1959D almost overlooked this beauty
Wrpjr1971
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Almost overlooked this thinking it was a shield. But noticed no shield so I took a closer look and here it is 1959D did some research and read it could be special. Is it worth getting graded and sent to auction. Thanks for any advice.
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Special for what reason?
"A dog breaks your heart only one time and that is when they pass on". Unknown
Looks like a standard 59-D to me.
Collector, occasional seller
If that is your idea of "beauty", I hate to see your wife.
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Looks like a normal 59-D to me, slightly scuffed. Worth 1 cent, 2 cents if you melt it.
I believe you could probably buy a whole uncirculated roll of those for a couple dollars.
Harshly cleaned and worth exactly one cent. Buy a Red Book and read it from cover to cover.
Nothing special on that cent.... What did you read and where did you read it?? Be careful of what you see on the internet....This forum is populated with the top experts in numismatics...Also, get a Redbook and a Cherry Pickers Guide... Good luck, Cheers, RickO
I frequently set aside 1959-dated bronze and nickel coins as "birth year" coins (but I am under no delusions regarding their being worth more than face value). But I would let the coin in the OP go back into the Coinstar jar. It is obviously well-circulated and harshly cleaned.
Your obverse ("heads" side) photo shows some good clues to watch out for, because not all "shiny" coins are beautiful in the eyes of collectors. Notice how the high points of Lincoln's cheek, jaw, and coat are a different color and texture than more protected areas of the coin. These are clear signs that the coin has been worn from circulation, and so wouldn't be considered Mint State condition.
While circulated coins aren't worth as much as MS ones, they can still be collectible. This coin however, has another issue that makes it significantly less attractive to collectors. You should be able to see patches of fine scratches, or hairlines, running across the surfaces on both sides. This is an indication of harsh, abrasive, cleaning. Collectors generally frown upon such cleaning methods, as they damage the coin's original surfaces. While your coin may be bright and shiny, a circulated coin with these features should be avoided, because the shininess is likely from being improperly cleaned. Keep this coin as a reference example to help you recognize these issues for now, and keep an eye out for a better example to upgrade it with.
Special???