Sunday, August 2 is the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Cent!
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Lustre to die for.
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Red meat is fine; green, fuzzy meat is bad for you.
-Paul
102 capped bust half dollars - 100 die marriages
BHNC #198
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<< <i>Paul, can I have your 1909 too????? >>
Hey Charmy,
You command more cool copper on this forum than the great one, Mr. Blay!!!!
You can't have Paul's 1909 or my 1909 VDB.....they are ours!!!
edited to add: I wonder if the OP is waiting to post his Pièce de résistance???
My Ebay
1934-1958 RB Lincoln Short Set
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<< <i>Paul, can I have your 1909 too????? >>
Hey Charmy,
You command more cool copper on this forum than the great one, Mr. Blay!!!! >>
That's only because my copper is cuter than his!
<< <i>You can't have Paul's 1909 or my 1909 VDB.....they are ours!!!
But your 1909's are so very very pretty
<< <i>edited to add: I wonder if the OP is waiting to post his Pièce de résistance??? >>
Yep - I am sure Rick is holding back on us, come on Rick - let 'er rip!
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https://pcgs.com/setregistry/showcase/2819
bought this one from the OP
Here's a couple more of my favorites:
Michael Kittle Rare Coins --- 1908-S Indian Head Cent Grading Set --- No. 1 1909 Mint Set --- Kittlecoins on Facebook --- Long Beach Table 448
And three proofs:
Empty Nest Collection
Matt’s Mattes
The Lincoln Cent
Not on the eagle golden
will we behold his face,
Nor yet on gleaming silver
The honored features trace;
But to the common copper,
The lowly coin, instead,
Has fallen the distinction
Of bearing Lincoln's head
The millionaire may seldom
Those noble outlines grasp,
But childhood's chubby fingers
The image oft will clasp.
The poor man will esteem it,
and mothers hold it dear--
The plain and common people
He loved when he was here.
"Live long and prosper"
My "How I Started" columns
- Bob -
MPL's - Lincolns of Color
Central Valley Roosevelts
<< <i>How about a 1909 poem about the Lincoln Cent.
The Lincoln Cent
Not on the eagle golden
will we behold his face,
Nor yet on gleaming silver
The honored features trace;
But to the common copper,
The lowly coin, instead,
Has fallen the distinction
Of bearing Lincoln's head
The millionaire may seldom
Those noble outlines grasp,
But childhood's chubby fingers
The image oft will clasp.
The poor man will esteem it,
and mothers hold it dear--
The plain and common people
He loved when he was here.
>>
I like it.
Any idea whose work?
In 1909 you could find cute, pithy poems like this in many newspapers all across America.
I wonder if that's where this originated.
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
Collector of Early 20th Century U.S. Coinage.
ANA Member R-3147111
As I recall, from RWB's book (writing poolside in a cozy Sunset Blvd. hotel) the San Francisco cents were distributed in strict lot limits.
My Ebay
1934-1958 RB Lincoln Short Set
<< <i>writing poolside in a cozy Sunset Blvd. hotel >>
Enjoy!
1909's I've owned:
<< <i>A mint state:
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minty fresh!
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<< <i>Renom, I really love that blue one!!! WOW! >>
You just like all my stuff, Charmy. Gosh! Makin' me blush!
Empty Nest Collection
Matt’s Mattes
LeeG, you still have that 1909-s V.D.B? If so, and if I were you, I'd take that with me when I hit the bars trying to make time with the ladies. Just be sure you bring your price guide and favorite "Grade by Pictures" book along with you as well. Shoot - it'd be better than having a Ferrari parked out front. (Well, almost.)
<< <i>Wowsers! Gotta love all the beautifully toned 1909 Lincolns.
LeeG, you still have that 1909-s V.D.B? If so, and if I were you, I'd take that with me when I hit the bars trying to make time with the ladies. Just be sure you bring your price guide and favorite "Grade by Pictures" book along with you as well. Shoot - it'd be better than having a Ferrari parked out front. (Well, almost.) >>
It's in a PCGS 65 BN holder and sold to a forum member.
PCGS AU-58
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I like it.
Any idea whose work?
In 1909 you could find cute, pithy poems like this in many newspapers all across America.
I wonder if that's where this originated. >>
It was first printed by the New York Sun, February 1909
"Live long and prosper"
My "How I Started" columns
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Toned Coins for sale @ tonedcointrader.com
- Bob -
MPL's - Lincolns of Color
Central Valley Roosevelts