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Opinions please on a recent Newp Lynchburg Commem for the set. GTG is you want.

CommemKingCommemKing Posts: 2,202 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I got this for a reasonable price on ebay. I usually never buy a coin with a visible fingerprint, but the small print on the top of the reverse seems to not bother me. I love the coin and the color has a lot more pop in hand. What do you guys feel about this coin and the fingerprint?

Guess the grade if you would like:

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  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice looking Lynchburg and the mild accidental print isn't bothersome since it's not a full blown idiot mark.

    To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!
  • SmudgeSmudge Posts: 9,834 ✭✭✭✭✭

    64 maybe 65. Cheek ding is a bigger issue to me than the fingerprint, but overall I like it.

  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Cheek hit is pretty minimal and this is most likely in a MS66 holder.

    MS68's have hits that size these days.

    To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That is a commemorative I never really cared for..... just personal opinion.... looks to be MS66... Cheers, RickO

  • SeattleSlammerSeattleSlammer Posts: 10,069 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I like it and can see how it has more pop in-hand than the pic. That print doesn’t bother me. But are those nip hits? :smiley:

  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,869 ✭✭✭✭✭

    In the old days, the grade would have been limited to MS-64 because of the fingerprint. Now ???

    I have always liked this commemorative half dollar because of Carter Glass. He was one of the sponsors of the Federal Reserve Bank bill. I know that this comment is controversial for some people, but I think that the Fed as done far more good than harm over the years. If you don’t agree with me, look at the monetary history of this country in the 19th century when there was not Fed.

    Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
  • jmlanzafjmlanzaf Posts: 36,997 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @BillJones said:
    In the old days, the grade would have been limited to MS-64 because of the fingerprint. Now ???

    I have always liked this commemorative half dollar because of Carter Glass. He was one of the sponsors of the Federal Reserve Bank bill. I know that this comment is controversial for some people, but I think that the Fed as done far more good than harm over the years. If you don’t agree with me, look at the monetary history of this country in the 19th century when there was not Fed.

    Oh, for the love of God...couldn't you find a way to work CAC into this?

    All comments reflect the opinion of the author, even when irrefutably accurate.

  • CommemDudeCommemDude Posts: 2,350 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Lynchburgs that are undipped tend to tone gold-green and this coin is a very nice example. My guess is MS65

    Dr Mikey
    Commems and Early Type
  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,869 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 9, 2019 7:40PM

    @jmlanzaf said:

    @BillJones said:
    In the old days, the grade would have been limited to MS-64 because of the fingerprint. Now ???

    I have always liked this commemorative half dollar because of Carter Glass. He was one of the sponsors of the Federal Reserve Bank bill. I know that this comment is controversial for some people, but I think that the Fed as done far more good than harm over the years. If you don’t agree with me, look at the monetary history of this country in the 19th century when there was not Fed.

    Oh, for the love of God...couldn't you find a way to work CAC into this?

    I had no such intention. Speak for yourself. Stop reading more into posts than what is there.

    Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
  • DMWJRDMWJR Posts: 6,046 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The print just makes her look like she is belting out a song :smile:

    Doug
  • mannie graymannie gray Posts: 7,259 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The print doesn't bother me.
    65+/66

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  • ColonelJessupColonelJessup Posts: 6,442 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 10, 2019 8:48AM

    @BillJones said:

    @jmlanzaf said:

    @BillJones said:
    In the old days, the grade would have been limited to MS-64 because of the fingerprint. Now ???

    I have always liked this commemorative half dollar because of Carter Glass. He was one of the sponsors of the Federal Reserve Bank bill. I know that this comment is controversial for some people, but I think that the Fed as done far more good than harm over the years. If you don’t agree with me, look at the monetary history of this country in the 19th century when there was not Fed.

    Oh, for the love of God...couldn't you find a way to work CAC into this?

    I had no such intention. Speak for yourself. Stop reading more into posts than what is there.

    It's not like @ColonelJessup to stir up trouble o:), but I promised @BillJones a "like" if he could troll someone. :#
    Just as you are doing now :#
    Two likes for you if @Laurie shows up >:)
    Irony is an underrated hobby :p

    "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." - Geo. Orwell
  • jmlanzafjmlanzaf Posts: 36,997 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 10, 2019 5:35PM

    @ColonelJessup said:

    @BillJones said:

    @jmlanzaf said:

    I had no such intention. Speak for yourself. Stop reading more into posts than what is there.

    It's not like @ColonelJessup to stir up trouble o:), but I promised @BillJones a "like" if he could troll someone. :#
    Just as you are doing now :#
    Two likes for you if @Laurie shows up >:)
    Irony is an underrated hobby :p

    Actually, we worked it out via PM. Mr. Jones did not get my unfortunate FED=CAC joke.

    I would like to take a moment to thank God Almighty for giving us the FED, Donald Trump and John Albanese.

    Have fun, kids. Play nice. ;)

    All comments reflect the opinion of the author, even when irrefutably accurate.

  • thisistheshowthisistheshow Posts: 9,386 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @CommemKing Your example looks very original and the print is not detracting.

    Also, this thread is great :D

  • ColonelJessupColonelJessup Posts: 6,442 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 10, 2019 7:23PM

    @jmlanzaf said:

    @ColonelJessup said:

    @BillJones said:

    @jmlanzaf said:

    I had no such intention. Speak for yourself. Stop reading more into posts than what is there.

    It's not like @ColonelJessup to stir up trouble o:), but I promised @BillJones a "like" if he could troll someone. :#
    Just as you are doing now :#
    Two likes for you if @Laurie shows up >:)
    Irony is an underrated hobby :p

    Actually, we worked it out via PM. Mr. Jones did not get my unfortunate FED=CAC joke.

    I would like to take a moment to thank God Almighty for giving us the FED, Donald Trump and John Albanese

    Have fun, kids. Play nice. ;)

    I saw his LOL before I posted B)

    I hear Meat Loaf singing "Two out of three ain't bad" :#

    Did I ever say 66? @Justacommeman's coloration comment is right-on. :)

    "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." - Geo. Orwell
  • ConnecticoinConnecticoin Posts: 13,113 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice coin, better than average IMO. Obverse a bit hazy, but most of them are.

    *For Sale on Numismy* *For Sale on Ebay*

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