1918 Lincoln Commem 50¢ For Grading (Pic Heavy)

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Beefer518 Pillar of the Community United States 887 Posts	Posted 08/16/2017 8:45 pm Just grabbed this the other day. I've always been a Lincoln fan, and I also like commemoratives, and this coin seemed nice for the price. What would you grade it? It's in a basement slab, but I ignored that when buying (I'll show the slab after a couple of days), and I want to see how close I was to what you all think of it. First 2 pics are just to show the luster, and the following are so the light doesn't conceal anything. Edited by Beefer518 08/16/2017 8:47 pm Report this Post to the Staff

nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15414 Posts	Posted 08/16/2017 9:00 pm My humble opinion.... Genuine (that's good) ! ... above average strike ... note in particular on this coin the eagle neck feathers on the reverse for strike quality. The marks on the obverse fields and Lincoln portrait IMHO hold this otherwise lovely example back from Gem-MS I'm in for MS64 ... lovely historic coin indeed and I appreciate you sharing it with us. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
coin197 Pillar of the Community United States 1963 Posts	Posted 08/16/2017 10:46 pm My grade is 63. On the slab, probably says 66 or 67. Edited by coin197 08/16/2017 10:47 pm Report this Post to the Staff
machine20 Pillar of the Community United States 1276 Posts	Posted 08/16/2017 11:54 pm I agree with 63 Report this Post to the Staff
Crazyb0 Rest in Peace 10197 Posts	Posted 08/17/2017 12:26 am Really nice one Beefed! Don't see these come around very often, nice and crisp, MS64+ (?) Report this Post to the Staff
120grain Valued Member United States 50 Posts	Posted 08/17/2017 12:42 am Very nice looking coin! Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 08/17/2017 09:58 am Stronger than average strike, liquid undisturbed luster, no hint of circulation. Never cleaned nor dipped. Excellent idea showing the different angles of the light as it gives a much more complete story. Good photos. Straight on 64. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188191 Posts	Posted 08/17/2017 11:52 am Very nice! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12266 Posts	Posted 08/17/2017 1:29 pm As others have mentioned, the coin exhibits a very nice strike and excellent luster. I'm sure the piece has wonderful eye appeal in hand. Congrats on the purchase! My eyes see enough marks/surface disturbances to envision PCGS encapsulating it as MS-63. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 08/17/2017 4:07 pm Agree - Scratch in right field would hold this to 63, I believe. Report this Post to the Staff
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