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GTG - 1914-D Lincoln Cent
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Loved the wood grain on this one!
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It appears to have a slight rub above the ear and shoulder. AU58 Nice looking Lincoln!
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Nice, I'll go 58BN.
55
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Nice coin.
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Au 58, nice coin (didn't cheat if it is)
58BN
58BN is that woodgrain?
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62BN
58BN
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AU58
I could see it going AU58 or MS62BN; nice coin!
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MS 62 BN. Deserves a bean imo.
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AU55
What is the black spot on reverse from ?
A carbon speck (often called a "flyspeck" or "copper spot") is a tiny, dark, or black concentration of corrosion that forms on the surface of copper and bronze coins.
What Causes Them:
• Organic Debris: They usually start when microscopic particles of organic matter—such as paper dust from coin albums, cardboard holders, or human saliva/finger oils from talking or handling—land on the coin.
• Chemical Reaction: Atmospheric oxygen, humidity, and trace elements react with the trapped particle, creating a small mound of corrosion. (Note: Numismatists often debate the exact chemistry, noting that many spots are actually a form of sulfatization or copper sulfide/tarnish rather than pure carbon).
I hope this answer helps.
Au55
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I'll say Unc. as I tend to be an optimist on these, could be high grade due to originality.
AU58. Love it. Always a woodgrain nut. Congrats.
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I'm also going to say AU55. Nice from a detail standpoint but doesn't appear to have much luster left and in addition to the reverse spot there are two additional spots on the nose and T on the face which will prevent it from getting a bean. JMHO
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The dark spots are minor and don't detract from this coin's appeal. Should get a bean imo. It would be the centerpiece of my early Lincoln collection. I mean, L@@k at that wheat!
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55
Some great eyes in the group.
AU55 BN was the result.
I had originally sent to NGC who slabbed as AU details cleaned but there was zero evidence of cleaning in my or several others opinions. I haven't really considered it for CAC but guess I could toss it in if I send some others at some point.
My first thought was 53 or 55, depending on how that carbon spot looked in person. I think PCGS is more forgiving about those on circulated copper versus uncirculated. It's a beauty, congrats on the grade.
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It's definitely a 58 or better. I'll say 63BN.
AU-58
I think it is a 58 that was kicked down for luster and the spots to 55.
55bn
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Goes to show sometimes the TPG gets it wrong. AU details cleaned?! lol
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My personal grade would be XF45 due to the spots and I do not see any luster evident in the TV photo, I fully expect that PCGS graded it AU50 or higher.
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It’s likely from the same cause as the ones on the obverse, that you didn’t ask about.
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I read the thread first so I know the grade now. My opinion based upon wear is an AU58 because it "feels" like an AU58 even though I don't see obvious wear patterns throughout. I think it also has better luster than some folks are giving it credit for having, but i isn't a luster bomb. I really like the overall eye appeal, but the spots really do pull the coin down. My guess is that the spots are enough of a distraction that CAC would not give this a sticker, but if it were my coin I would submit it if I had coins going in.
I still really like the coin.
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55
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AU55
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I am a fan of bold strikes. I don't believe that the exceptionally bold wheat lines seen on this '14-D are fake. This coin is mint state. I said it once, I'll say it again: MS 62 BN. Deserving of a green bean.
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Tough one. I think it's a just miss on the Unc, so I'll say AU58. Something about the overall look and "fabric". It has a nice natural look to it.
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