That is an absolute stunner! That is the type of coin you would have regretted passing up for a long time. Congrats on pulling the trigger....
25 was my vote.
@justafarmer does some great overlays but I trust @robec knowledge of the Lincoln series all days of the week that end with Y.
Nice pick up! Beautiful and original surfaces. Reverse is hammered and the devices and legends really pop. I’m in the 45 camp.
Congrats! Great summary and comments. Looking forward to seeing the article.
I didn’t realize you and @PlanoSteve were both in Dallas. Never met Steve but I had the opportunity to meet you briefly at the ANA in Dallas in...
Thanks for reviving this thread. I think neither deserve a star. First one is too dark or near terminal. The first also doesn’t look like a 65...
They sure look like the same coin but it’s hard to find any similar markings to solidify them as the same exact coin although the toning seems to...
$210
I agree with @Randy Abercrombie but would take it a step further. Find yourself two nice AU 58s. One with a motto and one without a motto. That...
Good on you for noticing that. This statement alone aught to help a great deal in identifying these that have already to market. It doesn’t take...
Great thread @Jack D. Young ! Keep these coming if you are up for it. The hobby commends you for your efforts in the fight against...
Cohen 2. 55 and a very attractive one at that. The reverse looks to be closer to 58. Nice clashes and a few cool die cracks. Nice coin!
Counterfeit. Very grainy especially in the hair. There appear to be tool marks or marks that don’t seem to come necessarily from the die state....
$1,600 HA $2,100 GC
If a toned coin has been removed from the environment that caused the toning it is most likely not going to tone in the same fashion. There are so...
Fine Details. Cleaned.
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$30
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