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I think MS62RB is pretty solid. A little bit too much going on for a 63, and I think it still has more than 5% red so I think it would make RB.
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AU62RB for me. I just can't quite tell whats going on on the left wheat ear? Is that a weak strike or wear? Maybe some wear on the right one as well? Bummer about the fingerprint but me still likey!
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KILLER COIN! Love those tinges of red around the devices.  That's exactly how a well cared for coin that old should look....extremely original coin. BadThad 65RB TPG 63-64 Lincoln Cent Lover!VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/
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01/31/2014 12:06 am
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PS - I hope you have that in an airtite and a few ziplocks. That coin will stay like that for a long, long time if properly protected.
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PS - I hope you have that in an airtite and a few ziplocks. That coin will stay like that for a long, long time if properly protected. Thanks I will. 20 or 30 years ago when I bought this coin at a coin show a dealer asked "Why would you want a brown when there are so many MS reds available?" While I understand and respect this view, I'll opt for BN or RB every time. Edited by noD
01/31/2014 07:02 am
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Are these so weakly-struck to have missing lines in the wheat stalks even in Mint State? I just looked at a couple dozen or so at Heritage, and none of them were remotely like this until AU50-ish.
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Wear on the edge of the coat collar and cheek bone, AU-55
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I love the coin, and will not hazard a guess as to the grade, but wouldn't the big hit on the ear plus the smaller hits on obv and rev keep it closer to 61 or 60 if it is uncirculated? Or am I over deducting for things like that when I grade my coins?
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Are these so weakly-struck to have missing lines in the wheat stalks even in Mint State? I just looked at a couple dozen or so at Heritage, and none of them were remotely like this until AU50-ish. It's an early branch mint Lincoln although generally the 31-S's are pretty good in terms of strike. This is one of those that can be difficult to grade. One key for me is to look at the rims. They don't appear to have any dings or wear. Another factor that helps is luster, which I can't see without the coin in hand. If it's broken anywhere, this would be an AU coin....but I have to go by two pictures....so I say it's an MS coin based on what I see. |
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This is one of those that can be difficult to grade. One key for me is to look at the rims. They don't appear to have any dings or wear. Another factor that helps is luster, which I can't see without the coin in hand. If it's broken anywhere, this would be an AU coin....but I have to go by two pictures....so I say it's an MS coin based on what I see.
Fair enough. Another part of my thinking is the marks on the ear, shoulder and N - those aren't capable of being caused by another coin. Too sharp. |
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Beautiful coin. I was going to say MS63RB but I think the reverse with the fingerprint and "chatter" around the USA bring it down. Solid MS62RB in my book.
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