It's probably a non-mint product/reproduction. Does it say COPY anywhere on it? Don't laugh, but there is actually an instrument a scientist...
Congrats on the 98 WAM! I think you mean you need to find the 99 and 00 WAM's. If you find a 96 WAM, it would be the first one found.....good...
Most likely it's been heat-treated. The melting point of zinc and tin are lower than copper. When you heat the coin, the zinc and tin will melt...
I missed this photo of the reverse of the 09-S: [IMG] That is a borderline EF-40. Many of the 09-S's were poorly struck on the obverse...
Both coins look authentic with the improved pictures. Lucky for you, the deal seems to have worked out.....congrats. The 1909-S doesn't appear...
More than likely it's been acid dipped to remove the copper plating.
Oh, BTW, this coin will grade at least AU-50. It's a very nice example!
I hope it's genuine, it looks to be IMO. You are the luckiest ebay "unsearched" buyer in history if it's genuine. The only sad part about your...
Stick with your local dealers and coin shows. Dealers take in tons and tons of Wheats and sell them in bulk very cheap, usually about 5 cents per...
It's just machine doubling, no premium.
OK, who graded that coin? When will the TGP's learn to grade modern Memorial cents? That coin is XF-45 IMO. It's obviously been circulated a good...
One thing not mentioned here....collectors usually just conserve PVC damage by soaking in acetone. This will not completely cure the problem. The...
Nice job!
If my friend decides to send it in, an MS grade would be outstanding. Personally, I think the TGP's are too lenient on modern Lincolns. Most of...
I have not rec'd it back from NGC yet. It was sent in right when they started details grading so it was the worst time. However, it should be...
Man, that's a strike out. I know the feeling though, the WAM's are tough to find. About the time you give up on finding one, one will pop up....
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I've bought some legit OBW Lincoln rolls, mostly Memorial cents. Some OBW wheat rolls exist on there, but watch the seller closely. There's not...
Nothing wrong with doing that. It promotes the hobby IMO. Common wheats sell for 5 cents each, at most you're out $30 by doing this.
Agreed, it doesn't look right at all. In fact, that 09S looks like one of the counterfeits often sold on ebay.
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