I got this in the mail Saturday. I know it looks AU in the photo, but in hand it looks unc to me and the fingerprint on the bust is much more obvious. Regardless of what condition you think it is, how and how much do the laminations effect the value?. Incidentally, I finally got a new camera - Canon A560. I can now take pictures of coins and they actually look like coins. I still have to work out the lighting, but the worst from this are better than the best I managed with my old camera. Any and all input appreciated.
First off, I have to say, very nice coin. Beautiful example. :thumb: Now, I don't know much about the lamination and how it would increase it's value, but would you be able to look at the S for me. I can't really tell from the pic, but the S looks like it might be a potential candidate for the 1913S-1MM-001. Now that is my sole opinion, and can be totally wrong, but never hurts to be sure. Either way though, it is a very nice coin. And if you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay? Nice coin. :thumb: Here is what the Rpm looks like: http://www.coppercoins.com/lincoln/dietype.php?date=1913&die_mint=s&die_type=mm&page=0 Phoenix
This is about as good as I can get the date. I don't think it is 1913S-1MM-001. Incidentally, I got that straight from the camera. No attachments, just cropping. I got it for $58 including shipping. I think that the laminations scared some people off.
I think the lamination is neat on this coin. Seems like some people like them and others don't. As for grade, it kind of looks like one of those AU-61/62 pieces. It might have some surface friction or rub, but would still grade uncirculated....at least from the pics. Nice coin!
To an error collector it probably would. To some others the error is a detraction which lowers the value. Chocolate and vanilla.
Nice... I would have to say same as Doug. It is interesting, but would be special to a specialist, detract from a regular set. Wasn't there just a SVDB thread with error similar to this?
I do beleive you assesment is correct about it not being the 1913S-1MM-001. The location of the MM is close to the correct position. Check the top and bottom of the Serif and see if there is a split. The coin may be a LDS coin. To see a picture of the 1913S-1MM-001 follow the link: Then die variety search: Type in Date and check P-D-S. http://www.coppercoins.com/ Rhubarb
Yeah, looking at the mintmark a little more closely it doesn't seem to be an MM. Be even nicer if it was. But still a very nice and neat coin. But yeah, I don't think I would personally pay more for the lamination, but to each his own. I guess it really comes down to who the buyer is. Phoenix
