A modern NewP that surprised me
BryceM
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So, I'm not much for most moderns, but I have tried to assemble a nice 20th Century type set. When doing this it's impossible to ignore the Zincoln. These coins have been manufactured in astronomically high numbers, despite having no meaningful role in modern commerce. We all see them, all have jars full of them, and some of us even still pick them up off the street. My 10 year-old can't be bothered by them. Quarters are as low as he'll pay attention to. Something to think about there......
Anyhow, I got a reasonable price on this one, and decided to "upgrade" the Zincoln slot in my set. I didn't expect too much but when it arrived, I found myself strangely captivated by it. I must say, the level of die detail and the completeness of strike is fascinating. Truly it represents the pinnacle of the US Mint's business-strike capabilities in the last moments of the 20th Century:
Anyhow, I got a reasonable price on this one, and decided to "upgrade" the Zincoln slot in my set. I didn't expect too much but when it arrived, I found myself strangely captivated by it. I must say, the level of die detail and the completeness of strike is fascinating. Truly it represents the pinnacle of the US Mint's business-strike capabilities in the last moments of the 20th Century:
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The quality of the strike and planchet seem very very high.
Great detail.
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Great coin, thanks for sharing.
bob
That would make for a wonderful display.
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One of 47 (how many of those were cracked out and resubmitted?) at this lofty grade. Heritage purchase?
PCGS double holder that one with the 1919 also in MS69.
That would make for a wonderful display.
THAT would be too
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This had to be a Mint Set coin. Beautiful!
HH
I was thinking this also.
However, still a great coin.
That is a super specimen... and great photographs... Cheers, RickO
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