Anybody have a link to the 1913 MPL Diagnostics thread?

SUMORADA · May 17, 2008 12:53PM

I found all but that one......thanks

commoncents05 · May 17, 2008 12:59PM

I don't think it was ever made. I think cohodk was signed up for it. I'll have to look at mine again and see if it shows the diagnostics.

-Paul

SilverEagles92 · May 17, 2008 1:00PM

Found this info:

Obverse 1 - die polish from upper left of first 1 in date. die polish and die gouge around IN. Die polish by G in GOD.

Obverse 2 - Early die state: die polish above date, and above T and through Y of LIBERTY. Die polish below LIBERTY and at IN GOD and WE.

Obverse 2 - Late die state: Die polish around base of first 1 in date. Curved die polish above date. Die scratch through G and above OF of GOD.

Reverse A - No diagnostics

Reverse B - Early die state: Die polish through UNUM and C of CENT. Curved die polish to right of N in CENT.

Reverse B - Late die state: Heavy die polish to right of T in CENT.

Courtesy of Matte Proof Lincoln Cents 1909-1917 by Leonard Albrecht

commoncents05 · May 17, 2008 1:02PM

If you don't already have it, the "Counterfeit Detection" book made from excerpts of The Numismatist is an excellent resource for MPL diagnostics. They can be found on eBay usually for around $15.

-Paul

SUMORADA · May 17, 2008 1:18PM

If you don't already have it, the "Counterfeit Detection" book made from excerpts of The Numismatist is an excellent resource for MPL diagnostics. They can be found on eBay usually for around $15.

I have it.............its at the office...I'm home..

SilverEagles92

thanks

Anybody have a link to the 1913 MPL Diagnostics thread?

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