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I was so tempted to buy a 1914D Lincoln today.
The details were boderline F... probably closer to VG... but it seems I tend to undergrade compared to some of the others on here. So F might be closer to the truth...
Anyway... it was only $90
and it only had one very small problem... A GIANT HOLE at the top of lincolns head...
Good call to leave it where it was, or should I go back and pick it up?
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"A GIANT HOLE at the top of lincolns head..." Mr. Booth must have got hold of that coin...  Edited by KurtS
04/15/2008 3:43 pm
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I say leave it unless it's the only chance you'll ever have to pick one up.
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A hole? Like "through-and-through" or a ding that resembled a hole? I might bite on the latter, but no way on the former.
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The "hole" is where you could put your hopes on that one !....  Wouldn't want it myself.....in fact I wouldn't pay $9.00.....let alone $90.00 (although I know some might for $9.00! Ha Ha)..  .....but ....to me that "hole" is an ugly horrible ghastly thing that I wouldn't want in MY collection....... Not even to proclaim the "deal" I got on it to every one I showed it to like a disclaimer or something because you'd have to, certainly and constantly, because that "hole" would stand out somethin' fierce !....I just couldn't be proud of it no matter what...IMHO.
Edited by eaglefoot
04/15/2008 4:13 pm
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Personally, I wouldn't buy it. If you're an even half-way serious collector, damaged coins do you no good. Save up some money and get a "real" 14D.
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KurtS................. Not at all !.......actually pretty smart and funny I thought!......wishin' I'd thought of it myself even!...  ..but it's been a long day and my brain is tired !...  Edited by eaglefoot
04/15/2008 4:21 pm
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how ironic, on the 143rd anniversary of Lincoln's death
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Pillar of the Community
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I'm sure that hole was done before the person knew it would be worth hundreds one day.
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quote:
I'm sure that hole was done before the person knew it would be worth hundreds one day.
Man, I hope so. If not, there is one sick individual out there! |
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Seems like the hole is part of the story that the coin has to tell. Part of the mystery and part of the history. I have plenty of holed coins, one even looks like it was shot by a gun. How interesting, maybe Annie Oakley shot it as part of her Wild West Show! As long as the value drops A LOT, I don't see it is a real problem.
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Considering they had a perfectly good 14D sitting right next to it that would grade a solid G4 for $200, I know I should just let that one sit there.... It was a tempting though.
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I will tell you never ever buy a coin like that. It will have no resale value. The best you can do is learn to grade and buy the best coin your money can buy. We have all started and bought coins we found out to late and regretted the purchase. You are much better off to buy 1 or 2 super coins a month or year for that matter than to buy a bunch you can't sell to upgrade. Just my 2 cents.
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Posted 04/15/2008 3:43 pm
