That seems about right (1919S). I think that was more common for me as well. Are you building a CRH Circulation Set of Lincolns? I have a...
Finding a 1916 S in circulation is a tough find...and you found 2! 1919 S also a fun find!!
That 1918 seems to have light wear. Lost early perhaps!!
Hydrozincite - when the substrate zinc is exposed to moisture in the air. Coins lost in cupholders in cars are particularly susceptible. The...
Ejection system, if not gravity, is probably air. Short burst of compressed air from a line run through the press.
Probably struck during the same run by the same setup/machine. No way to know if they were consecutive strikes, but I suspect pretty close to one...
I used the loupe magnifier early on, but unless you are dead center, you end up bending the photo. I bought an inexpensive AmScope and take...
This looks better and with a little softening of the light (white plastic bag/coffee filter/anything that lets indirect light through) you should...
No worries, I understood the point of your comment, but just wanted to offer that many folks, including CRH enthusiasts, don't realize there are...
A couple points: Taking photos through a loupe will oftentimes bend an image. We see that in your photo. Often times, high magnification is...
Fun clash! I'd need better photos to figure if you have a DDO there. Take photos the same size/crop found at the attribution site. Separate...
I echo masterswimmers comments. Patience isn't everyone's virtue, but there are enough of us to bridge the gaps. Also, if you ignore the snippy...
To add to @Mountain Man 's input, some visuals (NOTE: background color is important, see how the coin is washed or brought out by the choice)......
As our fellow enthusiasts note, the 1950 D is considered the Key Date for the series, but there are several Semi Key Dates for the series. 1938D...
Success in finding WAMs may be relative to the release points for those minted lots. I've seen some folks having great success, particularly with...
The piece I showed at the start is my only piece...so if I didn't find it, I wouldn't have any!!
I'm thinking that it was the victim of an early cleaning. VG details I'm guessing. While you can see an inner ear and some curls, the obverse...
Gold coins make me smile!!
Found during a CRH event (nickels). [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I find it best to start a relationship with the bank manager...identify a teller or two you can work with, and attempt to meet their schedule (go...
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