Another 26-S Lincoln

I bid on this coin a couple weeks ago, but did not win It went for $270. I won a 27-D from the same seller at that time. After receiving the 27-D, I kicked myself for not bidding more on the 26-S. The 27-D was a nice original 63-RB. For some reason, the first buyer (26-S) returned the coin and it has been relisted. Am I missing something or should I try to get this coin? I have included his picture of the 27-D for reference.

 

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Why don't you post your 27-D in hand...that'll help. Any 26-S in MS that pops up is surely worth attention and looking at, I've turned down moon money for mine.

You might end up in same situation !!

 

Jack, I first learned about the 26-S this last Sunday when working a show. What grade is yours? The difference in 64 Red and 65 Red money is enormous!!!! What a difference in greysheet! Does this coin merit attention? At those prices... I think you can hardly lose to look!

 

Mine is wierd. Heres a pic. I posted it across the street on a copper for the weekend thread, was offered 4.5X what I paid and declined.

 

my laptop is wierd with pics, sorry

 

Here are my pictures of the 27-D.

BTW - Mike, the difference between a 63 and a 64 is not exactly insignificant either.

 

Man, I'd say go for it. There could be something wrong with it that the first buyer returned it, or they might just not have liked it. Best of luck with whatever you decide. :thumb:

Phoenix

 

I'd do it. The strike on the 26-S is well above average, and it looks MS. The 27-D looks a little pinkish and dippy, but nothing some time in an album won't cure.

26-S is a sleeper like the 24-D, they are starting to wake up. Watch the 21-S and 23-S as well, even more sleepy but will change as more collectors seek out fully struck coins. This ofcourse is counting on an influx in 09, as well as the current rush on nice early dates.

26-S in high grade circ is 1/2 the price of a 09-S and a 31-S, but 3x as hard to locate. 26-S in MS red and full struck reverses are down right tough.

 

I'll have to go back and look close.
I found 25 1926-S's in the bag I bought from budgood.

 

Be careful RLM. Coins from the 20's to the 50's that look as good as the one you posted could be cleaned. I'm not saying that these are, but in the future if your getting them graded it might make a difference in the Grade of the coin. It's tough to tell until a grading service look's at it and gives you a diagnosis.

Good luck on your bid.

Rhubarb

 

Look for fully struk XF/AU's, thats what I am speaking of....if he sent you any I am not suprised one bit.

 

Not to be a jerk, but you need a service to say if a coin has been cleaned or not?

 

I understand. That was what I stated if you send it off to a grading service. I never stated that it was cleaned only to warn you of the possibilities that it was. As stated before: Good luck on the auction.

Rhubarb

 

Both the 1926 S and the 1927 D look like they have been cleaned to me. I don't like the dark spots around the date or on the reverse. If the coin was cleaned and these spots are still there that would tell you that they are in the metal and not just dark toning. Also your 1927 D although it looks very nice it appears to be lack luster as if it were over dipped which I would suspect the 1926 S to be as well.

 

That is what I am looking for. Someone (royhunters if anyone has seen his stuff on eBay) returned this coin and I do not see why. If nothing else, the seller has a good return policy and apparently honors it.

 

Regardless of who bought the coin, apparently they spotted what wmsjewerls was posting on. I'm not saying that was why the coin was returned buy there was something that the buyer didn't like. No coin can survive 82 year's without the "Green Stuff" on it.

Rhubarb

 

Yeah. Only ANACS will slab a cleaned coin, and I think the 27-D looks dippy like I said. The 26-S is similar no doubt. I thought the OP was about " was it worth a look? " and my opinion is yes.

 

It is worth a look. No doubt that the coin is in good shape, worthy of a high grade but the fact is still there. Your opinion and my opinion of a coin can influence anyone here on Coin Talk (whether there a member or not) to buy a coin. It doesn't have to be a Lincoln Cent. It could be the Silver and Gold that is posted here. As you can tell, I value the money I spend, I research the coins I am going to buy, today and tomorrow. I prefer not to suffer the concequinces tomorrow.


Rhubarb

 

I assure you that the 27-D has not been cleaned. If it looks that way, it is my photography/lightong.

 

It showed up today. The color is a little on the light side, but I little evidence of any harsh cleaning, but uspect something has been done to it. I do believe that it is uncirculated. Any other comments appreciated.