What would this grade at? 0

[B.L.21]

Hey guys...wondering what you’d think this 1871 W2 cent would grade at? It’s not my coin. I really enjoy the 2 cent pieces and don’t have one of this date yet...just looking to see if it’d be worth buying and submitting to grade (depending on price) Thanks.

[B.L.21]

[JKK]

The details look EF-40 to me, but that scratch on the reverse has an impact. Not sure how much, or whether it would slab. Maybe it's the photo, but the color looks odd for a 2c.

[Davids5104]

I tend to agree on the color being odd.  I would expect a browner look. 

[Mohawk]

23 minutes ago, Davids5104 said:

I tend to agree on the color being odd.  I would expect a browner look. 

While I'll be the first to admit that I'm no expert on old US copper, I do have experience with copper coins of this era from other countries and I agree that the color does look a bit off to me as well.  I'd expect more of a chocolate brown look, but this coin looks almost grey.....I'm wondering if we're looking at an old clean here.  That'd be my theory on this one.

[Just Bob]

The gouge on the reverse is distracting, and there is something going on in the middle of the shield that I can't make out on my phone. I don't know what your budget is, but you can pick up a certified XF at the moment less than $200, and a VF for around $100. Since this one may get a "details" grade, I would pass, if it were me.

[B.L.21]

Thanks for all the feedback...I’ll pass on this coin and look for a slabbed one