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by Maineman750
Sun Jul 25, 2010 11:19 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 1931-S Thoughts ?
Replies: 17
Views: 4172

Re: 1931-S Thoughts ?

I bought a lot of 157 pennies for $508 on eBay...usual story..."I know nothing about coins, these were my fathers"...he did mention there were 70-s small dates and 1931-s cents...and lots of proof and uncirculated pennies but no good pics or descriptions....and a disclaimer that he was jus...
by Maineman750
Sun Jul 25, 2010 10:03 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 1931-S Thoughts ?
Replies: 17
Views: 4172

1931-S Thoughts ?

Here is another one of my finds (paid $3.25) and would like to get some opinions on condition/grade. My thoughts were UNC, but when I magnify 10x, I can't really make out the beard hairs like I do on some of the newer cents. Is that because of a weaker strike or was this a circulated coin that was c...
by Maineman750
Sun Jul 25, 2010 6:03 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: A particular introduction...
Replies: 4
Views: 1851

Re: A particular introduction...

Well, there was a new member here introducing themselves ??? I wasn't talking to myself...honest
by Maineman750
Fri Jul 23, 2010 2:07 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: A particular introduction...
Replies: 4
Views: 1851

Re: A particular introduction...

Hi there, welcome to the forum !. I'm pretty new too but can tell you there are some great people here and lots of information. Hope you enjoy it as much I do.
by Maineman750
Wed Jul 21, 2010 8:37 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: New one for you guys...a 970 S Lincoln
Replies: 8
Views: 2483

Re: New one for you guys...a 970 S Lincoln

I've got two similar lincolns...one is a 199 and the other is a 197-d.....(And Dennis, they're both A.D:))
by Maineman750
Wed Jul 21, 2010 8:02 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 1909-s vdb ?
Replies: 21
Views: 5948

Re: 1909-s vdb ?

Thanks for the input everybody, I think I will send for grading.I have quite a few good coins that I've picked up at auctions for very little money...I'll have to take some more pics and get your opinions.I've collected almost all my life but never really got serious and learned the finer points...n...
by Maineman750
Mon Jul 19, 2010 5:57 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 1909-s vdb ?
Replies: 21
Views: 5948

Re: 1909-s vdb ?

I guess everything I'm suspicious of, I've seen before...uneven wear..discoloration..U shape of letters on "In God We trust" etc....the big reason I was skeptical is that I paid virtually nothing for it..but it wasn't identified either. And to answer your question, no I don't see any abras...
by Maineman750
Mon Jul 19, 2010 10:43 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 1909-s vdb ?
Replies: 21
Views: 5948

1909-s vdb ?

Got this in a big lot but looks a little suspicious to me. Anybody have any thoughts on this one ?