Authentication Help Needed With 1914-D Lincoln

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jdheyne Pillar of the Community United States 772 Posts	Posted 06/17/2006 2:39 pm Hello all, I picked up a few 1914 D's. One of them is a little questionable as to the authenticity of it. This is the questionable one: This one I really have no doubt it is good: If the first one is bad, it was not due to a shaved 1944. It would have to be an added mintmark. I just don't know... I mean I do know what to look for. Here is one of my pages on my site for the 14-D on what to look for. http://oicoins.com/index_files/Page477.htm So... watcha'll think? Report this Post to the Staff

coolg35748 Valued Member United States 260 Posts	Posted 06/17/2006 2:49 pm It appears to me to be a shaved 44 the number befor the four is not the same shape as the 1 under it. Either it has been wore down or it is shaved. Report this Post to the Staff
coolg35748 Valued Member United States 260 Posts	Posted 06/17/2006 2:51 pm Notice how the bottom of the 1 looks different than the other. Report this Post to the Staff
jdheyne Pillar of the Community United States 772 Posts	Posted 06/17/2006 3:10 pm I think that (the shape of the 1) is due to whatever made the D the shape it is, if it is a good piece. Because all 1914 D's had the exact same style mintmark. The does not have the VDB as would a 44-D. The shoulder is complete and does not appear to have been tampered with in any way. I would be confident saying this was not a shaved 44-D. Also, you cannot see any signs of a shaved 4 as you can on the other coins pictured on that link. Report this Post to the Staff
Metalman Pillar of the Community United States 7123 Posts	Posted 06/17/2006 3:39 pm Hi Jd The first one pictured is an added mint mark, (classic) text book example,, the mint mark has been tooled up. The second looks like a good coin to me. Rick Report this Post to the Staff
jdheyne Pillar of the Community United States 772 Posts	Posted 06/17/2006 3:51 pm And that is something you are fairly confident of Rick? Not that I am questioning your expertise... I just don't want to make an ___ outta myself when I go to return it because I say it is bad. Edited by jdheyne 06/17/2006 3:51 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Metalman Pillar of the Community United States 7123 Posts	Posted 06/17/2006 3:56 pm Jd Do you have a copy of PCGS Grading and counterfiet detection,, the altered cent looks like they used your coin for the photo . There are two popular ways that these cents are altered to make the 1914-D either the 4 is shaved or the mintmark is built up and tooled,, if you have the ability to look at that mint mark under some significant magnification, The tooling and roughness around the mint mark should be evident. The center is also a point of interest note on the second coin the triangular shape of the mint mark as opposed by the rounded smaller inside of the first. also the top and bottom of the unaltered cent will be straight where as the altered starts the curve much sooner. Rick Edited by Metalman 06/17/2006 4:01 pm Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 06/17/2006 4:34 pm I'm not competent with this series, but it's fairly easy to see areas near the mintmark which look like they've been mined for metal to add to the mintmark. It's especially clear northeast from it. Report this Post to the Staff
jdheyne Pillar of the Community United States 772 Posts	Posted 06/17/2006 8:38 pm I do see what you are talking about to the north east. I have the book, but not with my right now. once I get back home I will check the book (I kind of overlooked that) Report this Post to the Staff
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