1988 P Lincoln Cent

As you look at the photo below, notice that, overall, the coin is in OK condition. Circulated, but not too terrible.



In the next photo, notice the eye. You probably saw it right away, or, well at least it jumped out at me anyway. The wear on the surrounding coin doesn't really match that of the eye. Maybe it is just me. Lord knows I've not had much success pulling anything of value out of my hunts.



Here is a closer view...



May I have your opinion? I am very new at this. Thanks!

 

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Yes.. it is.

 

Hey . Jeff . He's fine . Maybe we can switch to Nickels like you said , just for a bit . Merry Xmas !

 

Lol. I have a pile of them in front of me now.

 

Look for cuds like this :

 

That is the only thing I have accomplished so far in this new hobby. Lol.

 

I did. Sometime last week. First time doing so. Thanks!

 

Tell him your B-day !

 

Awesome. Thank you!!! My birthday is June 4, 1971, if Sal was talking about me.

 

How do you feel reaching to 50? You and I are almost there! I'm February 1971 .. And I'm excited!

 

I don't know if "excited" is the word I would use. Maybe I can do it a bit more graciously than I have in the past. They say wisdom comes with age. I just don't know what happened in my case. Lol

 

Hi Jeff - it does take some time to develop an eye for what it is you are looking for, especially when it comes to variety/error coin hunting. That 1988 is a prime specimen for flipping to see if it is a Transitional variety coin (the 1988 obverse was paired with a reverse die to be used on 1989 circulation coins). Quick point: any older coin in XF or better condition should be looked at closer to determine if it is a variety coin as it will be worth much more than coins of lower grades. Visit Coppercoins.com (and others). Lots there to see regarding the type of variety you might be looking for in a given year (Lincoln Cents). Once you've trained your eye to look for known issues with dates/mm's, you'll be in position to start identifying variety coins that aren't published yet. Discoveries are continually made. And go slow. I went through a jug of cents that I collected for years...many AU/BU coins in that bunch. I poured over them for a handful of varieties and cashed them in. Only later did I learn about the dozens and dozens of varieties out there...and I wished I had them back. It's not a race...and don't lose faith. We are here to help.

 

Thank you Kevin. I checked it for the 1989 reverse die error as soon as I pulled it from the roll. I also have a dixie cup full of 1982 and 1983 pennies that I need to weigh. 4 or 5 of those are the 1982 D Small Date variety. My fingers are crossed on those! I would like to have a cup for some 1943 and 1944 transitional coins as well! Lol. I have a nice collection of World currency and coins that I have acquired over the last few years, but I have just begun to take an interest in and actually learn about the art of numismatics. Everyone on this site has been great at providing advise and input on the subject as well as being patient with the obvious fact that I am a novice at it. Lol. I just discovered that I can actually build albums of my collection and post on here. I just created my first album a few minutes ago if you want to keep an eye on it from time to time. Maybe you will see something in it that you would like to comment on. I appreciate your help!!!

 

Jeff - sounds great!! Fun building and rebuilding a set, especially circulation sets for me. I also elected to build a roll set of Lincolns because in particular, I had cups spilling over. Nice to have rolls of higher/highest grade coins for trading with others and getting youngsters engaged in a great hobby. There are many very knowledgeable folks here...you've met a few already. And they will help you ramp up your learning curb so you don't get too far behind searching those cups for a gem. And it will happen. I found my 1982 DDO from such a cup: http://www.coppercoins.com/lincoln/diestate.php?date=1982&die_id=1982p1do002&die_state=mds

 

Zincoln's have many anomalies don't be fooled by their appearance. We are all here to help one another, keep searching, luck will become a reality... Happy and safe holidays.

 

Happy birthday!