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This could be the real holy grail of Lincoln Cents . . .

DMWJRDMWJR Posts: 6,010 ✭✭✭✭✭
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It took me several months of deliberation, but I finally pulled the trigger on this one. I think it is one of the finest specimens of one of the most famous coins collected by the masses.

Thanks go to Andy Skrabalak, who sells the finest Lincoln Cents in the world.

(Unfortunately, there is a smudge/scratch on the reverse side slab that is driving me nuts!)

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Doug

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  • ShamikaShamika Posts: 18,785 ✭✭✭✭

    OH MY GOD!!! image

    MS65RD?


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  • SteveSteve Posts: 3,312 ✭✭✭
    Doug,
    That is some beauty! Congratulations. What's the grade?
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  • WaterSportWaterSport Posts: 6,838 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very Nice!

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  • DMWJRDMWJR Posts: 6,010 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Doug,
    That is some beauty! Congratulations. What's the grade?
    Steveimage >>



    Thanks Steve! I still think the 09vdb proof is the centerpiece of my collection. (The proofs really get me pumped!)

    It's a 65 red.
    Doug
  • dcgolferdcgolfer Posts: 253 ✭✭
    Congrats Doug!!! That is indeed a beautiful 55 DDO. I've seen it several times at Andy's table. I'm happy you're the one who ended up with it. Once again, Congratulations!image
  • ShamikaShamika Posts: 18,785 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I still think the 09vdb proof is the centerpiece of my collection. >>


    I'd have to agree. The DD gets more looks, but the a VDB proof is king.

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  • dpooledpoole Posts: 5,940 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Wow.

    The coolest coin out there! image

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  • ellewoodellewood Posts: 1,750 ✭
    Let me be the first "small potatoes" guy to tell you just how fortunate you are. CONGRATULATIONS DOUG AND THANKS FOR SHARING!

    P.S. Would you be too nervous to have it reholdered? I might.image
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  • tradedollarnuttradedollarnut Posts: 20,162 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Outstanding luster! A lot going on around Lincoln's shoulder - is that normal for a gem?

    Edited to add: with such outstanding color and luster, I assume that's what keeps it from 66
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  • LeeGLeeG Posts: 12,162 ✭
    "Super" example!!!!!!!!!! Congrat's on that oneimage
  • seanqseanq Posts: 8,698 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Outstanding luster! A lot going on around Lincoln's shoulder - is that normal for a gem?

    Edited to add: with such outstanding color and luster, I assume that's what keeps it from 66 >>



    I think most of what you see on the shoulder (and to a lesser extent, just above the ear) are planchet flaws that were present before the strike. Those are the areas of highest relief and it looks like the coin wasn't quite struck well enough to "clean up" all of the marks on the planchet. The cheek and jawline of a Jefferson Nickel will often have the same sort of look.

    I do agree with you that the coin is accurately graded as a 65RD. It really is an exceptional example, I'd be proud to own it.


    Sean Reynolds
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  • quarterguyquarterguy Posts: 449 ✭✭
    Wow.......that doubling is awesome ....made me dizzy just to look at it.
  • STONESTONE Posts: 15,275 ✭
    Awesome Doug.

    Just an outstanding example of the most infamous double die.
  • jacktheknifejacktheknife Posts: 1,547 ✭



    Very, Very cool

    Jack


  • dbldie55dbldie55 Posts: 7,735 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Awesome coin. You could always send it in for a True View and the slab would be fixed in the process.
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  • RegistryNutRegistryNut Posts: 606 ✭
    Congratulations! I'm very envious but very happy for you. That coin gets a great home in your sets.
    And a simple reholder submission will quickly cure the reverse smudge. What an addition!

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  • lloydmincylloydmincy Posts: 1,861 ✭
    Way to go Doug!!!image I've got a 65RD, it's ok... (never satisfied)!!! I think it is the proper grade from the pics - the "circulation scratches" on the shoulder keep it honest. Those are not for-the-weak-of-wallet these days...
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  • earlwbollingerearlwbollinger Posts: 1,304
    That is a really nice coin.
    Congratulations.
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  • Dennis88Dennis88 Posts: 5,797 ✭✭✭
    image and definately accurately gradedimage

    Well doneimage

    Dennis
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