Options
Another stunning auction result for a 65-RD 1923-s Lincoln!
renomedphys
Posts: 4,022 ✭✭✭✭✭
I think this one surpassed the one maybe 8 years back that sold at HA for 66k plus the juice. That coin was incredible, and this one looks to be nearly its equal although hard to tell from just a photo. I remember Stewart Blay flew out to Long Beach just to try and buy it, but it eventually went to Steve Duckor IIRC. Stewart was standing behind Steve and could be heard saying, “you’d better win this coin, because if you don’t, I will!”
Anyway, for a while there hasn’t been anything close to that result until today. Here’s a pic of the auction page:
Amazing!
4
Comments
WOW
I'll just have to settle for my MS-64BN CAC
Mike
My Indians
Dansco Set
Those mid 20's branch mint Lincolns are really tough at the gem level in rd, great result for the consigner.
My Collection of Old Holders
Never a slave to one plastic brand will I ever be.
My two cents (pun intended). 1923-S Lincolns are generally terrible in MSRB & even more so in RD. Even many BN’s have issues.
Still, it’s surprising to me how much a really nice one like this sold for. Matt’s observation above is spot on: I can’t recall one like this crossing the auction block in quite some time!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Copperindian II
Indy Eagles
Gold Rush
Bust Caps
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
Early Walkers
Successful transactions: Eagle Eye, redraider, winesteven, renomedphys, splitaces, oreville, ajaan, Cent1225, onlyroosies, justindan, blitzdude, DesertMoon, johnnyb, Heubschgold, SunshineRareCoins, ParadimeCoins, ndeagles, Southern_Knights, pcgsregistrycollector, BruceS
I hope the coin looks redder in hand. Can never tell from a photo.
Leo
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
It's probably about as red as it looks. 1920s branch mint Lincolns are well known for rather pale luster. And it is a GreatPhoto, after all.
Young Numismatist • My Toned Coins
Life is roadblocks. Don't let nothing stop you, 'cause we ain't stopping. - DJ Khaled
I don't find that coin appealing for that grade, JMO.