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A 1923 Lincoln Cent, Wow was it Minted Yesterday...

OneCentOneCent Posts: 3,561 ✭
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My first reaction when seeing this coin picture was you must be kidding me!!!! 85 year old cents are simply not found in this state of preservation. But, considering who the owner is I should not have been surprised. Talk about stopping traffic in the middle of 5th & Broadway...woohoo!

What do you think that it grades and who owns this coin (it is not I):

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    ArizonaJackArizonaJack Posts: 4,029 ✭✭✭
    Great coin, strike color and all.....but I can't go higher than 65 with that head scratch....oh so unfortunate, I certainly hope it was not a staple that caused it

    edit: unless it's a die crack of course
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    airplanenutairplanenut Posts: 21,910 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Minted yesterday? I agree... looks counterfeit to me.














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    OneCentOneCent Posts: 3,561 ✭


    << <i>Great coin, strike color and all.....but I can't go higher than 65 with that head scratch....oh so unfortunate, I certainly hope it was not a staple that caused it >>




    I would surmise that the scratch is on the holder. 65 is obscenely low for this one....
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    OneCentOneCent Posts: 3,561 ✭


    << <i>Minted yesterday? I agree... looks counterfeit to me.image >>



    :rolf; Better try again...














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    STONESTONE Posts: 15,275 ✭
    Well then, it can't be less than a 67 if the 65 guess was "way to low"
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    OneCentOneCent Posts: 3,561 ✭


    << <i>Well then, it can't be less than a 67 if the 65 guess was "way to low" >>



    Getting warmer...

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    evsiteevsite Posts: 141 ✭✭
    Very nice....Thats a 67RD and PQ at that.
    as far as who owns it, i only know its not me........
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    OneCentOneCent Posts: 3,561 ✭


    << <i>Very nice....Thats a 67RD and PQ at that.
    as far as who owns it, i only know its not me........ >>




    Very, very warm...hot, in fact!

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    clackamasclackamas Posts: 5,615 ✭


    << <i>Very nice....Thats a 67RD and PQ at that.
    as far as who owns it, i only know its not me........ >>



    I agree, that is a 67RD all day long. that has to be a Blay coin, only Stewart owns that quality.
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    OneCentOneCent Posts: 3,561 ✭


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    << <i>Very nice....Thats a 67RD and PQ at that.
    as far as who owns it, i only know its not me........ >>



    I agree, that is a 67RD all day long. that has to be a Blay coin, only Stewart owns that quality. >>




    Half correct. 6? RD

    Amazing piece of copper that has surfaces like a reflecting pool!
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    ArizonaJackArizonaJack Posts: 4,029 ✭✭✭
    If that is a holder scratch, I see a 67...68 possible, the coin is that nice. If that is a coin scratch, I stick to my guns
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    GrivGriv Posts: 2,804 ✭


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    << <i>Very nice....Thats a 67RD and PQ at that.
    as far as who owns it, i only know its not me........ >>



    I agree, that is a 67RD all day long. that has to be a Blay coin, only Stewart owns that quality. >>




    Half correct. 6? RD

    Amazing piece of copper that has surfaces like a reflecting pool! >>



    What is the deal? Excellent coin even if it has NO color. If for sale then make that clear otherwise it's a cute coin but we need to move on.
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    OneCentOneCent Posts: 3,561 ✭


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    << <i>Very nice....Thats a 67RD and PQ at that.
    as far as who owns it, i only know its not me........ >>



    I agree, that is a 67RD all day long. that has to be a Blay coin, only Stewart owns that quality. >>




    Half correct. 6? RD

    Amazing piece of copper that has surfaces like a reflecting pool! >>



    What is the deal? Excellent coin even if it has NO color. If for sale then make that clear otherwise it's a cute coin but we need to move on. >>



    Maybe you should move on?
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    clackamasclackamas Posts: 5,615 ✭
    Its a 68RD. No way it is just a 66 and Stewart Blay must own it.
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    OneCentOneCent Posts: 3,561 ✭
    Stewart Blay Pedigree, MS68RD and a one of the most amazing red Lincoln's that I have ever laid eyes upon!

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    LeeGLeeG Posts: 12,162 ✭
    Typical blah red coin. image I prefer mine with a little color. image
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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    At last.. a really nice coin that does NOT need dipping... image Cheers, RickO
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    commoncents05commoncents05 Posts: 10,078 ✭✭✭
    If you think that's stunning, you should check out his 1919.

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    cohodkcohodk Posts: 18,622 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>My first reaction when seeing this coin picture was you must be kidding me!!!! 85 year old cents are simply not found in this state of preservation. But, considering who the owner is I should not have been surprised. Talk about stopping traffic in the middle of 5th & Broadway...woohoo!

    What do you think that it grades and who owns this coin (it is not I):

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    That looks like one of Shylock's photos and is most likey owned by LMS.
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    ShamikaShamika Posts: 18,760 ✭✭✭✭
    With subtle yet beautiful toning near the rims, this coin was clearly not minted yesterday. image


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    OneCentOneCent Posts: 3,561 ✭
    Yep, I do believe that it is Shylock's photo of LMS's coin. I've also seen the picture of the 1919 in 69RD and that too is about as good as it gets. I'd love to know the provenance behind these examples...the story behind the acquistions. Maybe there will be a book someday.

    I can't wait to Blay's Lincoln collection at the summer ANA.

    Here are some more Shylock photos of incredible high-grade Lincoln's...Lincoln Cents
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    jacktheknifejacktheknife Posts: 1,547 ✭


    One look at the coin. I didn't read the thread, so my apologies if already revealed.
    It's a 68RD and it's Stewart's coin.

    Jack

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    tahoe98tahoe98 Posts: 11,388 ✭✭✭


    sorry but i am a little suspicious..........................i'd have to see it in hand..........but that's just me..image
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