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Forgot about this one 1943 Lincoln.. Opinions?

blacksmokeblacksmoke Posts: 603
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There was another thread earlier regarding a 43 Lincoln. I found the one I knew about and put a couple pics up and when I was putting it all away I found this one. It was given to me as just a little "thanks for buying my stuff" token from a seller on Ebay. (maybe it's a fake) What are some opinions on this? The surfaces are highly reflective but it doesn't look like it's been polished. Note the reflection of the reeded edge of the merc and the pencil tip. The date and mm have some shadowing (if that's what it's called) that almost looks like doubling but I'm not making that call.

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Better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

jeff

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  • cmerlo1cmerlo1 Posts: 7,943 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It looks like one of the 'reprocessed' ones- many were replated to give them a better appearance... way to shiny to not have been messed with.
    You Suck! Awarded 6/2008- 1901-O Micro O Morgan, 8/2008- 1878 VAM-123 Morgan, 9/2022 1888-O VAM-1B3 H8 Morgan | Senior Regional Representative- ANACS Coin Grading. Posted opinions on coins are my own, and are not an official ANACS opinion.
  • MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 35,033 ✭✭✭✭✭
    buffed
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  • BustHalfBrianBustHalfBrian Posts: 4,190 ✭✭✭✭
    plated
    Lurking and learning since 2010. Full-time professional numismatist based in SoCal.
  • blacksmokeblacksmoke Posts: 603
    Now we know why it was free. image Seemed like it looked way tooooo nice.
    Better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

    jeff
  • lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,893 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Plated. I have one too. Found it in a collection I bought. Startled me at first, it looked so good. But not under magnification.
    Lance.
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  • MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 35,033 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>plated >>



    probably. more likely than buffed.


    "altered surfaces"

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  • blacksmokeblacksmoke Posts: 603
    Now that I've heard of these, I did a quick check.

    We are pleased to offer for sale this 1943 Steel Penny Wartime Lincoln Wheat Cent. This 1943 Steel Penny is a reprocessed coin . All of our reprocessed 1943 Steel Pennies have nice eye appeal with no major marks or visible problems and represent a great value for the price. This 1943 Steel Penny is of great worth to the collector or numismatist that needs to fill a hole in their Lincoln Wheat Cent collection. This 1943 Steel Penny has been reprocessed. Reprocessing involves stripping off the old zinc, removing any rust from the surface of the coins, and re-coating them in zinc, giving them a shiny finish.

    That's at a place called collectons.com

    Ready for the price??
    Drum roll happening now....

    $0.99 !!!!

    If you count the penny, I got a buck for free!! image
    Was exciting while it lasted.
    Better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

    jeff
  • rec78rec78 Posts: 5,828 ✭✭✭✭✭
    One of the "processed" (plated) coins. I personally knew the dealer that did plating of 1943 steel cents. (Mike Gerlach--who passed away in 1997).
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  • 66RB66RB Posts: 2,516 ✭✭✭
    Okay, the Lincoln is nothing special. The Mercury dime looks pretty special though, that's a major strike rarity with fully split bands. Show us some more of that coin!
    Rob
    Lincoln set Colorless Set
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  • blacksmokeblacksmoke Posts: 603
    So maybe this will make up for the epic fail on the Lincoln? image What's the special rarity about it?

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    Better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

    jeff
  • 66RB66RB Posts: 2,516 ✭✭✭
    I thought your original post was utilizing a 1945 Mercury, not a 1943, so again, unfortunately, nothing special. Damn.
    Rob
    Lincoln set Colorless Set
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  • coindudeonebaycoindudeonebay Posts: 1,735 ✭✭✭
    I have to agree with the others, definitely reprocessed. The shine and the bubbly appearance of the skin is a dead giveaway.
  • lostincoinslostincoins Posts: 4,278 ✭
    where did the patina 1945 go and what camera set up are you using?
  • blacksmokeblacksmoke Posts: 603
    Well 66, I think I'm going to have to let you down yet again. The toned 45 has almost no bands but here ya go. Along with a couple other 45's I have within reach. If ya don't like them, well, I'll make sure to buy a 45 FSB just for you. image Oh, and on the 45 d there is some doubling on the 4 and 5 but I'm sure it's mechanical so yet again, I let you down. What a night.

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    Better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

    jeff
  • blacksmokeblacksmoke Posts: 603
    Oh, almost forgot lostincoins, it's just a Nikon L820. Nothing fancy by any means. I'm teetering on the fence for one of the setups that coinzip is selling.
    Better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

    jeff
  • 291fifth291fifth Posts: 24,589 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Many 1943 steel cents were reprocessed privately back in the 1960's. It appears you have one of them.
    All glory is fleeting.
  • blacksmokeblacksmoke Posts: 603
    Well with all that said about that BEAUTIFUL and LUSTUROUS GEM of a coin, I will take the first offer of $0.50!! With FREE SHIPPING!! image
    Better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

    jeff
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Novelty cent...but a couple of nice Mercs...Cheers, RickO
  • CoinZipCoinZip Posts: 3,253 ✭✭✭
    Look at the date on this one.


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  • blacksmokeblacksmoke Posts: 603
    I've always wondered if it's mechanical or dd. What do you think?
    Better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

    jeff
  • StaircoinsStaircoins Posts: 2,577 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I've always wondered if it's mechanical or dd. What do you think? >>


    That is strike doubling, AKA mechanical or 'shelf' doubling.

  • Type2Type2 Posts: 13,985 ✭✭✭✭✭
    blacksmoke PM me your address i have some thing for you. image


    Hoard the keys.

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