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New Member
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I got this at my local coin shop. I noticed it looks kind of like a matte proof, under my loupe I see that the fields look slightly grainy, it looks to be struck very nice and it has similar luster to some matte proofs. There is probably less than a 99.99% chance this is NOT a proof. I just decided to post just to clarify. Proof or not IMHO it is still a beautiful coin :)     Slightly grainy surface can not be seen in photos. |
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Moderator
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Lovely coin, but I think the rims prove conclusively it's a Business Strike.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Lovely coin, but I think the rims prove conclusively it's a Business Strike Dave, what do you make of that color ? I never seen that intense before.  |
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I've seen that toning on LWC's before. swcoin.ecrater.com
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Nice looking coin.
I agree with SsuperDdave, the rims are not squared like
a proof should be. And I too have seen wheats this color.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Business strike. I do like the color though. 1909-1919 LWCs from Philadelphia are usually if not always beautifully stuck, and this one is no exception.
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New Member
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Thanks guys, I love the eye apeal on this one. Any ideas on a grade too?,
Edited by Coinman123
04/25/2015 9:27 pm
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Moderator
United States
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Can we get a larger pic of the reverse?
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New Member
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Very nice strike. Not a matte proof though (rims not square).
BUT....would like to see a larger picture of the reverse as well.
NICE copper!!
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Proof or not, he is very nice looking.  |
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I've seen the color frequently on Lincolns as well, but the hue here is rather oversaturated for me to easily accept it as natural and your image background says you got the color quite accurately. What chemical process imparts that sort of patina to copper? I sure as heck wouldn't kick it out of my collection, though, natural or not. It's pretty. |
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Posted 04/25/2015 8:18 pm
