Coins for Sale

A very handsome specimen

I've been holding onto this one for a while without putting it up for sale until now, for several reasons. For one thing, I love it! The color and strike are mesmerizing. Second, I can't help but to think this coin has some relation to a matte proof, whatever that relation may be. The rims and granular surface stand out right away as characteristics similar to that of a matte proof. I deal with a fair amount of matte proofs, and each time I go back and look at this one I think the same thing. It does not have the matching diagnostics though, and even the traits I mentioned aren't completely dead on, so my final decision is that this is indeed a circulation strike. But it would not surprise me if new information in the future about the matte proofs and the mysteries that surround them points to this coin to be somehow related. I also have a 1910 like this, but it has signs of cleaning so I didn't want to offer it for sale. The reason I am selling this one is simple: I need the money. Otherwise, I would gladly keep it for my own investigational research. I somehow lost the full size pictures, so if you decide to take this coin I will gladly photograph it again for you before I send it to you, so that you can have large photos for your own records.

A virtually spotless example of this rare, low mintage issue. Only 2,145 matte proofs were minted in 1912. Compare that to 68,000,000 business strikes, and you can see why matte proofs are so special. This coin is free of carbon spots and any other blemishes. I question the color, thinking the coin may have been dipped a while back and retoned to a warmer, more natural hue. Part of the reason is that full red 1912's are almost impossible to find. Matte proofs have different traits than business strikes though, so it may very well be completely original and just not what I am used to seeing in business strikes. To me, the big deal about this coin is that it is a genuine matte proof with mark-free surfaces. It's the real thing, looks quite natural, and just isn't slabbed. And who knows, maybe it would successfully certify. I bought the coin raw and never tried myself to have it graded, nor do I know of any past history of certification attempts. Regardless of third party opinion or history, the current state of this one is full red with no hairlines. If you require a slabbed full red matte proof 1912, you may never find one. This may be the only full red 1912 available on the market. This is a premium quality, mark-free specimen that many seek but few can own, given the limited number in existence. Own a piece of history!

Razor sharp, with strong original mint luster. This 1912-D is a perfect example of a truly uncirculated Lincoln Cent that has naturally toned over the years.

Full Red, aside of the cleaning it has the look of an MS63 RD. RPMs on such early dates are nearly unheard of in mint state, making this a unique specimen.

With all of the uncertainty out there about the originality of full red copper, it's nice to find raw Lincolns that are undoubtedly original red. That's the best way I can describe this one. This coin is not blazing "fresh from the mint" red; it is a handsome, mature shade of full red with a warm feel to it. This coin has class.

I've always had a certain indiscernible connection with this date. 1915 is the P mint that thinks it's a branch mint. At least that's how I categorized it in my mind over the years. There seem to be so many out there that are 3/4 red, but strangely it's hard to find them in full red, especially gem condition like this.

This coin is so flawless that I am somewhat at a loss for words. It is about as close as you can get to perfection when it comes to early Lincolns. The strike is razor sharp, as sharp as you'll ever see one of these. Both sides are bright red and unbelievably pristine. Many don't even make it out of the mint this nice, let alone stay so mark-free for nearly 100 years. This is an outstanding high end piece. It's quite an incredible to sight to behold when seen in-hand, fit for the finest of collections.

From a BU roll...something seldom heard of for these early dates. The MS66 RD listed is also from the same roll.

Pretty pastel iridescence highlights the fresh red color in a subtle target toning pattern. The reverse is polished, hence the grade of MS62. The obverse looks like that of an MS65 RD.

Stunning colors!

Here is something you don't see every day. It is an uncirculated 1922-D Cent encased in a collectible token. I occasionally come across Lincoln Cents from the '40s and '50s in these "Good Luck" souvenirs, but this was the only time I have ever seen one with such an early date. These tokens were given out as a means of advertising, with one side listing the company's name. This one reads "BRIDGEPORT AUTO WRECKING CO / PARTS FOR ALL CARS." The front of the token reads "KEEP ME AND YOU WILL HAVE GOOD LUCK." The coin itself is in remarkable condition for being exposed to the elements. It still retains some mint red! There are two sizable carbon spots on the obverse. It's amazing this coin is still so well preserved. This may very well be the most prized encased Lincoln Cent around. Quite an interesting piece

This 1923 Lincoln Cent has full mint luster, a great strike and an even mixture of red and brown. A sprinkling of small carbon spots from prints on both sides gives it a grade of MS63 RB, a good choice for a budget-minded BU collection.

Lots of mint red still radiating through the naturally toned surfaces. A few obverse spots keep this from gem status, which in turn allow the coin to be much more affordably priced.

Highly lustrous and unmistakably original. This gem has a full strike and is free of any carbon spots.

Outstanding color!

A mature golden-red with a 100% full strike and remarkably clean fields. There is a carbon spot along the rim at 12:30 which is fortunately not a prime focal area, far less distracting than a spot normally would be. Without that, this coin would easily grade MS66.

Gorgeous cherry red color, sharp strike on both sides, and no problems anywhere. Between the texture of the strike, the mint luster pattern, and the ripe red tone, it has an overall mature, distinguished look to it, if that makes any sense. This is a heck of a coin, and priced to sell!

I found another one!

This is one time I have to say that the coin is much more colorful than it looks in the pictures. The emerald green bust of Lincoln is so much greener in person, for one thing. Make sure to click several times all the way through to the full size versions of the pictures, because they actually show the color better for some reason. This is a neat looking coin. It's a common date with uncommon toning, which is the reason I wanted it.

Another nice iridescent coin from the selection of toners I've amassed.

This coin is really uncirculated and should be priced at around $60. Somewhere along the way while I've been transporting it around it developed a hot spot on the cheek and jaw which one might think is wear. I know that it actually is not. This will likely tone back in time, especially if one were to handle the coin and touch the cheek. I don't want to look bad advertising it as uncirculated with this explanation as my excuse, so instead you get it as an AU with an "insider tip."