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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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  I picked up this brown 1919-S Lincoln Cent for a couple of dollars. I can't see any rub on it, but I'd like opinions if others think it's an uncirculated coin or not. There are some lighter spots in the photo on Lincoln's beard, but they're not there on the coin itself; they're a slight reflection. The coin still does have a bit of luster. Paul Bulgerin
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4809 Posts |
Photos are a little grainy, but it looks like a very nice coin!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5825 Posts |
Can't tell for sure from your pics but I think AU-55 or -58.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
3098 Posts |
I'll see if I can post better photos tomorrow.
Paul Bulgerin
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3098 Posts |
  Let's see if these are any clearer. Paul Bulgerin
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10982 Posts |
It appears AU in the images but those pics are still not good.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3283 Posts |
No hits on the obverse rim, clean fields, no obvious wear to the high spots,nice beard,
I could see this grading low MS due to the odd color
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8137 Posts |
I would go mid AU range on this one.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3098 Posts |
  This is a tough coin to photograph! I tried a couple of shots in direct sunlight. I'm still learning the intricacies of grading: For those who have said AU, what are you seeing on the coin that makes you grade it AU? I certainly appreciate your insights. Paul Bulgerin
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm no expert, but it just looks slightly worn to me. The nick in the O on the reverse looks a little worn to me.
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Valued Member
United States
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I'm curious what people think about the gap between the chin and the mouth. Is this indicative of a weak strike or a worn die or something else?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2764 Posts |
Make sure you set your camera in "macro" mode so the close up pictures would be clearer....
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Pillar of the Community
United States
724 Posts |
I would grade it at AU50. I don't see any lust on your picture.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Somewhere between G-4 and MS-66.  I really like the reverse better than the obverse. Very little wear is noticable on the wheats. Nice coin. Wish it were in my Album. Very possibly about AU-56 to 58. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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  ONE LAST TRY! I must have taken 40 shots of this coin. Normally my macro photos of brown coins turn out nicely. This one is a real pain. I took these last ones with brighter light. I'm going to put it up on ebay as a Brown AU. Thanks for the opinions. Paul Bulgerin
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Posted 02/27/2014 7:52 pm
