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09-05-2004, 01:09 AM
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| 1970-S Lincoln -- Is this a small or large date??
Attached is a auction for a proof 1970-S Lincoln described as a "small date" Unless my eyesight is going, this looks like a "large date" to me. I compared at the photos in the Red Book and still think it is a large date.
Take a look and let me know what you think!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=3927602704 | 
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09-05-2004, 01:14 AM
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There's something wrong with your link.
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09-05-2004, 09:02 AM
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Link works, not sure.
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09-05-2004, 09:03 AM
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The auction ended early.
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09-05-2004, 10:23 AM
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09-05-2004, 12:46 PM
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I'm not much of an expert on proof Lincolns, but I believe that's a "Large Date" variety.
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09-05-2004, 01:26 PM
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No doubt about it - it is a large date. The two main diagnostics I use to differentiate the two are the top of the 7 and the loop of the 9 as I feel these are the easiest to see. Small date Large date
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09-05-2004, 04:08 PM
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I agree with GD - that is definitely a low 7.
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09-05-2004, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by susanlynn9 I agree with GD - that is definitely a low 7. |
Wouldn't a "low" 7 make it a small date?
Small dates and large dates, unless displayed side by side, are tough for me to tell apart.
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09-05-2004, 05:24 PM
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collect4fun -
Here's a little mnemonic ( memory kick ) to help you - Low 7 = Large date.
Use the first letter of the word being the same to remember 
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09-05-2004, 07:00 PM
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See how the word LIBERTY is nice and bold? Definately a large date.
LIBERTY is washed out and weak on all the small dates I've seen.
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09-05-2004, 09:29 PM
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Thanks, everyone, that's what I thought, but it helps to get confirmation, and I thought this was a good topic to discuss.
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09-05-2004, 10:34 PM
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FYI: I sent a very polite email to the seller and explained why it was a large date - he said it was stated that way when he bought it and that he was told it was the height of the 1 and the 0 that made it a small date. I don't think he is interested in changing it. Everybody makes mistakes and God knows I've made my share - but when it is pointed out to me, I fix it. This is the type of seller that is a problem on eBay - who won't listen to the truth even though he's going on someone else's word and doesn't know it for himself. I guess he doesn't want to realize that he got burned.
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09-06-2004, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by susanlynn9 FYI: I sent a very polite email to the seller and explained why it was a large date - he said it was stated that way when he bought it and that he was told it was the height of the 1 and the 0 that made it a small date. I don't think he is interested in changing it. Everybody makes mistakes and God knows I've made my share - but when it is pointed out to me, I fix it. This is the type of seller that is a problem on eBay - who won't listen to the truth even though he's going on someone else's word and doesn't know it for himself. I guess he doesn't want to realize that he got burned. | I sent the seller an e-mail as well, Susan, and he gave me the same response. I replied that I was only trying to avoid a potential dispute once the buyer realizes it is a large date. I also mentioned that several experienced collectors on this forum confirms it was a large date. I guess he would rather believe the dealer who originally ripped him off.  | |
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09-06-2004, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by rbm86 I sent the seller an e-mail as well, Susan, and he gave me the same response. I replied that I was only trying to avoid a potential dispute once the buyer realizes it is a large date. I also mentioned that several experienced collectors on this forum confirms it was a large date. I guess he would rather believe the dealer who originally ripped him off. | Frustrating, isn't it? 
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