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On a side note. While most know, many do not, John Albanese is the founder of CAC as well as NGC and PCGS.
It's not a fingerprint. It's part of the design.
I would open it and put it in a 2x2 flip. You will be surprised how much more pristine the coin looks outside the cello. The mirrors are deeper...
I believe the no VDB cent is only a variety in 1909. All other Lincoln's from 1918 until present have VDB on the shoulder without exception.
Not true at all, but thanks for the endorsement. You should check out WingedLiberty's. http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/showcase.aspx?sc=1362
A couple of problems with your Lincoln test pattern. 1. The machine was only used in Philadelphia which makes it highly doubtful they would use a...
Here is an old photo of my PCGS MS64 for comparison. [img]
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Sorry I don't trust opening .zip files.
You're welcome. Those are both beauties. I love the 1925!!:jawdrop:
Not a bad $6 buy.
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You might think about putting the small box in a larger box. Less chance of losing a large box.
The mint never sealed the brown envelopes. They were shipped unsealed inside a larger envelope of small box. Buying so called unsearched proof...
Sorry, yours isn't a proof. Proof for 1970 were minted in San Franscisco. It would have to be a 1970-S.
There are also Proof Lincoln's that tone a little on the silver side. I have no idea how or why it happens. [img] [img] [img]
Wow!! That is the real deal. How did you find it? Just in AU that's a $20k-$30k coin.
Doubled squeeze was tongue in cheek. Your perfectly associated term, Class 9 DD's, is anything but perfect if there aren't 2 separate images....
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