The weakness in the O and PLUR area is due to metal flow issues. If you flip the coin, you'll notice this area is directly opposite the...
I agree with Doug. Any attempt to remove those spots will end badly for the coin. The best thing you can do is rinse it with acetone or xylene,...
That thing is hammered, I don't think I see a hit on it....nice!
NGC....time to roll the dice.
Based on your pics - I'm in the 67 camp, that luster is crazy. It is a slightly weak strike so I see why they held it back.
http://lynncoins.com/mint-coin-set-mintages.htm
Indeed! Plus, they are one of kind originals!
I only own one.
I carefully inspect every single set I run into. You never know what you're going to find. The only thing I hate is the fresh ones are hard as...
1967 SMS * (special mint set) 1,863,345 1966 SMS * (special mint set) 2,261,583 1965 SMS * (special mint set) 2,360,000
Welcome to CT! You're exactly the kind of member I like. I'm really into plum (purple) colored Lincolns. :D Did you get through this whole...
San Fran - They made some nice coins there! I took this out of an SMS....couldn't resist! :)
Yea, I'll go 68 "sight unseen". LOLOLOLOL
I see no verdigris on the coin.
It comes down the "market acceptability" more than anything. If it doesn't meet the criteria for a certain look, none of the major TPGs will slab...
It doesn't extend into the devices, I think it's a planchet flaw. This would be one for Mike Diamond.
This is a natural color for copper to tone to. I own quite a few that look like this and I've sold a bunch that had this plumb color. robec -...
Nice strike!
AU-53
BT. WG-66 Love it!
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