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New Member
United States
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I am brand new to coin collecting, I started because I found a 191* LWP. Any idea what the Grade of this coin is? Sorry for the shadow on this picture.   |
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New Member
 United States
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Sorry for the small reverse any advice on how to get that any bigger while still keeping it within the forum limits?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1436 Posts |
SilentxBane,  to the CCF! One of the most important aspects to coin collecting is learning how to properly grade coins. Here is a link to PCGS Photograde to start you on learning to grade... http://www.pcgs.com/Photograde/Check it out and see what grade you think your cent is |
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New Member
United States
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I guess if I had to guess I would assume MS 63, but again I have no clue lol
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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No, not MS 63. XF or AU at best.
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Moderator
 United States
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Check out the link Dave H posted. FYI it's a LWC=Lincoln Wheat cent. Did you check to see if it's an RPM? John1  |
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United States
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Pillar of the Community
Korea, Republic Of
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New Member
United States
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Please explain what to look for to know that and also does that make the coin more rare? Like I said previously I am just now getting started in coin collecting.
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New Member
United States
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I searched for RPM on theforum and found a couple of good examples with Lincolns however mine isn't obvious so is there another tell I should be looking for.
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Moderator
United States
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Edited by John1
07/15/2014 8:40 pm
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New Member
United States
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So does a slight rotation indicate RPM? I am having alot of trouble with figuring this out sorry to be such a pest.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Believe me you are not being a pest! I've been hanging out here for a little under a year now and I've learned volumes of things by simply reading posts and commenting when applicable. For your pics, try to keep the image size of your file at 600x600 or so. I've been using files that are about 3 megs and then letting the forum's image optimizer take them down to the 100k requirement. I'm still messing with it too. If you can, try to get a straight above shot of your coin so we can see all the area in proportion. If you get to the point where you want to take better pics like some of the pro's here, hang out on the photography section of the forum. As for your cent, I agree with an EF/AU assessment based on the pics you have provided. It looks like an honestly worn and clean coin which is good for your collection save for the bit of reddish shmootz under 'Liberty'. Just keep the question coming! I've never met friendlier people on a public forum than here more willing to help new collectors take steps in the right direction!  |
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So does a slight rotation indicate RPM? Not always. The most common indicator of an RPM is a notched/split serif. John1 |
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New Member
United States
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I am having trouble navigating to through the forums. Can someone point me to the photography section I would like to try and take a better picture of this coin.
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Posted 07/15/2014 5:29 pm
