Is this 1936 DD Obv Legit?

http://cgi.ebay.com/1936-DOUBLE-DIE-No-reserve_W0QQitemZ280196425276QQihZ018QQcategoryZ139804QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


Is this 1936 DD obv lincoln a legitimate DD? I am new to varieties, and maybe this one well get the coin rolling!
And yes, I do know it is cleaned.

 

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I don't see any dd here just a cleaned 1936 cent.

 

At a second look, the photo is fuzzy, and is there a DD on the '9'?

 

It sure is. If you notice the 9 with the split in the middle, and also the notch on the bottom of the 1 to the west. I have 3 just like it. The coin is worn but it still is a premium buy for the grade you think it is.


Rhubarb

 

I compared it to a pic in Breen's Encyclopedia and I just don't see it. Save your money on this one, JMO.

 

It's my opinion that it's this coin.




Rhubarb

 

Wow, you're right! Now I feel like an idiot.

 

i agree its a dd but cleaned I kind of still want to buy it though..

 

It's a learning process. In the hobby of collecting coins, there are many resources to find the truth.

mr. merc. your not a idiot! Your learning like I am.

Rhubarb

 

Yup, I emailed the seller to find out what he cleaned it with. That is very important!:vanish::thumb:

 

Thanks Rhubarb, I've been collecting for many years, mostly mercury dimes. That's the great thing about this hobby, you're always learning.

 

Here is 1 of my 1936 Coneca Posts:
http://www.cointalk.org/showthread.php?t=30165


Rhubarb

 

The seller used "toothpaste and Tanrn-x"




Rhubarb

 

Rhubarb:

Man!

Greg, I'd pass if I were you, try looking for a non cleaned example. If you are patient, you are sure to find a nice one at a decent price. :thumb:

Phoenix

 

It is the listed DDO, but played with.

 

Great, thanks for the feedback! I'm not going to bid on this coin, and I'll wait until something decent will come up.

BTW Rhubarb, Is the Toothpaste and Tarn-X bad for the coin?

 

It can't be good for it! Seriously, though, if you're just looking for a cheap example of this variety it's probably not a bad deal, though I'm not sure I'd pay more than the minimum bid.

 

Toothpaste is an abrasive compound that will scratch the copper. Tarn-X will strip the Patina off of the coin.

Rhubarb

 

Wow! Its great to learn from an expert! Thanks Rhubarb!

 

Hey Mr Merc, where can I buy one of those Bush Coins???