Raised areas on Zlincoln cents have always been a controvercy. There are legitimate die cracks on Modern plated cents.
I think that the original full size photos do not show any extra thickness.. I would have to see the coin in hand to be sure...
Is this your coin?
I haven't been following the auction prices as of late. I will go $2000 w/BP
I am not seeing too much damage around that area. It looks to me like an IDB.
Throw it in a flip and come back to it as you learn what to look for.
Will do the finish needs to dry up a bit. And I will post a photo.
That is an extremely low grade IMO. That is unless there isn't any luster. But it looks from your photos to atleast be in the AU range.
I would be worried about the weight. The diameter also looks off in your photo.
Pretty coin. The highpoints on the obverse look like they have loss of luster. I don't know the series to well. Maybe it is a weak strike issue. I...
Yes, there is a slight cut on the outside edge of the shelves to keep them from sliding off. I will hopefully get to it this week.
Could be....
Sorry to hear that. We have had a rough couple of years losing folk, family and loved ones. Ya'll are in my prayers.
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86 Lincolns have always carried a hgher price than most other Lincolns of the era. That one is stained from the environment. Lokk for one nearer...
https://www.ngccoin.com/coin-explorer/united-states/cents/lincoln-cents-wheat-reverse-1909-1958/12432/1909-s-lincoln-1c-ms/...
Right on they are definitely Silver. Fun find did you get them for melt?
Full size instead of thimbnails helps. Looks a lot like a counter clash to me. Mayybe @Oldhoopster has an Idea.
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All but the 83' the date is damaged.
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