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I Love this Altered 1914-D Lincoln
BuffaloIronTail
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Just continuing on with the "Love" theme. I was perusing 1914-D Cents on the Bay, honing my skills on Mintmark positions and die characteristics when I spotted this old alteration.
Hundreds, if not thousands of 1944-D Cents were altered by making the 4 in the date look like a 1.
It leaves a space between the digits that is very noticeable. The V.D.B. on Lincolns shoulder is a more dead giveaway.
Is it on purpose that the area where the V.D.B. is located seems to be "shaded" in the pic?
I notified the seller. They said they would have the coin looked at.
Ebay Auction 152973901060
Pete
"I tell them there's no problems.....only solutions" - John Lennon
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@BuffalolronTail said:
Just continuing on with the "Love" theme.
Continuing with the " love " theme. I love it when a member of CU spots something fishy and pursues it. Good job.
For those of you who are new to coin collecting, authentic 1914-D Lincoln Cents have no V.D.B. designers initials at the base of Lincolns shoulder.
The initials were added in 1918.
ANY 1914-D Lincoln with designer initials has been altered.
Thanks KollectorKing for posting the picture.
Pete
When I was 12 or 13, it took me a good hour and a half to make one.
Pocketknife and itty bitty screwdriver.
Spent it probably.
For those who might be new to the hobby who are not familiar with this ateration, here is an example. The second "1" is too far away from the "9".
Also if you look at the digits in the date of a genuine 1914-D, the style of the numbers is a little different.
It looks like the photo of the obverse of the fake offered on eBay has a “convenient shadow” over where the "V.D.B." is located. It makes it harder to see it IF you really can spot from a photo like this. I need to a 10X to see it on a coin in my hand.
@BillJones... nice pictures and excellent aid for collectors. Cheers, RickO
I had one in my old blue book for about 50 years until I really looked at it! Fooled me as a kid and never looked at it again for decades......
The thrill is in the hunt!
bob
I alike this. Me thinks it needs a bump.
Pete
Just give me a 44-D and a chisel and I will make you a 14-D.
