Ok, Here is Another One...Think this 1915-S Wheatie Will Blow a VF-30?
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Alright, some may be getting tired of this but I'm stuck at home on Labor Day Weekend and I'm bored. So, what do you think? Does PCGS grade this a VF-30 if I send it to them for slabbing (which I am not as I feel that circulated wheats should be free)?
This is an interesting piece as the coloration of the fields is that of cherry wood. I don't think that I ever have seen this particular color on a circulated wheat but I do believe it to be original. Has anyone else ever seen a circ wheat (or any circ copper for that matter) with fields having the coloration of "brick" or cherry wood.
ANA Grading Standards, 6th Ed. says the following:
Very Fine - Light to Moderate even wear. All major features are sharp.
VF-30 (Choice): Obverse - There are small flat spots of wear on cheek and jaw. Hair still shows details.
Ear and bow tie are slightly worn but show clearly.
Reverse - Lines in wheat stalks are lightly worn but fully detailed.
This is an interesting piece as the coloration of the fields is that of cherry wood. I don't think that I ever have seen this particular color on a circulated wheat but I do believe it to be original. Has anyone else ever seen a circ wheat (or any circ copper for that matter) with fields having the coloration of "brick" or cherry wood.
ANA Grading Standards, 6th Ed. says the following:
Very Fine - Light to Moderate even wear. All major features are sharp.
VF-30 (Choice): Obverse - There are small flat spots of wear on cheek and jaw. Hair still shows details.
Ear and bow tie are slightly worn but show clearly.
Reverse - Lines in wheat stalks are lightly worn but fully detailed.
Collector of Early 20th Century U.S. Coinage.
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But I think I must need a new monitor.
I had to employ my very modest Photoshop skills to tell.
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I believe that some of these mahogany red Lincoln's were kept in leather change purses or leather pouches for years and they naturally developed these great colors. I always look for this color on a circulated Lincoln.
The hair detail on this one is strong and it looks 30 to me all day.
Nice coin
60 years into this hobby and I'm still working on my Lincoln set!
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