Put a piece of masking tape over the grade, ignore their opinion, and get back to enjoying the coin for what it is.
I think the arrows are a pretty good idea, actually, and some description to go along with it would complete the package. For example, if you...
1984-S Proof. Overall quality has improved, with the reverse showing steps and more details of Lincoln‘s statue. The fields show heavy rippling...
@Dave Waterstraat I agree. The subtle hint of color really brings the coin to life. [ATTACH]
Continuing my proof posts: the 1983-S Proof was the first of the copper-clad zinc proofs. Notice the corrugated surface in the fields and the...
The lighting shows up the very tiny die scratches that are almost invisible even under a loupe. There is a small area at top right of the reverse...
Very very nice. This one’s raw, but I do wonder how it would grade. [ATTACH]
This 1896 finishes off the 1890's for me. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
MS 62 with lots of die wear, such as surrounding the eye, and a weak strike that failed to eradicate the dings in the planchet - such as the...
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I was lucky enough to acquire three Indian Head Cents in two days. This was one of the two that arrived the second day. Each of the three has deep...
@Murphy45p, I think I needed to add my eye-rolling emoji to be clear I was appreciating your "pretty penny" play. Especially since it gave me an...
I have a 1901 IHC coming from another member (who has a post between yours and this one). While I don’t think I can improve on his photos, I will...
Yeah, I get it... Truth is, I did pay over the price guide by about 15-20%. However, the price guide is $85 for an 1892 in MS63, and I paid...
Me either. Fortunately I can like the one I posted, without regrets, for $30... [ATTACH] When my other 1919-S looks like this. [ATTACH] It's...
I have put together a half dozen of the ones I found most beautiful, and an Oregon Trail is on the way. This is a particular favorite. [ATTACH]
1892 Indian Head with purple and orange through the devices. NGC graded it at MS63. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
You can also see pictures of each variety in Post Your Lincolns. That post also links to a good post on identifying the individual varieties: the...
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1982-S Proof. [ATTACH]
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