Post your Lincolns!

I gave up and ordered a new 1969-S proof to replace the one in my last post. I'll show it off when I get it. It was only a couple of bucks, so I don't know what to expect. But it isn't always about perfection...

I like the annular obverse toning on this 1971-S proof. It turns Lincoln's hair into a golden color.​

 

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The anticipation of cracking these out for my CAPS album is almost to much to handle.

 

This is not a perfect 1972-S proof. There are, however, some interesting toning effects. The reverse is almost uniformly toned with a layer of orange that is revealed by where it is missing, at the bottom left corner of the Lincoln Memorial. The obverse shows a yellow-orange toning developing unevenly on the fields, and a deeper orange over Lincoln's head.

The matte finish on Lincoln's bust is intriguing. It reflects the light so evenly that it does not change its appearance even as the lights are rotated around the coin. I don't think the detail is all that sharp, though.

These photos are very revealing and are good for a clinical analysis. They may make it look worse than it is, though; the coin is pleasantly colored in hand.

 

My Lincolns are rough

 

Is that considered trailing on the MM even though they are hand struck at that time?

 

One day I’ll send it in one day. Hope it’ll come back PL. the mirrors on it are crazy

 

Now my set is up to date.

 

This proof

has now been replaced with this one. Cost, about $1.50.





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@RonSanderson That's a nice upgrade!

 

I can't find a y harsh cleaning lines or polish lines. This 1937 S Lincoln Center has nice mirrors, reflecting a proof like look. I'm no expert in this series. I took the best pics I could. Would you say this is details?

 

Marks under the letters mean this is a die chip, yes?


It almost looks melted on the portion on the head.

 

Die crack and lamination error

 

$10 for this 1938 s/s/s. I'm loving the coin shops out west, this coin would have cost me $40 back in Maryland, LOL. I wouldn't be a buyer at $40 that' for sure!

 

Here is a better shot of the MM.

 

Notice how different the portraits were on the 1958 Philadelphia and Denver mint dies were?

 

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There are a few errors/varieties I would like to find myself. In a over a year of CRH I still hadn't found a "Spike Head" Cent. Then my wife comes home with pocket change a few days ago and I find this. Go Figure.

I know it is rough, but hey it is my first one and I can finally cross "Spike Head" off the list. I know I will find a better example...eventually.
I looked on COC and there are LOTS of them listed for this year/mm, so I haven't even tried to attribute it yet. Feel free to try if ya want to.