Hello from a newbie & first post

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VarietyFan
VarietyFan Posts: 33 ✭✭✭
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Hello everyone! My name is Ken and I'm a long time very average collector. I joined this forum to make some friends and share in collecting passions. I have a soft spot for nice varieties and errors as well as older coins because they're very artistic. However I can find something I like about every coin I see. :)

As a first post I thought I'd try my hand at sharing a coin I recently acquired and photographed. It came from a roll I won as a prize in a monthly coin identification contest at a place called e.scottcoins. It's by no means a spectacular coin but for the price of $0 it's a fun find!

It's a 1936 Lincoln Cent Doubled Die Obverse #1. I'd expect it's a VF or so. Opinions? Please pardon the mediocre images. I'm new to photographing coins but trying hard.

Thanks to the folks at PCGS for allowing me to be a part of this forum.


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  • paesan
    paesan Posts: 1,556 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Hello Ken and welcome! I’d say your photography is pretty good for a starter, and nice 36 DDO!

    Lenny

    More coins, less government.
  • gumby1234
    gumby1234 Posts: 5,901 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Welcome to the party.

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  • Fraz
    Fraz Posts: 2,118 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Nice first post—welcome.

  • Onastone
    Onastone Posts: 4,420 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Welcome, have a seat at our table! Always room for one more.

  • keyman64
    keyman64 Posts: 15,650 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Welcome! Nice sharp images.

    "If it's not fun, it's not worth it." - KeyMan64
    Not really looking for much these days but if I were, it might be a toner. :smile:
  • Walkerguy21D
    Walkerguy21D Posts: 12,165 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Welcome and well done on the coin and photo!

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  • Mike59
    Mike59 Posts: 424 ✭✭✭✭
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    Welcome to the forums.

    MIKE B.

  • jmlanzaf
    jmlanzaf Posts: 43,072 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Welcome

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

  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @VarietyFan ... Welcome aboard Ken. Those are very good pictures and a nice old Lincoln DDO. Cheers, RickO

  • TomB
    TomB Posts: 23,192 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Your images are very good and your first post is quite cool. Welcome.

    Thomas Bush Numismatics & Numismatic Photography

    In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson

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  • Jzyskowski1
    Jzyskowski1 Posts: 6,650 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Hey howdy Ken.
    Welcome and get ready for a wonderful ride. Lots of knowledge here and a wide variety of folks. Humor and openness to many opinions will serve you well
    Jzyskowski and the boys. Cat (20) and very real. Me (70) and a grandpa and finally beaver, not real but I collect coins with beavers 😉🦫🙀

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  • VarietyFan
    VarietyFan Posts: 33 ✭✭✭
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    Thank you all for such a warm welcome and the wonderful compliments. I'm honored!

  • Type2
    Type2 Posts: 13,985 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Welcome to the nut house, nice to see something that is what it is not a parking lot find. ;)



    Hoard the keys.
  • divecchia
    divecchia Posts: 6,715 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Great first post. Welcome aboard!!!

    That is a nice looking photo, better than I could do.

    Thanks for sharing it.

    Donato

    Hobbyist & Collector (not an investor).
    Donato's Complete US Type Set ---- Donato's Dansco 7070 Modified Type Set ---- Donato's Basic U.S. Coin Design Set

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  • WaterSport
    WaterSport Posts: 7,065 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Great intro, great picture and great Variety. Welcome.

    WS

    Proud recipient of the coveted PCGS Forum "You Suck" Award Thursday July 19, 2007 11:33 PM and December 30th, 2011 at 8:50 PM.
  • Dave99B
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    Welcome. Cool Lincoln! Nice photography work, too.

    Dave

    Always looking for original, better date VF20-VF35 Barber quarters and halves, and a quality beer.
  • ChrisH821
    ChrisH821 Posts: 7,152 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Welcome!
    The photos look pretty good to me, nice find!

    Collector, occasional seller

  • thebeav
    thebeav Posts: 4,118 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Welcome to the board !

    My Ebay Coin Store
  • ctf_error_coins
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  • JBK
    JBK Posts: 17,878 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Well you already taught somebody something, since I wasn't aware offhand that there was a 1936 DD. :p

  • vplite99
    vplite99 Posts: 1,434 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Welcome, and that's a decent picture!

    Vplite99
  • justmenutty72
    justmenutty72 Posts: 394 ✭✭✭
    edited September 2, 2022 9:29AM
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    Welcome, nice pics👍👍👍 I’ve always liked the ‘36 DDOs. That’s a nice wholesome example of Die #1👌 I specialize in rare die varieties, if you ever need a hand just let me know

  • Catbert
    Catbert Posts: 8,258 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Welcome and those are very good pics. Congrats on your find.

    Seated Half Society member #38

    "She comes out of the sun in a silk dress,
    running like a water color in the rain...."
  • WQuarterFreddie
    WQuarterFreddie Posts: 3,305 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Welcome! If you have any interest or questions regarding W quarters feel free to contact me.😎

  • jesbroken
    jesbroken Posts: 11,253 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Truly a great and refreshing first post. Sounds like you have your adventure well in control. Congratulations and welcome to the forum. Great photos and nice Lincoln. Not many new members think of PCGS, but without them this would not be, at least this successful.
    Jim


    When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln

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  • johnny9434
    johnny9434 Posts: 34,112 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Welcome

  • kaz
    kaz Posts: 9,378 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Welcome, nice photos and the doubling is very clear!

  • coinnut
    coinnut Posts: 1,434 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Welcome Ken and nice first post. Your photography is better than mine.

  • Downtown1974
    Downtown1974 Posts: 7,189 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Welcome aboard!

  • Aspie_Rocco
    Aspie_Rocco Posts: 3,872 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Glad to have you here! Varieties are my favorite.

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  • pursuitofliberty
    pursuitofliberty Posts: 7,927 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Welcome to the fold @VarietyFan Glad to have you on board.

    Nice 36 DDO ... and even a better first post!


    “We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”

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  • asheland
    asheland Posts: 24,548 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Welcome to the forums! :)

    My YouTube Channel

  • asheland
    asheland Posts: 24,548 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I have a DDO that I found out after buying. B)

    My YouTube Channel

  • Mr_Spud
    Mr_Spud Posts: 7,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Welcome! And that Lincoln is a cool coin and nice picture

    Mr_Spud

  • ChangeInHistory
    ChangeInHistory Posts: 3,121 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Welcome aboard

  • golden
    golden Posts: 10,538 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Welcome!

  • mark_dak
    mark_dak Posts: 1,161 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Welcome, there's a ton of coin collecting knowledge here on any corner of the hobby you may have a question. I'm not a real Lincoln expert so I will leave opinions on your coin for those that are.

    Mark

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