Should I send my lincoln in for certification??

[liveandievarieties]

Hi mariospaghetti! Getting good photos certainly has a learning curve, I know it's a lot of work! Your images illustrate enough to give you a definitive answer- your coin clearly displays mechanical doubling, caused by the die bouncing when it strikes the coin. MD is quite common and does not garner any kind of premium. I slab a lot of coins and can promise you- if you spend the money on getting this coin certified, you'll never get that money out of it again. But, if this coin has great sentimental value, there's nothing wrong with paying to get it in a protective holder that will preserve it, just don't do it for monetary gain. There's a lot to learn in our nictche of the hobby, but don't get discouraged, it's entirely worth it!
PS- Welcome to LCR, it's good to have you.

[mariospaghetti]

Thanks all! It is true I do have a lot to learn. But since I have found this website and a few other great helpful sites I am going to learn more and more. Thanks~!

[DoubleYou]

laughing at Brad could get you hit with the big bad ban stick.

I never said anything.... Now where did I misplace that "Sh!!! Don't tell!" emoticon?

[KennyMac]

Thanks all! It is true I do have a lot to learn. But since I have found this website and a few other great helpful sites I am going to learn more and more. Thanks~!

Mario....you may find other coin sites, but none as friendly and informative as this one....welcome aboard.

[susannyny]

The 038 photo looks like it may have some doubling. However, the other pics look like machine doubling to me too .... but still hard to tell (due to the angles). As MaineMan750 suggested, try a few dead on shots!