1917 Matte Proof Lincoln?

[Coindude]

I've heard that one existed, read about it in Breen's Encyclopedia but never saw a picture of one till today. Is this the real deal? Does anyone know more about this?

 

[RWB]

Breen would certify you Granny was really Secretariat and won the Triple Crown if you paid him.

 

There are no authenticated proof coins of any denomination or style for 1917.

[RWB]

PS: There are some exceptional 1917 coins - mostly quarters and halves - that many modern collectors would call "proofs" simply because they do not know what early strike pieces looked like. There's even a 1916 pattern quarter documented specifically as made on a normal toggle press, not a medal press as were all proofs. Yet an authentication business not to be named insists on slabbing it "proof."

 

Exaggeration combined with ignorance and hyperbole...... Bologna is still bologna even if your call it prime rib.

[Kurtdog]

That pictured '17 is one honey of a coin, though, I'm lovin' it!

 

PS: Roger, !

[Coindude]

If there is one out there it wouldn't be the first time the mint has pulled some shenanigans!

[MarkFeld]

If there is one out there it wouldn't be the first time the mint has pulled some shenanigans!

 

If there is one out there, it wouldn't necessarily mean the Mint had pulled any shenanigans.

[Kurtdog]

There's something to say for blind faith, it is inspiring.

[RWB]

..but not much....

[CoinZip]

Are there any 1918's ?

 

[RWB]

Are there any 1918 what's?

 

If you mean alleged proof cents, I'm sure someone has been conned with a big lie.

[DWLange]

Those rims aren't nearly sharp enough for a proof. When you've seen the real deal in hand there will be no uncertainty. Try to seek out certified matte proofs at a coin show to see the difference.

[ThosArch-migration]

supposedly a contemporary of the late walter breen has a 1918 in hawaii.

but i doubt that one.