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Definitely die deterioration issues.  You can see the same effect on the A and C of AMERICA and also inside the top of the O in ONE. Look close enough and I believe a ridge ring is starting to develop on the reverse in the vicinity of AMERICA which is a sure fire sign of a worn out die.  Pretty neat example though.

On 1/4/2022 at 4:04 PM, DWLange said:

The zinc plating does not always adhere smoothly to the brass base on Zincolns.

@DWLange. With absolute all due respect, and for clarification in my own mind, did you mean to say "the copper plating does not always adhere smoothly to the zinc base on Zincolns"?  Or is there something I am missing with the minting process of the current Lincoln Cents since the transition in 1982?  Thank you in advance!

This was actually intended to be a ball marker which was licensed and produced by the PGA Tour.  It should be the same design on both sides.  As far as when this particular token was produced, I am not sure.  The PGA Tour over the years has authorized many different designs of a "Partner's Club" token which was predominately made to be a golf ball marker for marking your ball on the green in order to pick up your ball under the rules of golf.  Still pretty cool.  

On 1/3/2022 at 7:47 PM, RWB said:

Were you an executioner for Henry VIII?

I am bound by a code of silence which the common person will never understand, nor grasp if told. It truly was a shame that the "Tudor" ordered the dispatch of Cromwell.  Very, very, very, sad to say the least.  As far as you, or anyone else knows.... well.... I will chose to comment no further.  

I couldn't agree more with what has been said by the other members here.  The Half Cent would be my recommendation. I just looked at the vote stats and... well..... 🤔

On 12/31/2021 at 8:00 PM, Hoghead515 said:

Thank you. I was thinking that may be the case also. When it arrives I will take new pictures and post them on here. I was wondering if it may be the setting on their camera or something. And it could be lightly toned. 

 

I'm thinking I'm seeing some slight toning on the obverse around the 2200 to 0100 hours position. Can't wait for you to get it and post some pics to see what it really looks like.  I may have mentioned this before previously.  However, I wanted to actually ask a question/inquiry here about slabbed coins in general and throw yours in the mix Hog.  I wonder why TPG's don't (or if they do, please tell me how to identify this) give at least the year when a slabbed coin was graded and/or holdered?  I am under the impression that the type of holder, and the sticker, is the only viable way in which to  estimate a range of date when a coin was slabbed since TPG's change up their stickers from time to time.  Maybe I should have started a new thread asking this question.  Or maybe there is a way to tell what date a coin was slabbed and I'm just not knowledgeable on this.    

On 12/31/2021 at 1:28 PM, Hoghead515 said:

I went ahead and bought it. I really liked the coin. It will have a nice cozy spot in the slab storage box with the rest of the GWs. 

Good for you my friend for the purchase. Looks like a tad bit of toning on the top of the obverse.  I really like toned coins and I like this one.  I love it when collectors just buy what makes them happy (especially when the coin is budget friendly no doubt!!!) As far as the "T" on the label..... Just Bob and Coinbuf beat me to the meaning of the "T".  At least that's what I was gonna "guess" that it meant.....

On 12/30/2021 at 10:26 PM, Woods020 said:

To bad they don’t make pen-a-date like nic-a-date. Or I don’t think they do atleast. 

I tried in vain last night and took so many pics, using different lighting and angles, to see if I could make out at least one numeral in the date.  I believe I was able to make out either a 3 or a 5 on the last digit of the date but it is still inconclusive.  Oh well....... I gave it my best effort.  

Welcome to the forum @Guthrie101!!! We really like good valid questions here and then the "asker" accepting the answers they get from the extremely experienced collectors and veterans on this forum. Not meaning that you can't ask more questions about a coin if you need further explanation, we will be glad to help you. This LWC coin of yours was very straight forward and easily diagnosed.  Hang around and you will learn a wealth of information from the pros here on the NGC forum!

On 12/29/2021 at 9:40 PM, Guthrie101 said:

Thanks for the quick response and info.

On 12/29/2021 at 3:19 PM, JT2 said:

looks like a girl i once took home from a bar late at night..........i wont get into that.

I take that is was all just a hazy "blur" after that one night and then to add to it..... there wasn't any further "date" after that late night...... just sayin.....

On 12/29/2021 at 11:05 AM, Coinbuf said:

Too bad there is no way to read the date, those low ball collectors would go nuts for it then.

Yeah, I know right!  I recently learned that there are collectors who specialize in PO1 graded coins and that this grade sometimes brings a higher premium than the next several grades above it.  Maybe if I send it off to the FBI forensic team they can use their specialized etching reagent to see through the metal so that they can see what date it is..... Oh well.... I'm still in love with my "Cornet" 

On 12/29/2021 at 9:19 AM, RWB said:

It's had a long and useful life.

I totally agree. It's neat to think who's hands, and how many hands, this coin has passed through on its journey to me.  

On 12/28/2021 at 7:41 PM, RWB said:

It's really a "Cornet" cent - not worth a toot!

I'm glad you like my coin Roger, I really appreciate it. Thank you!!! 

Found this coin in one of the holders I've been going through. By far the worst shape and worn coin in the bunch.  It's a shame there's not a hint of the date remaining.  The best I can tell, from what's left of this coin, is that it appears to be a Coronet Cent.  I looked at all of the earlier Cents and the obverse profile looks like a match.  Would anyone agree this is a Coronet? If so, I still love it being that it could be over 200 years old. It is definitely underweight at 9.42 grams but I can see why due to the loss of metal. Thanks!

On 12/28/2021 at 11:58 AM, Mr.Bill347 said:

Hope these are not dumb questions, just trying to learn.

No Bill..... not a dumb question at all.  Thank you for asking and posting your question.  I gained some valuable knowledge and insight on these SMS's.

On 12/28/2021 at 12:02 PM, Mr.Bill347 said:

Even though these sets were struck and produced at the San Francisco Mint (then an Assay Office), the coins bore no mintmark.

That's excellent info. I did not know this fact. I retract my initial comment on your thread about being struck in Philly.  @Mohawk's comment is great info too.  I'm learning something new everyday!! I love it!!  

Correct me if I am wrong but SMS's were all struck in Philly.  They are sort of considered "in-between" a business strike and a proof strike but are not considered proofs to answer your question.