1943 Zincoln (I'm Gonna Call It An S)

Yes, it looks like all 3 mints are represented.

I think I have a better pic on the D

Just an FYI: This type is not considered a Zinc Lincoln (Zincoln). It is a steel Lincoln with a Zinc coating. Zincolns started being issued in 1982 and are copper plated Zinc cents.

Nice set judging by the obverse pic. The close up on the last (Denver) mint mark is a bit over powered by the glare which can play tricks on the eye(s). Thanks, Doug.

Thought you were inquiring about the mint marks. Look up the production run if needed. Remember condition counts when it comes to considering rarity as well.

I have saved everyone I found from circulation over the past blankidy blank decades. Out of that I'm lucky if I have two or three with zero blemishes or rust. Thanks, Doug.

http://www.coincommunity.com/us_sma...heat_ear.asp

No worries. I was actually laughing at my ignorance, just saying that like all baby collectors I thought I had a zillion dollar treasure, when these are probably worth a whole $5, at most.

I can speak somewhat to provenance. My grandpa collected throughout his life, mostly from circulation, but he also loved to visit coin shops and make modest buys. The writing on the flips these two sets are in is not his, and they have those inventory number stickers, so he definitely bought them. It looks like he paid 85 cents per set. If anyone can guesstimate when a dealer might have commanded that price for these coins, that's about when he got them.

A couple of the coins show light wear which has not been shined up along Abe's cheekbone, while the rest still have luster on the high spots. A couple (not the same ones that show the wear) have a little brownish discoloration around the letters on the reverse, that looks to me like the sort you'd see from light handling (old finger oil). Both of these still have visible luster under the color.

All this to say, I think they were pulled from circulation early in their lives, and I doubt they were prettied up. But that's my very inexperienced judgment. I'd love to know if more experienced collectors think I'm looking at them correctly.

Yes, it's a lot of analysis for coins that together are worth only a few dollars. I'm just trying to learn what sorts of things I should be looking for when buying my own coins. I really appreciate you guys putting up with my uninformed comments and questions, and giving your input/correction.