Post your Lincolns!

I know these aren't anything too special but it was nice getting them as change for a burrito (actually got 2 in the change and then asked for more from the drawer). Someone must have just opened an old roll, or two.

 

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I finally have it in hand! I paid a "pretty penny" for it at the last Heritage Auction. (pun intended)
It's PCGS graded MS66RB and replaces a cent I was never very happy about. It is also sporting a CAC sticker.

 

I bought I raw a long time ago because I liked the way that it looked. Never been slabbed.

 

'60 small date:


'70s small date:

 

Riverguy, AWESOME COIN!!!!!! I recently just got into Lincoln's, after starting in the hobby backwards (I started with platinum and gold) and have regressed into Lincoln's which I have found really isn't a regression at all, considering I like the penny more than most of the platinum and gold designs. Since I am new to this, I understand when it comes to toning there are a variety of variables that come into place, but what would give a penny this type of finish?

 

Blj0145, if that question is directed at me the answer applies to all toned copper coins - Oxidation. The various colors that are produed depend on the other chemicals in the mix. For example, sulfur is found in most paper envelopes used to store coins before its characteristics were known.

 

Not really "oxidation" but toning (the changing of color due to several different chemical factors). Copper oxidizes in two steps, in the first phase copper will take on a slightly darker red color. In the second phase it will turn black.

Blj0145 - This is known as a "woody" to us copper collectors. It happens due to a poor mixing of the copper alloy (copper/zinc/tin) in the planchet. Since all metals tone differently, the result is the woodgrain look.

 

Hi all, it has been awhile. Here are some obv and rev pictures of my latest addition to my registry set a NGC MS67RD 1961 Lincoln Memorial population of 6 in Red an 1 in Red Brown with none finer. The second example is the NGC MS66RD coin that I am replacing and that example is going to RiverGuy to replace his MS65RD coin. Thanks Don for all your help

 

It must be me, but I'm finding early 1950's are a bit difficult to find in the condition I'm wanting. I recently found and bought 2 off Ebay and the first arrived today. Despite the small spot in the left 2 o'clock field I'm fairly happy with it.

 

That is a sweet looking example dimeguy

 

thanks

Bad (and others) thanks for the info on toning. For the past 4 days I've been going through pennies, found a few with some decent color but nothing like previously shown. Also found a few that look like they may be double die variations but they are newer so I am thinking it may just be cuping (I think thats what its called), I will prob post pics of them shortly for expert opinion.

But anyway thanks again !!!!!

 

Here is the latest addition to my NGC Lincoln Memorial Business Strike set obv and rev pictures of my 1963 MGC MS67RD Lincoln memorial. NGC population of 14 in red and 1 in red brown.

 

The other early 50's cent I purchased:

 

Just a couple of reshoots. It's been 2-3 years since I took the initial photos. I think the new are a little bit better, if only marginally.

1910 - New



1910 - Old




1911 - New



1911 - Old

 

Always great images Robec. I wish my images came close to yours

 

+1

 

A couple of recently acquired hole - fillers.

 

Paid a whopping $0.03 for these.

 

And they are worth that in copper alone. Nice find

 

Nothing at all special, just a raw proof to add to my birth year set. thought it had a cool doubling in the mint mark (pretty sure its machine doubling)