My newest pick-up -today at Santa Clara, GRADE REVEALED...
dizzyfoxx
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I just got back from the show in Santa Clara and had a great time. I saw many nice Morgan dollars, some nice early commems, among other impressive gems. Once again, I spent a lot of time talking with Larry Shepherd of Simco and absorbed as much knowledge from him as possible.
I met Doug (uofa1285) who was very friendly and had some very
coins, especially his icon coin 
. I picked up the following 1918 Illinois (Lincoln). I've been looking for a while for a very nicely toned Illinois with pretty luster and finally found one. The actual toning, luster and contrast are more appealing than I was able to image with my initial pics.
Comments welcome and please give a guess to the grade???
I met Doug (uofa1285) who was very friendly and had some very
coins, especially his icon coin . I picked up the following 1918 Illinois (Lincoln). I've been looking for a while for a very nicely toned Illinois with pretty luster and finally found one. The actual toning, luster and contrast are more appealing than I was able to image with my initial pics. Comments welcome and please give a guess to the grade???
...There's always time for coin collecting. 
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Edited: After further review I believe it is more likely a MS65.
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I'm thinking 66 ... maybe a * coin
great pickup!
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The Illinois is in my top three list of favorite commems. And to find a nice example like that with some color... ummm. I like how the toning runs through the top of Lincoln's hair. Very nice.
I absolutely hate grade guessing from images. But, I will go 66, possibly even a 67. Having said that, I saw a lincoln with color a lot like that in a 64 holder once. So who knows.
Nice addition to your collection.
Clankeye
<< <i>I've been looking for a while for a very nicely toned Illinois with pretty luster and finally found one. >>
I've been looking for one too, and I'm still looking. I may have one in my sight's though
Hell, I don't need to exercise.....I get enough just pushing my luck.
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You all have AWESOME coins that left me drooling!
The show was great and I had a wonderful time as a first time dealer with my own corner table. My sales were few but the gross figures very high so I am pleased.
Doug
<< <i>and the survey says (A point or two lower than it should be IMHO
Told ya I saw that......just never made it back before I got called into work.....
Hell, I don't need to exercise.....I get enough just pushing my luck.
<< <i>Thanks Dizzyfoxx for coming by and introducing yourself. It was great to meet you, Skyman and Coingame2000 (Mikey).
You all have AWESOME coins that left me drooling!
The show was great and I had a wonderful time as a first time dealer with my own corner table. My sales were few but the gross figures very high so I am pleased.
Doug >>
Doug, once again, your icon coin is simply an amazing coin. I'm glad I was able to see it at the show.