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Pillar of the Community
United States
984 Posts |
  Coin does not look this good in person. I am worried about the color! Just hoping it's not AT and hope it's UNC
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Rest in Peace
United States
18456 Posts |
I don't believe it's AT . All the areas that usually wear first isn't showing any. Better than a 63 but not as good as a 65 . MS-64RD/RB.  Edited by T-BOP
05/16/2022 09:01 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I think the color/tone is legit. I'm good with MS65.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Color somehow doesn't seem right. I'll say MS-64RB. I think.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
18663 Posts |
a little weak in the strike on both sides. the obv looks super clean from marks. reverse I can only see 4 very minor marks and some ticks across "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" I have it at MS65+ probably RB and 66 would not surprise me on this one. the slightly weak strike may keep it from that though I like this one  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19949 Posts |
Is there any cartwheel luster?
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
984 Posts |
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Is there any cartwheel luster? Very little as compared to other coins I have been viewing. This worries me for the correct color. No color changes around lettering and edges. The coin is way more red brown than red. would be there any other small signs of an old cleaning or dip. Badthad the coin seems to be slightly less red than when I receive it weeks ago. However I am now looking through a loupe and did leave it in my console of truck. I don't want to want money on an AT coin. I will study it more. All I am hoping for is an original coin! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
984 Posts |
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a little weak in the strike on both sides. the obv looks super clean from marks. reverse I can only see 4 very minor marks and some ticks across "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA"
I have it at MS65+ probably RB and 66 would not surprise me on this one. the slightly weak strike may keep it from that though
I like this one Help me with seeing a weak strike. I know there are signs but I haven't picked up on that yet. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19949 Posts |
I'm leaning toward market acceptable toning but it is slightly suspect. The 31 S & D can take on some funny colors in my experience and are very difficult to find with cartwheel luster.
When I've bought raw coins like this a good soak in xylene usually quickly answers the question. Most of the colorants used are soluble in either water, acetone or xylene.
I'm guessing 63 based on the luster comment.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
6244 Posts |
Normally will be an 66. I do not know if the TPG will give you this due to theirs own internal policies on marketing and favor the big certifying members. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1361 Posts |
If the luster is pretty weak then it'll probably go 64rb, possibly a 65rb
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1361 Posts |
Mine for comparison in 64bn, and this one has strong luster.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5670 Posts |
The odd color and lack of luster seem suspect to me, but if it grades straight, I would say MS-64RB.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
6244 Posts |
@Zurlie, I will never understand what the TPG say by eye appeal. Sorry this it is an complete individual point of view (medical we say personal perception). So in conclusion the luster how a grader or others observe must not change the quality and the grading of a coin or banknote. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5670 Posts |
My impression is that luster and eye appeal are major determinants of how a mint state Lincoln will grade, which is why I would not go above 64 on this coin.
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Posted 05/16/2022 09:05 am
