Here's a beautiful 1926-S that I picked up at FUN for my personal collection. This coin is one of the toughest dates to find uncirculated with a full strike, and to find one with pretty toning was amazing, so I just couldn't pass it up. It also has a really bold die break on the reverse above ONE. I've posted the 1955/55 before but wanted to post Todd's photo of it next to this 1926-S because they have somewhat similar toning. The 1903 was a raw coin I had in my personal collection for quite a while and just recently sent it in to be graded. And I found the 1881 and 1867 a few weeks ago and couldn't wait to get them photographed! Also, this 1937-D has some of the most beautiful sunset colors I've seen. Hope you enjoy looking at these new pieces, as much as I do! I'll be posting my new Conder Tokens soon!
I've run out of superlatives to describe my reaction to your great collection. So, I'll just keep it simple and repetitive.....Wow.....WOW!
Well, I can keep up to you on the strike, but not a prayer on the color or grade. I guess you have to collect Lincolns to really appreciate just how rare that 26-S really is. Even some of a beard. That is a nice coin. BTW, the others aren't anything to be sneezed at either, but I would take that 26-S in a flash (if I could afford it).
I sure agree with Catbert, Wow, my fav is the 55DD, I just love the almost halo effect of the toning. Well done :thumb:
On the '26-S, given that it's an uncirculated full strike, what makes the first "A" in "AMERICA" look so faint in the photo?
Lincoln's head! Seriously, it is opposite Lincolns head and the is a spot where most of the metal on the obverse goes. It is like the "O" in one is often weak because it is opposite the shoulder. For a 26-S to have full wheats, wheat grain and a bow tie it is considered and exceptional strike - they were really that poorly struck.
