Ok, I Don't Hate Lincoln Cents Anymore....

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Chancellor Sutler Pillar of the Community United States 1372 Posts	Posted 09/20/2011 02:24 am Hate was a strong word anyway ... but I never really had a soft spot for the old standby Lincoln Cent. I got the set in that I bought off ebay and while a few coins were disappointing, overall I'm still pleased with the set. I was rummaging around looking for some books and albums that I'm going to sell, and I came across a set of memorial cents that I thought was long gone. I was able to use that folder to upgrade 30 coins in this set. The 1970-S small date is indeed the small date. The set included a 72 DDO to boot. I only need a handfull of coins to have a complete set up to 2003 including proof only issues. I'll peck away at upgrading and cmpleting the set. I may never have the real biggies ... but you just never know what might turn up. I may add some highlight pics tomorrow. I did post this 72DDO in the grading sub-forum though. Chance Report this Post to the Staff

BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19935 Posts	Posted 09/20/2011 08:55 am You will be infected by the Lincoln bug! Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
TheForce Pillar of the Community United States 4867 Posts	Posted 09/20/2011 11:16 am The older Lincoln cents had more character I feel. Lincoln seems so flat looking on the modern cents. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 09/20/2011 11:22 am It is because he is flat. Lower relief and lower strike pressure allows for longer die life, faster speeds, and ultimately higher mintages. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
eaglefoot Pillar of the Community United States 6326 Posts	Posted 09/20/2011 11:27 am Just like the Washington Qtr. change with George's portrait......same thing....they're all a "more flat design" for longer life. Edited by eaglefoot 09/20/2011 11:28 am Report this Post to the Staff
Chancellor Sutler Pillar of the Community United States 1372 Posts	Posted 09/20/2011 11:42 am Yes, all of the new coins stink on ice where art is concerned. They don't even need sculptors anymore....just a computer "busy box". Chance Report this Post to the Staff
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