LCR Scavenger hunt!

[simonm]

Here's a contest, but I've actually got a prize this time. Winner will receive their choice of either an uncirculated 2009P-1DR-021, a 2000 WAM, or a 1968 unc. reverse clash. The runners up will get whatever is left over, so the contest isn't over until we have 3 WINNERS!

So this is a coin scavenger hunt. You will need to both photograph specific coins and answer general knowledge questions to win. The pictures are of your OWN COINS. No editing posts once you submit!

You must find:

1) 3 wheat cents, from the 1930-1950, each must be from a different decade, and must include all mints. (Philly, Denver, SanFran), and then the same for 1970-1990.

2) At least 3 of the 7 1982 strike varieties (check lincolncentresource.com for more info)

3) Any wartime cent, as long as it is not the same coin involved with the first item on this list

4) The coolest/most unique coin in your collection.

You must answer the following questions:

1) What was the last date in which a lincoln cent can be found with a hand-punched mintmark?
2) When did the San Francisco mint FINALLY stop producing business strikes? (bonus to anyone who can tell me previous times when mintage was stopped at SF)
3) What class of doubled die is 1955P-1DO-001, and what is it called?


Good luck to everyone that participates! Can't wait to see the winners!


Simon

[flyhi3]

Nice contest!! Here is what I came up with:
3 wheats from 1930-1950, PDS all from different decades (pics1-3)
2) At least 3 of the 7 1982 strike varieties (4,5,6,and7)

3) Any wartime cent, as long as it is not the same coin involved with the first item on this list(pic 8)



And now, answers to your questions:
#1 1989
#2 1955, and then the started againg in 1968 and stopped again in 1974
#3 8 different classes of doubled dies

[simonm]

You're missing the 1970-1990 part of the first question...

[flyhi3]

Here, I got them now! I am so tierd I did not even see that part LOL!!!

[simonm]

Here, I got them now! I am so tierd I did not even see that part LOL!!!


and how about most unique coin??

[mustbebob]

3) How many classes of doubled dies are there?


This question is probably unfair. Coppercoins and the other clubs don't necessarily agree on the number of classes.

[thecentcollector]

I second Bob on this... I see you also corrected question #2. I didn't want to be facetious and correct you there...

[simonm]

This question is probably unfair. Coppercoins and the other clubs don't necessarily agree on the number of classes.



Thanks for the heads-up Bob. I will change it.

[flyhi3]

Ok, Here is my coolest coin. It is the 2011P die trail I discovered, and Jason attributed. Here is the link, I can't post pics twice. http://www.lincolncentresource.net/forums/showthread.php?t=20540&highlight=2011+dimeOk, is that everything???? or am I missing something elsel?:LOL_Hair:

[simonm]

No, I think that's all! You're the first winner, pick your prize!! :)

[flyhi3]

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyy!!!!! What does the 1968 rev clash look like????

[simonm]

A decent clash that shows parts of the vest and chin.

[flyhi3]

If the 2000 WAM is unc, I will take that please, thanks!!!

[liveandievarieties]

Only IF though, Simon!

[willbrooks]

If the 2000 WAM is unc, I will take that please, thanks!!!

The guy's giving you a freebee and you are being picky about it? Wow. Forgive me if I don't attach 75 exclamation points to my wow.

[flyhi3]

No, I just was saying if it is unc, I need a higher grade example, if it isn't I would like the clash. Gosh, didn't think you guys would take it that way.:~

[simonm]

I didn't take it any particular way, but if you already have a WAM, maybe someone that doesn't should get it. I've got a few other coins I could send you instead.

[onecent1909]

OK ..my turn..questions first
1)1989
2)1974 with stoppage in 1922..1932-1934..and again in 1955
3)class 1 also known as rotated hub doubling
can only upload 10 files...ad more in next post:D

[onecent1909]

OK now my coolest/most unique coin in my collection.a 1992 D close "am" certified by NGC UNC details scratched obv.

great contest...enjoyed looking for different coins to post...the 50's and 70's are RPM's..and the 80's a cud
:D

[simonm]

Love the coins you have! You're winner #2. I'll send you a PM.

[onecent1909]

Thank You...Lots of fun

[flyhi3]

I didn't take it any particular way, but if you already have a WAM, maybe someone that doesn't should get it. I've got a few other coins I could send you instead.


Ok, that sounds good, I agree someone else should get it. Thank you very much, and great contest!!!

Alex