22 no D-Strong Reverse needs insight

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Marc Aldrich, Aug 9, 2020.

  1. Marc Aldrich

    Marc Aldrich Member

    Hi everyone, I need your well-respected insight and opinion on this 22. I may bid on this as this is currently on Ebay and the seller is trusted and I have purchased from before.

    Is it your opinion that this would be an Ex Fine designation and a true strong reverse? If you believe so, what would the majority of you pay for it ? I am noting that I do need this coin for my ongoing collection of Lincolns. Of course, PCGs may see this coin differently and grade lower?

    I would appreciate your feedback.
    Thanks, Marc
     

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  3. tibor

    tibor Supporter! Supporter

    Have the seller send it to PCGS. If it comes kosher then make a deal.
    Do not buy any coin like this with out the TPG plastic first.
     
  4. johnmilton

    johnmilton Well-Known Member

    The coin looks okay on the surface, but I would never buy a raw coin like this on the Internet. As a dealer, I would never have sold a coin like this raw.

    The photo might have white balance issues, but the color does not look entirely right. This piece may have been cleaned and re-colored.
     
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  5. Marc Aldrich

    Marc Aldrich Member

    Thank you so much for the feedback! I will take that advice.
    Much appreciated!
     
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  6. Robert Ransom

    Robert Ransom Well-Known Member

    Sure appears to have been cleaned, IMO.
     
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  7. Timewarp

    Timewarp Intrepid Traveler

    That second 2 looks a bit too sharp compared to other numbers and letters. I'd wait for a TPG before buying.
     
  8. Robert Ransom

    Robert Ransom Well-Known Member

    The fields of this coin are too mark free considering the wear factor of the coin. I would stay clear.
     
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  9. Inspector43

    Inspector43 Celebrating 75 Years Active Collecting Supporter

    The date looks funny. The 9 is much larger than the other numbers. Just looks funny. Actually, the first three look different.
     
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  10. Juno

    Juno Active Member

    Lincoln’s cheek appears to have been sand blasted.
     
  11. PlanoSteve

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  12. Spark1951

    Spark1951 Accomplishment, not Activity

    Yes, this coin should have already been encapsulated, makes you wonder why it isn’t and where it came from...definitely needs TPG cert before you buy. A generous grade of F12 at NGC= $850...Spark
     
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  13. manny9655

    manny9655 Well-Known Member

    I think the date has been altered.
     
  14. Spark1951

    Spark1951 Accomplishment, not Activity

    At first, I thought so too. But I compared it to that listed at NGC and it looks okay. No opinion about cleaning or re-coloring...I just don’t know from these pics...Spark
     
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  15. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    Be safe not sorry PASS.
     
  16. Robert Ransom

    Robert Ransom Well-Known Member

    I agree. After checking numerous references, the last "2" is smaller than it should be.
     
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  17. manny9655

    manny9655 Well-Known Member

    Not only that, look where it is. It's just slightly too far to the right. The spacing between it and the first 2 is wider than the spacing between the other numbers. And the top of the second 2 is totally different than the top of the first one. An altered 1923 or 1928 perhaps.
     
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  18. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    The date stands out as being fake to me. The 19 is larger than the 22 and the two twos look a little different. I wouldn't butva coin like this unless slabbed.
     
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  19. Mike Thorne

    Mike Thorne Well-Known Member

    If graded by the reverse, it's XF. As a firm believer in certification, I would definitely not buy a key/expensive coin that hadn't been certified.
    If you look at the picture of a no D from the second die pair in Cherrypickers' Guide, you can see that the spacing of the two 2s is wide, just like the ops coin. I think the coin's genuine, but I would buy it w/o certification.
     
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  20. Mike Thorne

    Mike Thorne Well-Known Member

    That is, I wouldn't buy it w/o certification. Sorry for the typo.
     
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  21. Mike Thorne

    Mike Thorne Well-Known Member

    Again, look at Cherrypickers' Guide 6th edition, vol. 1, p. 103. The 19 looks larger (fatter) than the 2s.
     
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