Hi- I have seen photos of the 1980D/S Lincoln in Cherrypickers, but has anyone ever seen one in person? In the book, it states that the "S" is faint and would likely be impossible to see in worn coins. My question is: How faint is faint? After years of searching, I finally found one that may be the real thing. The "S" shows from every angle, faintly, at 3X and 5X magnification. But under high magnification, 30X, the only metal that is obviously raised is where the top serif would have been. This is a nice XF, free of chatter and would be called RB. Without the entire "S" being raised metal, I am suspicious of my eyes, and suspect this coin may be like all of my 1916D Mercury dimes that somehow lost their D's. If you have seen one of these in person, could you describe the look so I can spend this coin? Sorry for no photo. If I ever get enough cash again, I will back my car over my Kodak and purchase an actual functional camera. Thanks- Mike
I've seen one before. The way you describe it sounds like the one I had... Experts now say it was a die crack,,, think I spent mine on a gumball some time ago.
D'oh! How many hours have I spent looking at 1980D Lincolns over the last 3 years? And it isn't real??? (That sound you are hearing is me beating my head on the sidewalk) Thanks for the update! Oh, well, at least I found a 2000 wide AM and a 1934 VF in the same roll so I cannot complain. Trifectas pay more when they happen. Thanks again-Mike
Hallo yes I have 2 in my collections. they are very rare and one is a proof-type coins minted in S Franscicso.
