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I travel too much in the summer to really post much, but figured I'd put something up since I'm around for a few days. One of the toughest Lincoln Cent cherrypicks is the 1951-D FS-101. While it's honestly a strong DDO, it's really tough to see unless the photos are really clear. So I've needed one of these in a top grade for a while, and finally nailed one. Paid $30 including shipping, but will need to cross it over for my PCGS registry. 1951-D Lincoln Wheat cent doubled die - DDO-001, FS-101       For fun, here is the original seller's image at full resolution.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Wow! Excellent pick! Great photos!  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Quite the pick, and a beautiful coin. Congrats, TB! =)
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Pillar of the Community
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Forehead die marker? |
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It was that blurry forehead marker in the seller's pic that convinced me to buy the coin. Yes the R and U of TRUST looked right, but the marker sealed it. It's more obvious on my full-coin pic, but notice how difficult the doubling is to see in my pic even though it's more clear than the seller's image.
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Do you have a list handy of the most obvious DDO-1 die markers lol?  |
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From your pictures it is easy to see but from the sellers pictures there is no way I would have spotted this great pick. And congratulations
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Wow - excellent cherry pick TB. It's a beautiful looking coin as well as a DDO-1. Quote:
I travel too much in the summer to really post much I was wondering what happened to you - glad you are well. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Another doubled die I was unfamiliar with. Nice pick! Knowing the pups is key and obviously paid off in this instance.
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Fantastic! |
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very nice DDO and I can see why it is a difficult one to spot.. and Welcome back to the forums |
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Very nice coin there TB, congrats on the pick. |
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Awesome pick TropicalBats, that is a great looking DDO and coin, and great to see your posts again. I was afraid the bats had netted you this time. Edited by CoinHI
08/21/2025 12:58 pm
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Thanks all! And no, the bats haven't carried me away yet, but it's been a sporty summer. Recently back from climbing Mt. Washington in New Hampshire, base to summit, off trail, carrying 60 pound packs with long ropes and rappelling gear while trying to find a lost bat cave. Failed. Costa Rica was a blast and caught very cool bats. Vacation was Iceland. Done four trips to Virginia and two work projects in PA. I'm supposed to be retired! I leave in a couple days to teach bats at Mammoth Cave. Come by on August 30 for Bat Day and you'll get to see live bats in the evening up close.
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Great cherry pick! I have yet to find one of those in the wild. Beautiful cent!
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Posted 08/21/2025 12:38 am
