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This one really stings.  I had bid this listing up to $300 but wasn't comfortable paying more than that. I got outbid at the last second and I tried to raise my bid to $320, but it clearly wasn't enough. The 1916 is the leftmost coin on the third row (it has the diagnostics of a 1916). I regret not bidding $400+, as I wonder if I'll ever get another opportunity like this again; I don't see myself ever shelling out the $2000+ required to complete the set. https://www.ebay.com/itm/287158015841Edited by 1910S_1C
03/01/2026 7:32 pm
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That sucks that you missed out on the win on this ebay auction. |
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Tough loss if it is indeed a 1916. Seller is probably a little surprised and wondering what they are missing. If I'm doing my math correctly, melt for this lot is about $200 at current spot.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Bummer.  Errers and Varietys.
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I regret not bidding $400+ If it was truly a 1916 SLQ then that coin alone in even that bad condition would have been way more than $400 by itself..........  |
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Too bad you missed out if that really is a 1916 SLQ. I agree that if certified as PO01 or FR02 it alone would have been worth more than the price of the entire lot. Quote:
I regret not bidding $400+, as I wonder if I'll ever get another opportunity like this again Be of good cheer that with perseverance you'll have another shot at one. We had a member here years ago (passed away now I believe) who was a specialist at diagnosing these worn 1916 SLQ's in auction lots just like this and as I recall he purchased and certified several examples. Just be ready to pay the price next time! Edited by nickelsearcher
03/02/2026 05:36 am
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The 1916 is the leftmost coin on the third row (it has the diagnostics of a 1916). @1910, I've added a picture from that auction below. If you feel comfortable, please educate us with those diagnostics. Thx.  "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
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"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
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The 1916 is the leftmost coin on the third row (it has the diagnostics of a 1916). Maybe the 4th one in the row as well? smat |
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If you feel comfortable, please educate us with those diagnostics The reverse...no stars under the Eagle. Oop's...forgot about the 1917 Type 1  smat Edited by smat45
03/02/2026 07:43 am
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Amazing! |
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Good point @smat. Surely the lack of stars is one part of the answer. I'm including a pic of the reverses to help folks learn:  "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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Look at the obverse leaves under the 'L' of 'Liberty' and compare them to other later issues.
Pretty noticeable difference. Should be a clear diagnostic.
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Here are the 2 coins from the auction - The possible 1916 vs the 1917   |
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Look at the obverse leaves under the 'L' of 'Liberty' and compare them to other later issues.
Pretty noticeable difference. Should be a clear diagnostic. Doesn't the leaves only distinguish between "Type 1" and "Type 2"? Not from 1916 to 1917 Type ones. |
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Doesn't the leaves only distinguish between "Type 1" and "Type 2"? Not from 1916 to 1917 Type ones. Marv is correct on all counts. That graphic illustrates the differences between the 1916 and 1917, and the olive branch is not one of them. The coin in the auction exhibits every single characteristic of a 1916. It's a no doubter and I hope the winner of the auction knows what he has and doesn't sell it for scrap. |
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Posted 03/01/2026 7:58 pm
