Do I deserve a "You Suck!!"? -----------UPDATED in first post
RedneckHB
Posts: 20,155 ✭✭✭✭✭
Went to the local, once a month show yesterday. It is a small show-about 20 tables. I found this coin in a dealers case. He even gave me a discount on the price.
Here is the coin and the holder. Anybody know what I found?
********Just got the grade-------------- 1909 1C Lincoln US PR65BN Whoohoo
Here is the coin and the holder. Anybody know what I found?
********Just got the grade-------------- 1909 1C Lincoln US PR65BN Whoohoo
Excuses are tools of the ignorant
Knowledge is the enemy of fear
0
Comments
Nice pick.
is that a Matte Proof?
siliconvalleycoins.com
Nice! Very very nice!
-------------
etexmike
<< <i>We'll see after PCGS certifies it! >>
Screw PCGS. That's obviously a proof and a clear cut YOU SUCK!!!!
Russ, NCNE
<< <i>
"La Vostra Nonna Ha Faccia Del Fungo"
Proud recipient of two "You Suck" awards
Ike Specialist
Finest Toned Ike I've Ever Seen, been looking since 1986
Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
Thanks
Frank
<< <i>What give it away that it's a proof? >>
Several things -- the matte finish, the exceptional details and the wide, squared-off rims primarily.
Box of 20
<< <i>The question is: Was it a cherry pick or clerical error on the part of the dealer. >>
The dealer probably didn't even slow down or think to check. This happens more than you would imagine - I once cherrypicked a proof 1938 Jefferson marked as mint state for $3.
Oh, yeah, the OP definitely sucks.
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
<< <i>The question is: Was it a cherry pick or clerical error on the part of the dealer. >>
The dealer had a second look when he discounted the price even further. It's not a clerical error.
Russ, NCNE
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
And for the record: YOU SUCK!
This is by far my best find. Imagine if it had a VDB on the reverse.
The dealer had no idea that it was a matte proof. If fact he knows I collect MPLs and he never even gave it a second look.
I often ask dealers if they have any MPLs. 99% of the time they say "NO", followed by "Those coins are very rare and I can't even tell the difference." I like those dealers.
Knowledge is the enemy of fear
An authorized PCGS dealer, and a contributor to the Red Book.
"Bongo hurtles along the rain soaked highway of life on underinflated bald retread tires."
~Wayne
His loss is your gain.
You sir, suckith.
Positive BST: WhiteThunder (x2), Ajaan, onefasttalon, mirabela, Wizard1, cucamongacoin, mccardguy1
Negative BST: NONE!
<< <i>Beautiful lincoln! What's your estimate of its worth? >>
Looking at auction records I'd say about $400-500 conservatively, assuming this slabs in the 64BN-65BN range, and possibly more.
Jade Rare Coin eBay Listings
Ken