Something seems wrong with my new 1914-D Lincoln cent

[braddick]

I took in a small grouping of Lincolns and this one was pulled from the album.

The closer I look at it the more I think it's a bad one. The weight is correct along with the size... but the devices... I don't know.

Just seems "off".

Anyone else agree or is this a 'good one'?

[bsshog40]

I don't see anything off here. I'm not an expert on these tho'.

[MunkyMan95]

Looks really glossy.

[gmarguli]

Added D mint mark to a real 1914 1c.

[drwstr123]

Maybe this will be of help:

[bsshog40]

I'm still not seeing anything here. Here's the pic of the Obv they give on coinfacts for comparrison.

[TomB]

As long as it's not a three inch coaster then I can tell you that in my opinion the D looks wrong. If it is, however, a three inch coaster then that was how they were made.

[braddick]

As long as it's not a three inch coaster then I can tell you that in my opinion the D looks wrong. If it is, however, a three inch coaster then that was how they were made.

No, it's not a three inch coaster (although, looking at my pictures again... it takes take on that 'look'!).

It's in a 2X2 and you're right, the "D" looks wrong as you and Greg and others have pointed out.

[richbeat]

Added D mint mark to a real 1914 1c.

 

I agree.

[jesbroken]

The D looks like a later year D, such as a 1919 D. I believe this one to be made up.IMHO.

[rrantique]

I believe this is a added D. It just sits too high and close to the 9

[construct]

The placement of the D might vary. The shape is wrong, though. It should be the same shape as the 1916-D Merc with the triangular shaped hole.

[drwstr123]

The placement of the D might vary. The shape is wrong, though. It should be the same shape as the 1916-D Merc with the triangular shaped hole.

That is one of the diagnostics, the triangular interior of the 'D'. The spacing between the '9' and the '1', and, of course, the 'VDB' on the shoulder. Mike

[JRocco]

That one looks real bad to me braddick.

[construct]

But in this case, I believe I believe the coin is a genuine 1914 with an added mintmark. The "1" is correctly placed, and I suspect there will be no trace of "VDB" on the shoulder.

[James_OldeTowne]

Definitely an altered coin, and not a genuine 1914-D.

[carson city]

Diagnostics for counterfeit 1914 D Cent can be found at PCGS "Diagnostics Alert" Alterations for this date can take many forms. It's more rewarding for you to learn them and use them now and in the future.---David Hall

[drwstr123]

Diagnostics for counterfeit 1914 D Cent can be found at PCGS "Diagnostics Alert" Alterations for this date can take many forms. It's more rewarding for you to learn them and use them now and in the future.---David Hall

Would you be so kind as to explain where the "Diagnostics Alert" is located?

[gmarguli]

Diagnostics for counterfeit 1914 D Cent can be found at PCGS "Diagnostics Alert" Alterations for this date can take many forms. It's more rewarding for you to learn them and use them now and in the future.---David Hall

 

Welcome David, it's nice to see you make it ATS!

 

 

[lkenefic]

Added D mint mark to a real 1914 1c.

 

I agree.

 

me too!!

[bsshog40]

I know before I ever buy one of these I'll post it first. I'd have gotten took on this!

[Conder101]

As said the D on a genuine 14-D is smaller, has a distictive triangular hole, and one thing that hasn't been mentioned, relatively large serifs. (Look at the posted pictures of the real ones.) The coin in question has little or no serifs, and a large open D shaped hole.

[MikeInFL]

Here are a few links that may be useful:

 

http://www.pcgs.com/articles/article_view.chtml?artid=1589&universeid=313&type=1

 

http://oicoins.com/index_files/Page629.htm

 

Here's my 1914-D:

 

 

I believe the OP's coin is a real 1914 with an added mintmark -- the "D" is all wrong. A closeup picture of the date/mintmark would make it easier to be sure...Mike

[curly-migration]

 

 

I agree with the majority on this one, it's a fake.

[WinstonWare]

You guys are good I thought it looked odd but I didn’t catch the added D until I read it.

[TavernTreasures-migration]

I think I see a clash mark on the reverse of the OP's coin.