Which Lincoln cent did NGC award the *star designation to? Slab shot 1st post pg.2!

66RB · February 18, 2008 12:37AM

Here we have two Lincoln cents that are very similar in appearance. They are both graded the same(MS-65RB) but NGC gave the star designation to only one of them.

Note, one is an active eBay auction, the other closed on eBay recently. The reverses are pretty much identical in being untoned.

Which one did they give the star to, and why?

Coin#1

Coin#2

STONE · February 18, 2008 12:38AM

I like the bottom one more than the top, so I say NGC thought the same way.

harvey85422458 · February 18, 2008 12:39AM

Coin#2
Very nice coins though

WaterSport · February 18, 2008 12:43AM

#1

WS

OffMetal · February 18, 2008 12:45AM

My guess will be #1!

drwstr123 · February 18, 2008 12:46AM

I would have * #1. Mike

ahooka454 · February 18, 2008 12:48AM

#1. Its got a pop to it. #2 looks average.

rainbowroosie · February 18, 2008 12:50AM

Neither one deserves it.

Edscoin · February 18, 2008 12:51AM

I will have to go with #1

jhdfla · February 18, 2008 1:01AM

The color on #1 appears wilder than #2, but to make a judgement based on color, I would have to see the coins in hand, it's possible the the pic is juiced. However, there are some hits on Lincoln, one on the cheek and one above the eyebrow that would preclude a 65 IMHO... #2 has a hit on the portrait as well, tho not as severe. I'd go with #2.

Newcomp103 · February 18, 2008 1:08AM

#2

fc · February 18, 2008 1:20AM

#2 because it looks more like a copper cent should.
#1 just looks wrong to me.

just my guess.

Shamika · February 18, 2008 1:22AM

#1 is my favorite.

ambro51 · February 18, 2008 1:26AM

I dont know, but Im sure glad they stopped using that old hub. That huge swollen chin is horrible.

Im a PCGS guy myself.....

OneCent · February 18, 2008 1:30AM

Wow, determining how and why NGC awards a particular coin a star is a mystery to me and does not seem to have much rhyme or reason.

I would suspect that coin #1 got the star. Technically both coins are very similar. Both coins also have color and eye appeal. However, the eye appeal on Coin #1 is superior (in NGC's world) because the toning is more vibrant and electric than the more subdued (albeit attractive) coloration of Coin #2. What is interesting to me is that NGC disregards the plentiful "flecks of ebony tinting" on Coin #1.

Personally, If I had to choose between the two, I'd choose coin #2. Fields are clean, no significant ebony tinting and adequate/attractive color for my tastes.

Great post!

DJCoinz · February 18, 2008 1:43AM

I'd have to go with #2 as I find it far more attractive.

clarkbar04 · February 18, 2008 1:46AM

Maybe I'm nuts but #1 looks AT and #2 looks NT and much better. It's probably just the lighting making #1 appear much brighter than in person.

Broadstruck · February 18, 2008 1:48AM

Wow, determining how and why NGC awards a particular coin a star is a mystery to me and does not seem to have much rhyme or reason.

When NGC started to award Stars to dipped white coins, then untoned gold... the whole Star thing became a mystery.

If both where submitted today there a good chance they would both get stars?

bigmansam88 · February 18, 2008 1:48AM

Numero Dos

commoncents05 · February 18, 2008 2:10AM

I guess #2 because of all the spots in the fields of #1.

-Paul

66RB · February 18, 2008 2:58AM

Well, it was coin#2 which they awarded the *star to. I don't know, but it sure seems arbitrary and confusing as to how they award their star designation, IMO

Thank You to all who responded, seems like it was close to 50/50, although I haven't tallied everyone's response.

RedneckHB · February 18, 2008 3:01AM

#2

Because #1 was already bumped 1 pt as it is really a 64.

coinsarefun · February 18, 2008 3:03AM

#2 is beautiful

Stefanie

ArizonaJack · February 18, 2008 3:21AM

#2....I was out bid

duck620 · February 18, 2008 4:22AM

i would guess # 2.very nice coin.

DickyBetz · February 18, 2008 4:27AM

2. One is too spotty.

tmcsr69 · February 18, 2008 4:35AM

I don't think either should have a star, but if one does I would say #2.

thisnamztaken · February 18, 2008 10:13AM

#2 has more eye appeal according to my subjective taste.

DeusExMachina · February 18, 2008 10:21AM

Coin #2. The why, I can't answer. I remember seeing #2 on the 'bay and thinking about bidding (in the end, I didn't). The reverse on #2 was had no color. I prefer my "*" coins to have color on both sides.

JSsson · February 18, 2008 11:35AM

To me it actually looks like the same coin but photographed under different lighting conditions. Regardless it still has a nice look with the color.

nutz4coinz · February 19, 2008 3:08AM

I am in total agreement with cohodk on this one. Whatever that goo is covering the 'We' on coin #1, if it is, indeed on the coin itself and not on the holder, that grade was a gift. I have looked at that coin 5 times prior to writing this reply, and my eyes immediately go to that spot. If it is NOT on the coin, its still too 'flecky' for my taste. #2 maybe shouldnt even have a *....nice coin and color

BECOKA · February 19, 2008 3:57AM

I like #2 better than #1 it would seem NGC agrees. I don't think either one is quite star material.

bestclser1 · February 19, 2008 5:27AM

The 1909 on Arizona Jacks page is gorgeous.

ArizonaJack · February 19, 2008 7:36AM

thanks...it came from CohodK. he soaked me real good tho, lol

RedneckHB · February 19, 2008 9:16AM

I want smoe of that hot sauce.

seateddime · February 20, 2008 2:09AM

one is ugly

Which Lincoln cent did NGC award the *star designation to? Slab shot 1st post pg.2!

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