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I saw this fantasy coin pop up on Great Collections; the 14-D is the only coin in my #1 Lincoln collection that is low grade brown. Part of me would like to get something in MS with some red on it but they are crazy expensive - i.e., more than an 09-S VDB in those grades. I threw in a bid of $3000 early on just for kicks (it's at 5 times that now already): https://www.greatcollections.com/Co...CGS-MS-65-RDIt's going to take some kind of windfall I think to add even a lesser 14-D like a 63RB for example but a kid can dream. |
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What a beaut  . This ones also on my list of "someday" to add. Does make it a bit easier that I'm always weary of adding a higher grade RD to the collection, and I usually prefer and nice BN example. Certainly makes it more cost effective! |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Not surprised - that's a monster, and no flecking I can see.
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Pillar of the Community
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Yeah, that one may be the finest 14-D I have ever seen.
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Rest in Peace
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Sweeter than wine but out of my league .  |
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And more than 15,000 at the moment if only I could...   |
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Dang sold for $18,778! Plus I think there's another 10% on top of that for the buyer's fee which would take it over $20k. Who boy, can't even imagine it.
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03/21/2021 7:18 pm
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Wow - that is a lovely key date coin indeed.
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Pillar of the Community
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Oh my. For that money, although a very nice example and grade, personally I'd want more deeper red. Yet with only eight finer and one being the top pop at 66+ I kinda see why.
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Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here)See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) |
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Most impressive! |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Stunning coin and stunning price! I think I'd rather have a new car. LOL
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I think I'd rather have a new car. LOL It would not cover the car I would want get as an "upgrade" to the one I have now which is perfectly fine and paid off. So instead, I will consider all the premium Ikes I could buy.  |
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Save your $$ for an original MS 63/4 RB 14-D for better value. The pristine color of the offered MS-65 Red in my opinion is too good to be an original surface. The premium isn't worth it. Copper is very reactive in air and surface contaminants (dust, moisture, many chemicals, coin holders, tissue, paper, finger prints, oil, etc.). The "MS 65 Red" coin isn't an attractive coin with shallow pink color. An original RB, problem-free cent has much more character with the depth of surface toning and often more eye appeal. 100+ year old copper coins are expected to have toning - the pristine, monochromatic surfaces are suspect after that many years! Often beautifully toned, iridescent copper coins command a premium over "original" surfaces. But to each his/her own - personal preference.
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BadThad, If you did get a new car instead would it still be a Lincoln?
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Posted 03/21/2021 1:44 pm
