1912 MPL

JoeTheCoinMan · October 16, 2008 4:07AM

Do the following pictures from an Ebay Item look like a 1912 MPL?

RyGuy · October 16, 2008 4:10AM

I'm no expert but based on the photos, the strike quality seems to be there at least. Where's Teddy at?

Ryan

MikeInFL · October 16, 2008 4:11AM

Why not ask on the MPL, err...umm Registry forum?

My own opinion (and I'm not a close follower of the series) is that it is NOT a proof -- I'd expect the rims to be wider, more square, and the L in liberty better struck. The fields do look matte-like, but that's not enough to make up for the deficiencies noted...Mike

JoeTheCoinMan · October 16, 2008 4:17AM

<< <i>Why not ask on the MPL, err...umm Registry forum?

My own opinion (and I'm not a close follower of the series) is that it is NOT a proof -- I'd expect the rims to be wider, more square, and the L in liberty better struck. The fields do look matte-like, but that's not enough to make up for the deficiencies noted...Mike >>

I was thinking that the rims do not look square enough, but the seller said that it might be a matte proof. I don't think it is though.

ambro51 · October 16, 2008 4:28AM

Nothing about that coin says MPL to me. nothing.

Look at the long die crack line above the E PLURIBUS on the reverse. Nothing at all like that as a diagnostic on a proof.

RyGuy · October 16, 2008 4:28AM

Still a great looking Lincoln, might be worth a shot if the money's right.

Tbar · October 16, 2008 4:30AM

Rim doesn't look square to me.

RWB · October 16, 2008 5:07AM

Please buy a copy of David Lange's book on Lincoln cents. That will help you much more than posting photos of circulation strikes for sale on ebay.

MikeInFL · October 16, 2008 5:09AM

<< <i>Please buy a copy of David Lange's book on Lincoln cents. That will help you much more than posting photos of circulation strikes for sale on ebay. >>