1913 Matte Proof Lincoln?
Ajc515
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Hey guys,
Recently picked this up at a good price. I bought it because of the sharpness and nice color.
Calling all Lincoln Matte Proof experts here - does this look like it may be a Matte Proof, or does it look like a business strike?
Any advice would be appreciated!!
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My advice is to post a reverse image, also. That said, the obverse image makes me think circulation strike, due to details that aren’t sharp enough for a Proof.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
I’m a 31 year old boomer and couldn’t figure out how to post both images until just now
It doesn't look like a proof coin to me, but your images really aren't in focus or sharp enough at this point. However, you can go to PCGS CoinFacts and look up the 1913 matte proof issue to see if your coin has die scratches that match exactly and correspond one-to-one with authentic matte proof pieces.
https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/1913-1c-bn/3315
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After seeing the reverse image, I’m still of the opinion that you have a circulation strike.
Compare the detail of yours to the one in these images:
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
business because the details aren't sharp
Great advice, thanks guys.
Still a beautiful coin in my book, despite being a business strike.
that image is from https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/
besides the sharp details, and i'm not sure if I can say the hair is sharp, but look at the detail in the beard and hair
Rims not sharp enough in photos to be a Proof. JMO
Jim
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cherry picking is hard
try using coinfacts' pictures if you're hunting for more
Show a pic of the rim. It should be polished
No, a boomer would have known how to do it. 😈
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The edge will be mirrored on a Proof.
Not a proof from what I can see.
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Now that you guys gave your $.02, I’m thinking it’s an early struck business strike piece.
Only got it for $40, so I’m still pleased either way.
There don’t appear to be any die markers for the 1913 MPL on the obverse, nor the reverse. which used the same reverse master from 1910 to 1914
Rim sharpness is first assessment, then……………………….