Hottest little $3 coin I've bought
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What does the back look like ?
I wonder what it would grade, looks at least gem to me (from the front).
"A nice blend of colors gently adorn the surfaces of this otherwise common cent. Lincolns portrait stands is solidarity, looking down at a small blob of red toning. Behind him trails band of orange and pink, which fade to turquoise, then lime green. Contact marks define the grade. This lot should bring heavy bids from those just looking to have fun collecting. Estimate $3-$8"
Nice pickup. Keep it fun
Mike
Cool coin. someone take a shot at an auction description. Ill try first
"A nice blend of colors gently adorn the surfaces of this otherwise common cent. Lincolns portrait stands is solidarity, looking down at a small blob of red toning. Behind him trails band of orange and pink, which fade to turquoise, then lime green. Contact marks define the grade. This lot should bring heavy bids from those just looking to have fun collecting. Estimate $3-$8"
Nice pickup. Keep it fun
Very well done Kccoin I'll try too.
From the very first glance, the viewer can discern the special nature of this not uncommon cent. Notwithstanding the few marks typical of the grade, the surfaces are exquisite and even semi prooflike, with nearly enough red left to earn the coveted designation from the services. Gentle but dramatic colors highlight both the fields and peripheries of this classic example of the Denver mint Lincoln Cents. We expect spirited bidding from both the advanced cent collector, and those seeking an excellent example for type.
PCGS has certified just 854,896 examples with 412,896 finer from a mintage of only 1,051,342,000
from the Bargain J. Bin collection, ex someone's change
estimate $25,500
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Cool coin. someone take a shot at an auction description. Ill try first
"A nice blend of colors gently adorn the surfaces of this otherwise common cent. Lincolns portrait stands is solidarity, looking down at a small blob of red toning. Behind him trails band of orange and pink, which fade to turquoise, then lime green. Contact marks define the grade. This lot should bring heavy bids from those just looking to have fun collecting. Estimate $3-$8"
Nice pickup. Keep it fun
Very well done Kccoin I'll try too.
From the very first glance, the viewer can discern the special nature of this not uncommon cent. Notwithstanding the few marks typical of the grade, the surfaces are exquisite and even semi prooflike, with nearly enough red left to earn the coveted designation from the services. Gentle but dramatic colors highlight both the fields and peripheries of this classic example of the Denver mint Lincoln Cents. We expect spirited bidding from both the advanced cent collector, and those seeking an excellent example for type.
PCGS has certified just 854,896 examples with 412,896 finer from a mintage of only 1,051,342,000
from the Bargain J. Bin collection, ex someone's change
estimate $25,500
Wow. I couldnt finish reading this without tearing up in laughter! The pops and (especially) the pedigree put it way over the top. Hilarious.
Wow. I couldnt finish reading this without tearing up in laughter! The pops and (especially) the pedigree put it way over the top. Hilarious.
Thanks. Fun fact, the mintage figure I quoted is real. That's hard to think about. A BILLION cents. In one year. From one mint. Apparently 1957 was the second year that the Denver mint pumped out more than a billion Lincolns.
6,847,976 pounds of pure copper. 360,419 pounds of zinc.
Over $10 MILLION in lincoln cents
If you took every regular issue 1957-D cent and traded them in for paper currency you'd end up with a stack of $100s that weighed over 231 pounds.
Obviously modern mintages can be several times that high, but there is still something that blows me away about a billion cents back in the 50s.
Wow. I couldnt finish reading this without tearing up in laughter! The pops and (especially) the pedigree put it way over the top. Hilarious.
Thanks. Fun fact, the mintage figure I quoted is real. That's hard to think about. A BILLION cents. In one year. From one mint. Apparently 1957 was the second year that the Denver mint pumped out more than a billion Lincolns.
6,847,976 pounds of pure copper. 360,419 pounds of zinc.
Over $10 MILLION in lincoln cents
If you took every regular issue 1957-D cent and traded them in for paper currency you'd end up with a stack of $100s that weighed over 231 pounds.
Obviously modern mintages can be several times that high, but there is still something that blows me away about a billion cents back in the 50s.
That is a huge mintage figure for sure. What's pretty rare is a coin of this date grading 67 and higher. The last several examples have sold in the $3k-4k range in the last couple years. This will give you a general idea of the problems these coins possess when cent guys go through bags and rolls. I think the big issues were tiny dings and carbon which will kill a grade in its tracks.
Cool coin. someone take a shot at an auction description. Ill try first
"A nice blend of colors gently adorn the surfaces of this otherwise common cent. Lincolns portrait stands is solidarity, looking down at a small blob of red toning. Behind him trails band of orange and pink, which fade to turquoise, then lime green. Contact marks define the grade. This lot should bring heavy bids from those just looking to have fun collecting. Estimate $3-$8"
Nice pickup. Keep it fun
Very well done Kccoin I'll try too.
From the very first glance, the viewer can discern the special nature of this not uncommon cent. Notwithstanding the few marks typical of the grade, the surfaces are exquisite and even semi prooflike, with nearly enough red left to earn the coveted designation from the services. Gentle but dramatic colors highlight both the fields and peripheries of this classic example of the Denver mint Lincoln Cents. We expect spirited bidding from both the advanced cent collector, and those seeking an excellent example for type.
PCGS has certified just 854,896 examples with 412,896 finer from a mintage of only 1,051,342,000
from the Bargain J. Bin collection, ex someone's change
estimate $25,500
Well done.