I Just Purchased My First Top Pop.
jfriedm56
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So this being my first local show to attend in the last three months, I was expecting some new material from two brothers who are dealers from the Pittsburgh area. I live in New York State and these guys make the trip monthly to New York. A 1921-S Lincoln cent caught my eye and so after some back and forth negotiating, we worked out a number we all felt comfortable with. Mostly me, cause I was the one laying out the money. So this 1921-S Lincoln cent in MS 66RB is the highest graded coin for that date and MM. There are no other 66’s graded in the other two color categories and this coin is CAC’d to boot. I was so fortunate to be able to purchase this coin as it will now be the cornerstone of my Lincoln cent collection. Thank to all who looked and I hope you enjoyed seeing it as much as I do. My first 1/0 Top Pop. Thanks Zack.
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Yikes!
If you don't mind me asking, which show?
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CU #3245 B.N.A. #428
Don
Congratulations on your purchase.
Nice!!
just be aware of the price differences between a 65RD CAC and a 66RB CAC . RD is highly sought after
now that it's out of the way: it's a stunner in a difficult date+mm!
R/B is the way to go. No worries a "RED" will turn.
Sweet coin. Congratulations.
peacockcoins
Wowza!!!
Congratulations!
Steve
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That's a gorgeous coin! Very nice!!
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Nice coin. Too bad the slab looks like it got tossed across a parking lot.
Thats rlly pretty
Doesn’t that mean a R/B will turn “BROWN” ?
Congrats, that’s a great pick up!
A gorgeous Red Brown Lincoln. Congratulations.
It’s a monthly show just west of Rochester.
While that may be true, there are presently 0 66 CAC’d RD so this has the status of being the highest graded 1 of 1.
Thanks so much Steve!
It’s really in great shape. Bad picture and my I phone picks up every minute detail and amplifies them.
Thank you everyone. That was a major purchase for me and I too, really love this coin. More new purchases to follow.
I like 👍, congrats
Batavia? I was there.
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'Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery'
CU #3245 B.N.A. #428
Don
Heck of a cent in many ways - Congrats.
WS
Hi Zack - great pickup; so nice! That’s a tough date even for those early S mints. Big bonus to get a pop 1/0 & with a full strike! A BIG CONGRATS!
Ken
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@Copperindian, thanks so much Ken. After doing some research during the show, and finding out all I could about it, it just spoke my name and I knew I would be its new owner. I only had to find the price I could live with, with no regrets and I did.
I think it’s really cool to own a top pop!
Especially, one as nice as that one is!
Congratulations!! 🎈 🍾
Numismatically, 1921 is a very special year for many series.
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Beautiful! Congrats!!
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No, R/Bs turn green.
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Congrats on the TOP POP
Congratulations on your acquisition of your new top pop. And even more importantly (as far as I’m concerned) on your acquisition of a great coin.
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Congrats! Very nice coin, not surprised to see the pedigree on the label.
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Congrats on your top pop Lincoln! I recently purchased a top pop but it's only for a rare die marriage. Still...it's a top pop!
Thank you Mark. That means a lot. Zack.
Thanks again everyone for your positive comments.
Great Coin!
Congrats! super nice
Way to go, showing some love for the chromatically challenged copper!
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1921 is my favorite date in all of numismatics. You did wonderfully in acquiring this special cent.
Do not reholder that coin as keeping this cent in this older PCGS blue holder is a testament to its color stability.
I'd say that coin is a JACKPOT!!
RD should be okay if it's in an older holder, like an OGH. Otherwise, I agree with the above.
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Lots of red and eye appeal on that one, very nice!
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