Toned 1909 Wheat Cent

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  1. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    It could be a palm print. I show this coin as $20 in MS 63.
    I don't think it grades that high. Looks like a scratch between 2 and 3 o'clock on the obverse. I can't tell if there are some hits on the jacket, and the letters in Liberty seem mushy. Then you have that print on the reverse which detracts from value.
    It's not in a slab, did someone crack it out of a details slab?
     
    Michael K, Jan 11, 2017
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  3. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    The "fingerprint" is too straight; normal ones have curves and whorls. Sort of reminds me of those bag toned Morgans, where the sulfur-ridden canvas led to straight lined toning.
     
    hotwheelsearl, Jan 11, 2017
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  4. Cascade

    Cascade CAC Grader, Founding Member

    You guys are way overanalyzing a FINGERPRINT lol
     
    Cascade, Jan 11, 2017
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  5. Coin Kid

    Coin Kid Member

    I like it, it has nice toning.
     
    Coin Kid, Jan 11, 2017
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  6. David Setree Rare Coins

    David Setree Rare Coins Well-Known Member

    MS70 often gives that tone/lustrous look but it is market acceptable. I think the reverse lines are other than fingerprint. Hey, it's $26. If you like it buy it.

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    David Setree Rare Coins, Jan 11, 2017
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