WOW! That's an absolute KNOCKOUT! Exactly how a coin of that age should look...nice man. I know little about these, but is that an AU or EF...
Crazy luster! Is that a field hit or a slab scratch in front of his nose? It makes all the difference for this one.
Blazer bump!
I lucked out again, these NGC 66 or 67 grades are pretty much pure guesses. Thanks again for this RLM, fun as always!
Oh yea....2 lucky guesses in a row this round! :)
VERY nice coin Lance!
Excellent picture! Great job!
WOW! AWESOME experiment! Thanks for sharing the results. I say let it sit for another couple years, I'm wondering if will eventually turn black.
Just a plain old Lincoln cent.
Awesome reverse luster!
AU-62, but it might squeek out a 63.
Nice looking toner! For $4.75 shipped I'd say BRAVO!
Hummm....thinking 65.
I thought the luster would carry it. Congrats Mr.Hair!
Luster can also be a factor, worn coins tend to quickly lose their original mint bloom.
The correct terminology is "sharp devices" (or motto). The sharpness is due to an early die state. As dies and hubs become worn, the devices tend...
I wish they made more coins just like it!
Thanks for sharing your results! :) You should be able to remove a lot more verdigris with VC. Put the coin under some VC, let it soak 24 hours...
I put a grade on all my main collection coins. If I die, I want my family to understand what they have and a grade will help them.
Direct from CHINA! LOLOLOLOL
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