've read some stuff online about this particular coin, but the info seems to be all over the board.  

Is this something I should have someone take a look at, or is this most likely a $20-$30 piece that wouldn't even grade.  

It's in very poor shape, but was able to see enough of it to track down what type of coin it is.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.  

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AnneBlack Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 20 Jan 2012 Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote AnneBlack Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 1799 Large Cent Draped Bust Posted: 20 Jan 2012 at 2:38pm
	Came across what looks to be this coin in a relative's collection. She passed them on to our family and I don't know the first thing about coin collecting. I've read some stuff online about this particular coin, but the info seems to be all over the board. Is this something I should have someone take a look at, or is this most likely a $20-$30 piece that wouldn't even grade. It's in very poor shape, but was able to see enough of it to track down what type of coin it is. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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admin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 27 May 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 254	Post Options Post Reply Quote admin Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Jan 2012 at 9:33pm
	Looks like a worn large cent. I would take it to several coin shops and get an opinion from each or a local coin show. Probably not worth a ton, but worth selling... someone will give it a good home, if real.

dorkkarl Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Master at Coins Joined: 13 Oct 2010 Status: Offline Points: 208	Post Options Post Reply Quote dorkkarl Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 Jan 2012 at 5:31am
	need bigger pics, looks like 1798 K S
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