<< <i>i found a penny in my change dish that had pretty much the same stuff on it.. came off no problem
i think i'll start with a q-tip and some soapy water.. see what happens >>
I wouldn't. >>
....i wouldn't either.
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<< <i>i found a penny in my change dish that had pretty much the same stuff on it.. came off no problem
i think i'll start with a q-tip and some soapy water.. see what happens >>
Gripton, You are a fool! Two of the top collectors, Stewart and TDN tell you what you should do and you "think" you can make big bucks by ruining a very special coin all by yourself. Wake up and listen before you screw everything up. JMHO. Steve
I'd put a fair deposit on the coin, say 5 or 10K with the understanding that the coin is authentic and will grade. Then talk to Lincoln experts on proper conservation for the coin. Conserve it, get it in a holder, then pay the fair difference once authenticated/graded.
Since the surface of a coin is important to the value and future life of it.
As to value, others have mentioned a good ball park for you to figure out what you want to pay. NCS is, like mentioned, the wrong place to send this. So is doing ANYTHING to it yourself, or the current owner. Now, if you like a cleaned dog of a coin, then by all means, throw $10k+ away... Its your money.
Id listen to the experts here and go for whatever you think is in your interests. You cant go wrong that way.
Excellent images. Something about the coin just doesn't look quite right to me. The 'S' looks off...
The money to be made on a coin like this is substantial so I would be educating myself big time on '69 S DDO.If I'm convinced it's authentic,I would make offer about 1/2 to 1/3 of what I will be trying to get for it after grading/encapsulation.
Paying 2/3 of what you would be asking might work if you have an eager buyer in line for purchase.Otherwise,you need to be very careful not to pay too much.
Unless you have a specific buyer lined up for purchase,the price you pay should be at least 20% less,or more,than what you could get for the coin from a bona-fide dealer who specializes in the Lincoln cent series.The specialized dealer might have the collector contacts necessary.However,if at all possible,answer the question for yourself,before buying,"Who can I go to with this coin?"
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.-Albert Einstein
Boy, I still love this variety and it's one of the most sought after modern varieties out there. The price has come down tremendously from it's highs in 2009/10. It's starting to look more and more affordable.
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<< <i>i found a penny in my change dish that had pretty much the same stuff on it.. came off no problem
i think i'll start with a q-tip and some soapy water.. see what happens >>
I wouldn't.
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<< <i>i found a penny in my change dish that had pretty much the same stuff on it.. came off no problem
i think i'll start with a q-tip and some soapy water.. see what happens >>
I wouldn't. >>
....i wouldn't either.
<< <i>i found a penny in my change dish that had pretty much the same stuff on it.. came off no problem
i think i'll start with a q-tip and some soapy water.. see what happens >>
Gripton,
You are a fool! Two of the top collectors, Stewart and TDN tell you what you should do and you "think" you can make big bucks by ruining a very special coin all by yourself. Wake up and listen before you screw everything up. JMHO. Steve
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maybe i'll soak it in gas and see if it burns off :hmmm:
<< <i>i found a penny in my change dish that had pretty much the same stuff on it.. came off no problem
i think i'll start with a q-tip and some soapy water.. see what happens >>
"Bongo hurtles along the rain soaked highway of life on underinflated bald retread tires."
~Wayne
As to value, others have mentioned a good ball park for you to figure out what you want to pay. NCS is, like mentioned, the wrong place to send this. So is doing ANYTHING to it yourself, or the current owner. Now, if you like a cleaned dog of a coin, then by all means, throw $10k+ away... Its your money.
Id listen to the experts here and go for whatever you think is in your interests. You cant go wrong that way.
<< <i>i think i'll start with a q-tip and some soapy water.. see what happens >>
Excuse me, I think I just came out of a faint...you were saying?
this coin is listed at pcgs as 18127605
HA
a re-sub or an insure claim, crossover? since the cert is not pulling up.
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The money to be made on a coin like this is substantial so I would be educating myself big time on '69 S DDO.If I'm convinced it's authentic,I would make offer about 1/2 to 1/3 of what I will be trying to get for it after grading/encapsulation.
Paying 2/3 of what you would be asking might work if you have an eager buyer in line for purchase.Otherwise,you need to be very careful not to pay too much.
Unless you have a specific buyer lined up for purchase,the price you pay should be at least 20% less,or more,than what you could get for the coin from a bona-fide dealer who specializes in the Lincoln cent series.The specialized dealer might have the collector contacts necessary.However,if at all possible,answer the question for yourself,before buying,"Who can I go to with this coin?"
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.-Albert Einstein