Post some Lincolns!!!

He's not giving you the business, it's plated. You've seen one of those, you've seen them all. There are a lot out there, more than you might think. The tell is the cockeyed way it reflects light.

 

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I got this one last night in change

 

I posted this one in a different thread, and it's not along the same lines as you guys are posting (GEMS!!!), but I figured I'd post it anyway. it's just....groovy

 

Here's one that I just recently posted in my CT album. Obviously not the highest grade but still a nice Lincoln.

 

Wicked.

Phoenix

 

Nice example Kevin!! I like it. :thumb:

Phoenix

 

Hi Boss,
That is a mighty fine 09S vdb... regardless of scratches.
By the way, a few weeks ago I checked out a new-to-me coin dealer north of my home place. He had a 14D in a flip that I was interested in. The front of this coin had the same sort of scratches as yours. When I asked how that happened he said it was because a long time ago people would shellac coins thinking it would preserve them, and the results upon removing the shellac gave the coin this harshly cleaned appearance.
I have found a couple of shellacked coins and wondered why people would do that to a nice coin.
Just something to pass along to fellow collectors.
jeankay

 

Thanks, sorry for the out of focus pics.....lol. Still learning with the camera.

 

Lets try this one.....my AU53 1909-S VDB

 

I did not realize you were into Lincolns. Nice coins!

 

Jeankay, the key is how to remove the shellac. Any rubbing or trying to chip off pieces will cause scratches. Old time shellac is very soluble in acetone or xylene, and repeated soaking, rising should remove it without any scratches. Many try rubbing along with the acetone and dried shellac particles can be hard enough to scratch soft copper. I look for these coins specifically if the shellac looks original and intact as the surface beneath is usually as it was when shellac was applied. Of course some dealers know this and will reapply shellac to mimic origional.

Jim

 

Here's one I recently acquired through a contest.....if that's any hint to you :whistle:

The pictures don't do it justice, though. I dunno what's going on with the rim, since I can't really see it that well, but hey. If PCGS thought it was a MS65RD, then by golly, it's a MS65RD. hya:

 

(((Of course some dealers know this and will reapply shellac to mimic origional.)))

Oh my Jim, I don't know if that is news I really want to hear about dealers.
I will try to find the few such coins I have and try the soaking method.
Thanks for your informative reply.
jeankay

 

Real nice VDB. BTW, I do not think there is anything going on with your rim. It happens when they put the coin in the slab.

 

:SIGH OF RELIEF: thanks!! that's really good to know = ) as you can probably tell, I don't have too many slabbed coins. I have a few I COULD slab, or at least I think I could, but that costs a little more money than I have....although I think my AU 1819 Capped Bust half would look nice behind plastic

 

Very nice !!!!

 

1917-s

I found 2 different sizes S for 1917. here the pictures

 

I finally got my uncirculated 1924-S. Almost as good of a strike as my AU/UNC, but this one is certified MS63. It might even have made a 65 were it not for the nicks on Abe's jaw.

 

Nice! Are those first pictures the sellers pics?

 

You got it!