FA: 1922 No D Strong reverse Lincoln Cent PCGS EF-45

The last time I had an EF-45 for sale was over three yeras ago. I
rarely see thim in this agrade, even at major shows. PCGS and NGC have
been quite inconsistent in grading these, as early, mid and late die
states all come into play yet are often not considered. The obverse is
always weak compared to the reverse, The excessive die polishing that
took out all traces of the "D" on the obverse die make the obverse
appear two grades below that of the reverse. Therefore, 80% of the
grade consideration should be from the detail remaining on the
reverse. The piece here has extremely strong obverse detail, hence is
an early die state.

This example has full jawbone and cheek separation, something rarely
seen on any EF-45 anymore.

See it at: http://cgi.ebay.com/1922-No-D-Lncoln...mZ250271448513


These generally sell in the $3800-$4200 range for an EF-45 vs. $2900-
$3100 for an EF-40. Prices soar above this grade.

Thanks for looking. Let's see if this post generates the long string
that accompanied my posting about the 1793 Large Cent.

Ira

Ira wrote:
The last time I had an EF-45 for sale was over three yeras ago. I
rarely see thim in this agrade, even at major shows. PCGS and NGC have
been quite inconsistent in grading these, as early, mid and late die
states all come into play yet are often not considered. The obverse is
always weak compared to the reverse, The excessive die polishing that
took out all traces of the "D" on the obverse die make the obverse
appear two grades below that of the reverse. Therefore, 80% of the
grade consideration should be from the detail remaining on the
reverse. The piece here has extremely strong obverse detail, hence is
an early die state.

This example has full jawbone and cheek separation, something rarely
seen on any EF-45 anymore.

See it at:
http://cgi.ebay.com/1922-No-D-Lncoln...mZ250271448513


These generally sell in the $3800-$4200 range for an EF-45 vs. $2900-
$3100 for an EF-40. Prices soar above this grade.

Thanks for looking. Let's see if this post generates the long string
that accompanied my posting about the 1793 Large Cent.

OK, I'll start.

I just compared this one to five EF-45s that you have listed previously.
This one is nicer than any of those. So, my conclusion: It's just a
whisper away from AU-50!

James the Coin Whisperer

On Jul 16, 3:10 pm, "Mr. Jaggers" lugburzman[at]yahoo[dot]com wrote:
Ira wrote:
The last time I had an EF-45 for sale was over three yeras ago. I
rarely see thim in this agrade, even at major shows. PCGS and NGC have
been quite inconsistent in grading these, as early, mid and late die
states all come into play yet are often not considered. The obverse is
always weak compared to the reverse, The excessive die polishing that
took out all traces of the "D" on the obverse die make the obverse
appear two grades below that of the reverse. Therefore, 80% of the
grade consideration should be from the detail remaining on the
reverse. The piece here has extremely strong obverse detail, hence is
an early die state.

This example has full jawbone and cheek separation, something rarely
seen on any EF-45 anymore.

See it at:
http://cgi.ebay.com/1922-No-D-Lncoln...EF-45-NR_W0QQi...

These generally sell in the $3800-$4200 range for an EF-45 vs. $2900-
$3100 for an EF-40. Prices soar above this grade.

Thanks for looking. Let's see if this post generates the long string
that accompanied my posting about the 1793 Large Cent.

OK, I'll start.

I just compared this one to five EF-45s that you have listed previously.
This one is nicer than any of those. So, my conclusion: It's just a
whisper away from AU-50!

James the Coin Whisperer

In fact Jim, I daresay it's a whisper away from the importance of
Reality's sale of the Brooklyn Bridge.

Ira

"I was out and they pulled me back in."

On Jul 16, 2:54*pm, Ira wrote:
Thanks for looking. Let's see if this post generates the long string
that accompanied my posting about the 1793 Large Cent.

Actually it seems like a nice coin, solid for the grade.
There was no mention of AU's, whispers of grading or other such
nonsensical puffery which lamentably all too often accompany your
auctions.

On Jul 16, 3:18*pm, Voltronicus wrote:
On Jul 16, 2:54*pm, Ira wrote:

Thanks for looking. Let's see if this post generates the long string
that accompanied my posting about the 1793 Large Cent.

Actually it seems like a nice coin, solid for the grade.
There was no mention of AU's, whispers of grading or other such
nonsensical puffery which lamentably all too often accompany your
auctions.

Was that a mere whisper of a compliment?

Ira

On Jul 16, 3:43*pm, Ira wrote:
On Jul 16, 3:18*pm, Voltronicus wrote:

On Jul 16, 2:54*pm, Ira wrote:

Thanks for looking. Let's see if this post generates the long string
that accompanied my posting about the 1793 Large Cent.

Actually it seems like a nice coin, solid for the grade.
There was no mention of AU's, whispers of grading or other such
nonsensical puffery which lamentably all too often accompany your
auctions.

Was that a mere whisper of a compliment?

See Ira, you can list a coin without resorting to hucksterism.