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Pillar of the Community
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This one came with a couple of "knots". Just thought I'd share.   |
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Pillar of the Community
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That's very nice! Cool error.
I know this isn't the grading section, but I would like to give it a shot because I need to practice Lincolns.
VF35. And possibly details? Is that enough to be called environmental damage?
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Pillar of the Community
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Kid, I have Coin World's 'Making the Grade". For LWC's, it states the requirements for EF-45 as, "On the obverse slight wear is evident on hair above the ear, cheek and jaw. On the reverse, the high points of wheat stalks are lightly worn and each line is clearly defined. Half of the mint luster is present." It makes no mention of blemishes, but common sense tells me that takes it to EF-40. I'd say you're pretty close. PCGS and others grade coins a little higher than my book.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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That is what a woody should look like. Sweet.
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Pillar of the Community
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Rest in Peace
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Especially nice reverse. I'd be at the EF-40 for grade, even with the two small areas of corrosion on the obverse.
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Bedrock of the Community
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The two spots on the obverse are called "carbon spots." They do drag the value down on them. If you are buying coins as an investment, steer clear of these. The resale value is a lot less on them. If you just like the coin for being a woody, then buy it.
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Pillar of the Community
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Too bad for the carbon that's a nice woodie! I agree with ef-40
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Valued Member
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What makes a LWC a woody? The striped brown texture? |
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Pillar of the Community
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Yes, MS7OE, a Woody will have streaks - either on one side or both. Thanks all.
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Bedrock of the Community
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It is a poor mix of the metal that is used for the cent coin stock. This happened a lot on early wheat cents. (you can also see this on silver coins, but not as dramatic)
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Oh alright. Thanks for clarifying that.
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