Need help with this Linc cent 1931-S ??

oilers99

A friend of mine inherited a bunch of coins from her mother's estate and asked me to take a look. We came across this possible 1931-S in a roll of 1931-P cents. Does this look like a legitimate 1931-S? The last 1 looks a little funny but I'm not familiar with possible die varieties. I took a photo with my phone. Thanks for any feedback on it.

Also she has 25 1966 SMS in the blue box and 36 Proof Sets (1960-64) in the original brown envelopes. Most of the envelopes are still sealed but 5 are not sealed anymore. Question - should these go on the BST board or do you think a local shop would be more effective in disposing of them.

Thanks.

AUandAG

<< <i>A friend of mine inherited a bunch of coins from her mother's estate and asked me to take a look. We came across this possible 1931-S in a roll of 1931-P cents. Does this look like a legitimate 1931-S? The last 1 looks a little funny but I'm not familiar with possible die varieties. I took a photo with my phone. Thanks for any feedback on it.

Also she has 25 1966 SMS in the blue box and 36 Proof Sets (1960-64) in the original brown envelopes. Most of the envelopes are still sealed but 5 are not sealed anymore. Question - should these go on the BST board or do you think a local shop would be more effective in disposing of them.

Thanks.


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lostincoins

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lostincoins

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lostincoins

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lasvegasteddy

try using tinypic.com as illustrated here

lasvegasteddy

look for cameos and colorful toning 1st off
open those sealed ones
looking for doubling and if any is present set them aside for further research

a shop/dealer won't beat collector to collector pricing as they have overhead
so yeah
list them up on the bst or ebay

images mean alot when selling coins...get good at it

do your best at imaging this "issues" 1931-s
it is a popular selling lincoln

oilers99

<< <i>look for cameos and colorful toning 1st off
open those sealed ones
looking for doubling and if any is present set them aside for further research

a shop/dealer won't beat collector to collector pricing as they have overhead
so yeah
list them up on the bst or ebay

images mean alot when selling coins...get good at it

do your best at imaging this "issues" 1931-s
it is a popular selling lincoln >>



Thanks for your suggestions and photo upload tip!

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TwoSides2aCoin

Most dealers will pay you a bit less than grey sheet BID for the sets. Those who won't, or offer you 30% back, just avoid. There is still opportunity and many avenues to take since there is a "herd" or "hoard" of them. Take your time. That's what someone else was doing with 'em (the coins). "Taking their time''

Nice '31 S, too. Enjoy the hobby. Beware of those who would dissuade or discourage you in your endeavors. They're not after your best interest.

If your friend isn't "into coins"… have her find someone who cares enough to explain all this. This site is a good (most valuable) source. ATS or (across the street) at the NGC site also has a discussion forum. In all matters, as I tell my own children who are now in their 20's …. "do your due diligence" and it helps eliminate and avoid costly errors.

Recalling "The diligent hand prospers". In this hobby, it usually takes a good eye. But "sealed" packages ? No brainer. Premium.

ricko

Nice cent....looks authentic......use the BST, you will do best there... Cheers, RickO

oilers99

Thanks everyone for your valuable feedback and information!

bestmr

I'm not sure if you want the hassle, but the proof sets sell for roughly $20 including shipping on eBay. Unopened ones can reach $30 or more.

richbeat

The photo is a bit fuzzy, but I think it is fake. The shape of the numeral three is not correct for 1931; it is the shape of the three on cents dated 1935-1939. The last numeral in the date has been messed with and shaped to look like a 1.

seanq

<< <i>The photo is a bit fuzzy, but I think it is fake. The shape of the numeral three is not correct for 1931; it is the shape of the three on cents dated 1935-1939. The last numeral in the date has been messed with and shaped to look like a 1. >>




I agree with this, unfortunately I think you have an altered date. I have to admit that is pretty well done and deceptive, and could easily fool someone not closely familiar with the date.


Sean Reynolds

oilers99

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<< <i>The photo is a bit fuzzy, but I think it is fake. The shape of the numeral three is not correct for 1931; it is the shape of the three on cents dated 1935-1939. The last numeral in the date has been messed with and shaped to look like a 1. >>




I agree with this, unfortunately I think you have an altered date. I have to admit that is pretty well done and deceptive, and could easily fool someone not closely familiar with the date.


Sean Reynolds >>




I uploaded another photo (wasn't able to get the rotation correct) - seems like someone went through a lot of trouble to alter this coin. Must have happened quite some time ago.

seanq

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<< <i>The photo is a bit fuzzy, but I think it is fake. The shape of the numeral three is not correct for 1931; it is the shape of the three on cents dated 1935-1939. The last numeral in the date has been messed with and shaped to look like a 1. >>




I agree with this, unfortunately I think you have an altered date. I have to admit that is pretty well done and deceptive, and could easily fool someone not closely familiar with the date.


Sean Reynolds >>




I uploaded another photo (wasn't able to get the rotation correct) - seems like someone went through a lot of trouble to alter this coin. Must have happened quite some time ago. >>




From the new photo I am 99% sure it is an altered 1936-S cent, and 1% sure it is either a '35, '37, '38 or '39.


Sean Reynolds

coppercoins

No doubt this is an altered coin. The '3' digit is the wrong style, and the 'messed up' one digit gives it away. This is a 1936-S.