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New Member
United States
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Looking for opinions on this 1913 I just Purchased The rim looks squared off and detail is VERY sharp as per your typical diagnostics for attributing a Matte issue (2 of the 3 things to look for ) I just dont have the coin in hand yet to see the 3rd. But, while I wait for it, lets stir some things up    *** Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. *** |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1747 Posts |
I am not an expert with old US coins, and their QC however when you are talking about proof coins, would there not be a higher standard for quality? this coins shows mis-alligned dies, which might happen, but I would hope not. |
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Rest in Peace
United States
18456 Posts |
I'm no expert on matte proof Lincolns ,but as sharp as this coin is I'm leaning towards Not a proof only for the fact of the obverse rim disorder at 11:00 to 3:00 .  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8137 Posts |
It has a good chance of being a proof. Regardless, it's a very nice early Lincoln Cent.  |
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New Member
United States
34 Posts |
Looks matte to me ...... never seen one off center though
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Rest in Peace
10197 Posts |
Looks like a poor matte copy to me. Pressure of strike was too great causing rim finning TBop noted and is slightly MAD. LIBERTY is too close to rim, on new die would be further into field. Date looks rotated CW to me about 5°, rims on reverse don't seem squared enough. Too many suspicions on this one, hope you have return capabilities.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3468 Posts |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7840 Posts |
One way to find out...send it in for Third Party Grading...along with some company to help absorb the fees.
Nice looking Lincoln!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Among other things, I don't like the beard definition in some areas. Suspicious coin.
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New Member
 United States
8 Posts |
Well, I purchased the coin as uncirculated from an ebay seller I have the same mind set with the MAD look to it. Either way the coin is SHARP When I have it in hand I should be able to identify whether or not It's a Matte |
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Moderator
 United States
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The die alignment issues seem, to me, to preclude calling it a Proof. I'd be keeping it all the same, simply for the scintillating strike.  |
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United States
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I'd be keeping it all the same, simply for the scintillating strike. Agreed.  |
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Moderator
United States
15394 Posts |
Lovely coin with a great strike ...
For all the reasons described above I'm not going for matte proof ... but nonetheless a nice looking coin.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3540 Posts |
Anxiously waiting for you to have the coin in hand.
Pictures of the rim please!
Great coin.....either way.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19935 Posts |
Not a proof, just a strong, MAD business strike. NICE COIN still!
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