Lincolns

[stumpy041486]

How do these look?

 

 

 

 

[L1ncolnF4n]

MS-66

MS-64RD

 

Look original, but the pictures aren't the best for light angle here. Only one I'd be concerned about is the 43.

[stumpy041486]

thanks for the comments

 

any tips on taking better pics? all I have is a Canon powershot SD750 point and shoot and I put it on digital macro

 

[L1ncolnF4n]

I am not a photographer myself, I actually have my sister photograph all my pieces for me as she's got the nice camera. What I do know is that lighting is more important than the particular camera. I've had the best results using natural light at a 45º angle. I'll probably get eaten out for this post by the picture junkies but that's fine by me.

[michael]

both gem unc with great eye appeal

 

copper cent is full red

 

 

nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[stumpy041486]

I didn't get a chance to try to take any better pics, maybe next weekend. The 1937 is in a NGC MS67RD holder and the 1943 is in a MS68 holder (not one of the big 3, can't remember which one though). Do you think it's worth a switch? I know it's not a 68.

[L1ncolnF4n]

I didn't get a chance to try to take any better pics, maybe next weekend. The 1937 is in a NGC MS67RD holder and the 1943 is in a MS68 holder (not one of the big 3, can't remember which one though). Do you think it's worth a switch? I know it's not a 68.

 

Sorry to say this, but I think that 37 is overgraded at least a point. I see several marks, notably on the O in ONE and on Lincoln's profile that would limit it to a 66 IMO. I would cross the 43 if you want an MS-66 certified piece. It might get 67 but there isn't a chance at 68 IMO. Just know what a 66 costs before you spend $20 to get yours re-slabbed.

[James_OldeTowne]

As michael stated, I like both coins as GEMs (65) or better.

[HiHoAudio]

Both look MS-65 to me as well.

[BillJones]

I’m concerned about the 1943 steel cent. In their original state these coins should have uniform frosty luster. They should not have any bright spots. I see a couple of areas, especially in the reverse, that would lead me to be concerned that the piece as been re-plated. Such coins were generally available a decade or more ago.

 

If the coin is in an NGC holder, it's okay. If it's not, I'm not sure than it is alright.

 

Here is a fully original 1943 cent.