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Is this a 1916 proof lincoln cent?

Please reply. Here are the pictures:
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Thanks,
Joseph

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  • MikeInFLMikeInFL Posts: 10,188 ✭✭✭✭
    My guess is no. Rims not square enough.
    Collector of Large Cents, US Type, and modern pocket change.
  • RedneckHBRedneckHB Posts: 19,696 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No. Too bad about the scratch across Lincoln.
    Excuses are tools of the ignorant

    Knowledge is the enemy of fear

  • BuffaloIronTailBuffaloIronTail Posts: 7,549 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It doesn't look to be a proof, the pic isn't that great, but the rims don't look square enough to make it anything but a nice business strike.

    On the proof, look for die polishing lines between the 1 and 9 of the date. Also between letters US of TRUST, and a few real fine lines near WE.

    On the revese, there should be some polishing lines above PLURIBUS that follow the curve of the border.

    Hope this helps.

    Pete
    "I tell them there's no problems.....only solutions" - John Lennon
  • JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No. I agree that it is a nice coin except for that scratch.
    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
  • ShamikaShamika Posts: 18,785 ✭✭✭✭
    Great strike. The coin looks to be cleaned. Is the color accurate?
    Buyer and seller of vintage coin boards!
  • Thanks for the info.
    Thanks,
    Joseph
  • So what would you grade it?
    Thanks,
    Joseph
  • TomBTomB Posts: 22,090 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It's not a proof and it looks to have some scruffiness on the lapel. Also, if the color is anywhere near accurate then the coin has been dipped and has no original skin. I don't like it.
    Thomas Bush Numismatics & Numismatic Photography

    In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson

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  • The color is because of the lighting, and does not look like that in hand. I will fix the pictures with low lighting.
    Thanks,
    Joseph
  • michaelmichael Posts: 9,524 ✭✭✭
    well after the fact


    NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! in fact not even close


  • << <i>well after the fact


    NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! in fact not even close >>



    Are you an early proof snob or what? You answered my questions some time ago about early proofs just as rudely as you did his. I think I like you better when you are talking about bowel movements on the Open Forum.
  • michaelmichael Posts: 9,524 ✭✭✭
    i also liked you better before you slandered me on here
    and made threats to me

    and judged me
    and also made incorrect assumptions about me



  • << <i>i also liked you better before you slandered me on here
    and made threats to me

    and judged me
    and also made incorrect assumptions about me >>




    Rather then makes this get UGLY, PM me a link to where I did those things to you. I'll bet you can't!
  • ShamikaShamika Posts: 18,785 ✭✭✭✭
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    Buyer and seller of vintage coin boards!
  • getting the lawn chair....brb
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  • BlindedByEgoBlindedByEgo Posts: 10,754 ✭✭✭✭✭


    Well, Craton and Michael, I like you both...

    I think a group hug is in order.

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  • michaelmichael Posts: 9,524 ✭✭✭
    ugly..you started it by making assumptions about me and slandering me on here

    sounds like you got some anger management issues and are feeling a little threatened over nothing and someone you do not even know and you have been stewing over nothing for quite a long time



    i would never pm you as i do not want to talk to you
    never met you
    never talked to you on here
    and did not even know about you except for your rude behavior

    i see you did not like my honest straight forward answer and this set you off for whatever reason i do not know

    did not figure i would get attacked on here but i can see you are stewing over something i must have done really wrong to you on here well if you do not tell me with no communication i cant respond

    but i see you can personally attack me on here which i know i have never done to you


  • << <i>ugly..you started it by making assumptions about me and slandering me on here

    sounds like you got some anger management issues and are feeling a little threatened over nothing and someone you do not even know and you have been stewing over nothing for quite a long time



    i would never pm you as i do not want to talk to you
    never met you
    never talked to you on here
    and did not even know about you except for your rude behavior

    i see you did not like my honest straight forward answer and this set you off for whatever reason i do not know

    did not figure i would get attacked on here but i can see you are stewing over something i must have done really wrong to you on here well if you do not tell me with no communication i cant respond

    but i see you can personally attack me on here which i know i have never done to you >>




    Kuku kuku kuku
  • michael must be thinking of somebody else image
  • MikeInFLMikeInFL Posts: 10,188 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Are you an early proof snob or what? You answered my questions some time ago about early proofs just as rudely as you did his. I think I like you better when you are talking about bowel movements on the Open Forum. >>



    I don't know about anyone else, but "snob" and "rudely" are not exactly terms of endearment.

    Michael is anything but a snob. He tells the truth as he sees it. I suppose just as you do...Mike
    Collector of Large Cents, US Type, and modern pocket change.
  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
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    Bill

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    09/07/2006
  • RedneckHBRedneckHB Posts: 19,696 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Happy Thanksgiving everybody!!!

    I dont know what comments were made but I do know Michael and he has forgotten more about coins than most of us will ever know.
    Excuses are tools of the ignorant

    Knowledge is the enemy of fear

  • ziggy29ziggy29 Posts: 18,668 ✭✭✭
    Getting in late and ignoring the flames...

    Unless this is a bad picture and the color is not indicative of the coin, the pinkness of this coin suggests to me it has been dipped. And it doesn't look like a proof to me, though I'll admit I'm not an expert there.

  • Happy Thanksgiving to all!image
  • Can't we all just get along?


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  • Y'all should share a table at FUN or another show. Share a bagel or something.image
    Everything I write is my opinion.

    Looking for alot of crap.
  • JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Are you trying to start trouble ROBERTB ? My wife decided to do this South Beach Diet thing - so I, like a good husband, decide to do it with her. Well... the thing I miss the most is a nice toasted bagel with a smeeeer of cream cheese -----SO ---- what does this lovely wife of mine do this morning---she goes out and buys a dozen hot bagels for the kids and announces as soon as she walks in the door that I CAN'T HAVE ONE...sheeesh.. SO- you have to bring up bagels and remind me of all this---you trouble maker..image


    Just kidding of courseimage
    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
  • I like a poppy seed myself, xtra cream cheese.image
    Everything I write is my opinion.

    Looking for alot of crap.
  • JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
    NOW your killing me.....................
    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"


  • << <i>Are you trying to start trouble ROBERTB ? My wife decided to do this South Beach Diet thing - so I, like a good husband, decide to do it with her. Well... the thing I miss the most is a nice toasted bagel with a smeeeer of cream cheese -----SO ---- what does this lovely wife of mine do this morning---she goes out and buys a dozen hot bagels for the kids and announces as soon as she walks in the door that I CAN'T HAVE ONE...sheeesh.. SO- you have to bring up bagels and remind me of all this---you trouble maker..image


    Just kidding of courseimage >>



    Wow! Time for a new wife....you can have mine.
    J/K I don't even have one! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!!!!


  • << <i>michael must be thinking of somebody else image >>



    Must be because I honestly have never slandered or whatever else he says I did to him??? All I did was mention that he was somewhat short and rude with his reply ...... the same as he was with me when I asked about early lincoln proofs a while back. Instead of trying to teach the original poster with information he was in my opinion rude.
    Oh well ............
    Anyone seen "Chicken Little Yet? Just got back from seeing it with my 6 year old. Good flick!
  • mrearlygoldmrearlygold Posts: 17,858 ✭✭✭
  • BuffaloIronTailBuffaloIronTail Posts: 7,549 ✭✭✭✭✭
    PEOPLE.............can't we all just get along?

    Read my earlier post about this coin, put out the fires, and enjoy the finer things in life.

    HMMM...maybe I should re-phrase that....I am here, ain't I????image

    Happy Thanksgiving to all......................

    Pete
    "I tell them there's no problems.....only solutions" - John Lennon
  • Thought I'd show you my MS63RB for a comparison. Hope the pic's will show enough detail for comparison.image Mikeimage
    Enjoying time at home with the family now is my full time passion.

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    myurl
  • TorinoCobra71TorinoCobra71 Posts: 8,061 ✭✭✭
    Negative Ghost Rider The Pattern IS FULL!!

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    TorinoCobra71

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  • TorinoCobra71TorinoCobra71 Posts: 8,061 ✭✭✭


    << <i>getting the lawn chair....brb
    image >>


    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! Lemme get mine too, I will park by your side and we can enjoy this show together!

    TorinoCobra71

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  • Here are some updated pictures of the die scratches near 'we', the rim, and the scratch.

    The Rim
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    The Scratch
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    The Die Scratches Near WE
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    Thanks,
    Joseph
  • WaterSportWaterSport Posts: 6,922 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Rabbitracks: Is that would graining on your 1916 proof like you see on early 09s and 1910's?

    WS

    Proud recipient of the coveted PCGS Forum "You Suck" Award Thursday July 19, 2007 11:33 PM and December 30th, 2011 at 8:50 PM.
  • Watersport, yes it is wood grain on the reverse of the 16 proof cent. PCGS gave it a questionable color I think for the obverse. But I think it is original so did the graders at PCI, don't like their holders but they at least gave it a Proof 63 RB. image Mike.
    Enjoying time at home with the family now is my full time passion.

    rabbitracks toned showcase set
    myurl

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