1988S Lincoln Cent

[Guest]

Not sure about the This 1988s DDR . I reserve my opinion but need your skills.


Lucien

[dvn]

From what I see, especially in your "UNI" image, looks to be notching and separation to me.

That coin needs to be examined by attributers. If I could be on the list to examine it would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,
Billy (dvn)

[jcuve]

I cannot tell, the pics are big enough but the images are too blurry. I'll say that MD on proof coins can be deceptive; is there notching?

EDIT: Billy got here first...

[copperlover]

Thank you Billy. I will send this over to have it attributed,as soon as I get a PM with
the address for mailing. You certainly will be on the list of attributers. It is a pleasure to
work with you all.

Lucien

[copperlover]

Jason I have isolated all characters and zoomed in and out. Most of them have notching
present and separation. I only wish I were as good a photographer as you are. Maybe someday my prayers will be answered.
Lucien

[JeanK]

That is really a nice coin! Congratulations!
Jean

[jfines69]

Nice LC Lucien... I wish I could take pics like Jason also... LOL... He is the KING!!!
Jim

[copperlover]

Long live the king and Jim I have posted your loupe 30x today.

Lucien

[mustbebob]

We will wait for Billy's analysis, and I hope I am wrong, but IMHO, I think this is all machine doubling, along with glare on the pics.

[dvn]

Received Lucien's 1988-S Proof Lincoln cent. Completing an extensive examination of the coin, I was unable to detect any doubling. Also, mechanical doubling nor any strike doubling/flat-shelf doubling was not present on the coin either.

Wish I had better news. The only thing I can think of is the lighting glare created on Lucien's image a mirror feedback which on proofs can happen.

Below is a photo I took of the word UNITED. It is perfectly normal, as well as the rest of the reverse and also the obverse.

Billy (dvn)

[jcuve]

It could be camera movement (shake) creating the image - or as suggested some sort of reflection. I would suggest using a tripod or a monopod to stabilize the camera...

[copperlover]

Thanks Billy the glare certainly distorted the view of the images. I will try to reduce that in my pics which were taken in the open on a sunny day.

Lucien

[jfines69]

That is something to remember when buying a coin on-line... A person knowing how the reflection can make it appear doubled can sell to the unaware buyer... Thanks for that info... Maybe next LC Lucien!!!
Jim

[lineop3]

Good call Bob sweetie Pi(e)azza!

Aisha Azza

[dvn]

Good call Bob sweetie Pi(e)azza!

Aisha Azza

Yes Aisha, Bob did make the right call.

However, with that said, as an attributer I always follow the cardinal rule that actual examination of the coin is required before making a final determination.

Billy (dvn)