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Is It Worth Grading A 1909 VDB?

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Posted 05/15/2025 10:19 pm

AU-63, not worth paying to slab.

Forum: US Modern Coin Grading

My Lincoln Cent Journey In A Dansco Album

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Posted 05/12/2025 7:13 pm

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Okay so this was really weird... I swear somebody did a coin dump. I found SO many near BU 1959 cents.

Could have been me.

A lot of OBW rolls look this ugly when cracked. When I crack and see a bunch of those spots, I know that roll is doomed. I don't think I've ever pulled 1 good coin from a crappy roll unless it toned nicely and I can forgive the spotting.

Forum: US Modern Coins

Is It Worth Grading A 1909 VDB?

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Posted 05/10/2025 9:11 pm

I wouldn't unless you are positive it was 66 or higher.

Forum: US Modern Coin Grading

1972 DDO-001 Cent Grade ?

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Posted 05/10/2025 9:09 pm

Hardly any hits, just some surface issues. Should be an easy 64 if it cartwheels.

Forum: US Modern Coin Grading

1912-D Lincoln Wheat With A Metallic Petrol Brown Tone.

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Posted 05/10/2025 9:07 pm

Some lighting and focus issues. 63

Forum: US Modern Coin Grading

Are 1944 - 1946 Cents Always 'Cartridge Case' Cents? Or Just Sometimes?

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Posted 05/08/2025 7:47 pm

This one is strange looking too. Is it? The light toning areas make me question the alloy compositions.

Forum: US Modern Coins

Are 1944 - 1946 Cents Always 'Cartridge Case' Cents? Or Just Sometimes?

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Posted 05/08/2025 7:41 pm

Is it?

Forum: US Modern Coins

Are 1944 - 1946 Cents Always 'Cartridge Case' Cents? Or Just Sometimes?

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Posted 05/08/2025 7:31 pm

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These colors are consistent with metals found in other parts of the used shellcases, especially the primer materials, but I've never seen a definitive XRF assessment of a "shellcase" Cent to be sure.

I would have loved to provided that XRF data. The best method would be by using an SEM-EDXRF system. It's much easier to control the source beam location with the microscope and we can area average on the fly.

The issue for me was always that the analysis takes too much time on a $300+k instrument. I hate back logging work for my entertainment. lol

Forum: US Modern Coins

Egads, Fake Ikes On Ebay?

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Posted 05/08/2025 7:16 pm

Dear God! They are probably the WORST copy attempt yet. Why waste the time? My local shop sells these for $1.10. lol

Forum: US Modern Coins

Help Identifying A 1959 Lincoln Cent

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19645 Posts

Posted 05/08/2025 12:57 am

Bad plating job, PMD.

Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins

1916-S Wheat Penny Lil Help? (What Grade Is It?)

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Posted 05/07/2025 09:21 am

F12

Forum: US Modern Coin Grading

PCGS: Details 98 Damaged (Ms 1943-P Nickel).

BadThad

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Posted 05/05/2025 7:23 pm

Looks like the planchet lines that form on Lincoln cents due to a weak strike.

Forum: US Modern Coin Grading

House Introduces Common Cents Act To Cut The Penny

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Posted 05/02/2025 3:13 pm

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So how will kids buy penny candy anymore?

Nothing exists for sale at one cent anymore. If they were to, they'll just use mommies card since about 90% of transactions are now electronic.

Forum: US Modern Coins

1921 Lincoln Wheat Cent - You Vs NGC

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Posted 04/28/2025 1:24 pm

64BN

Forum: US Modern Coin Grading

1915-D Lincoln Wheat Cent

BadThad

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Posted 04/27/2025 01:07 am

Wear on cheek and beard, left wheat lines nearly flat. Some circulation stains and marks.

AU-53 (only because it still has some red, otherwise 50 wear level)

Forum: US Modern Coin Grading

A Real 1964 SMS Cent Up For Auction!

BadThad

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Posted 04/26/2025 3:52 pm

Wow, cool coin, thanks for the post!

Forum: US Modern Coins

What To Do With Father's Lincoln Memorial Mint Rolls

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Posted 04/24/2025 11:10 pm

BUMP....I hope mrcasey didn't dump these rolls.

Forum: US Modern Coins

Once Upon A Time 1909 Lincoln Cent?

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Posted 04/24/2025 11:08 pm

Hummm...not worth the effort of figuring it out. But it would make an excellent sinker!

Forum: US Modern Coins

1966 Lincoln Memorial Cent, Struck On 10c Clad Planchet - You Vs. PCGS

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Posted 04/23/2025 9:53 pm

Cool coin, amazingly well struck for what it is. These off-metal coins are often missing elements or the devices are mush.

Forum: US Modern Coin Grading

What To Do With Father's Lincoln Memorial Mint Rolls

BadThad

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Posted 04/22/2025 8:30 pm

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The luster is all there, but I see bag marks galore, unattractive toning, etc. The zincolns that I've opened all have the "carbon dots" or moisture droplet marks.

Welcome to the world of memorial cents!

Forum: US Modern Coins

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