1918 Lincoln Wheat Cent / LWC - Hopefully Some Quick Responses

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rking007 Pillar of the Community United States 784 Posts	Posted 05/08/2014 10:05 am I'm posting this on the main modern forum as well because I want as many opinions as possible in as short a time as possible (auction ends in an hour and a half) What are your thoughts on this 1918 wheatie? I've been through the pics a hundred times and I'm seeing a pretty high grade piece here. I'd say a 65 at least. I feel like his lighting is a little overexposed and it's hiding either a red coin or a red brown coin which has some pretty wild swings on it's value. Thoughts? Thanks all! Russ http://www.ebay.com/itm/13116192729....m1423.l2648 Report this Post to the Staff

Matteproof Pillar of the Community Korea, Republic Of 1881 Posts	Posted 05/08/2014 10:19 am Although I am no expert, I will offer my Two Cents: There's something that I don't like about the surfaces. It looks similar to the "altered surfaces" Lincolns I've come across. The surface doesn't have the luster that I'd be expecting from a RD Wheatie.......way too bright with little marks all over the surface. The problems with the rims also raise my doubt in authenticity......but the details look all good; the details in the bust and the beard, and accurate letters, etc. That's just about it of what I can say about this one. Report this Post to the Staff
Kefiroth Pillar of the Community United States 1431 Posts	Posted 05/08/2014 10:21 am Quote: There's something that I don't like about the surfaces. It looks similar to the "altered surfaces" Lincolns I've come across. The surface doesn't have the luster that I'd be expecting from a RD Wheatie.......way too bright with little marks all over the surface. This was my first impression as well Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36678 Posts	Posted 05/08/2014 10:25 am The coin looks cleaned or dipped. Report this Post to the Staff
Rollsearcher37 Pillar of the Community United States 1295 Posts	Posted 05/08/2014 10:26 am It does appear high grade, but notice how I said it appears. I tend to think that the seller is no fool; if he had an idea that he could make some big bucks by having it certified, he would be selling it in a slab right now. What worries me the most is the over-exposure; like you said, it could be RB, and those are not as sought after as RD coins. The lighting could also be an attempt to hide a dip or a cleaning, as others have noted. I personally would not take a chance on this one; I like to examine coins in person. Edited by Rollsearcher37 05/08/2014 10:31 am Report this Post to the Staff
RK55 Pillar of the Community United States 2189 Posts	Posted 05/08/2014 10:46 am Based on the photos of some of the other Lincoln cents the seller has for sale, I would pass. Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19935 Posts	Posted 05/08/2014 5:24 pm Looks like a 64 or so coin with over-exposed pictures. Personally, I'd be more in the $50-60 range. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
rking007 Pillar of the Community United States 784 Posts	Posted 05/08/2014 11:35 pm Thanks so much for all your thoughts guys. I passed on it. The lighting was just too overexposed, hard and potentially hiding too much... maybe making it look too awesome. Love this community because of these opportunities to ask questions and learn! The search continues! Report this Post to the Staff
LincolnGuy Pillar of the Community 917 Posts	Posted 05/08/2014 11:45 pm I didn't see this till just now but I think you made a good choice rking007. I wouldnt have touched it at that price. Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19935 Posts	Posted 05/09/2014 12:04 am No kidding, I just looked at their other Lincolns - all of them were cleaned/polished. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
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1918 LWC - Hopefully Some Quick Responses