nice group of RPM's found in 58-D OBW roll

[coppersleuth]

Found a nice bounty of five RPM-1 beauties in an "original" roll

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also, notice the last pic of the 8. Some nice die scratches or gouges starting on top of lower loop, over the side of the 8, and in the lower loop. Also looks like a mild extra loop or other die scratch at upper left of top loop.

[coop]

I know that type of doubling is common on the 1958 Cents. Probably at least 10% or more, I don't know exactly the number, but you find them from several different dies. Not sure if it is hub doubling or master die doubling but it is common. A lot of people believe the old publications about a 8 over 7, but that has been proved to be a die scratch. So the #1 would be the best deal. All the # 1 dies will have that mark, but so do other dies that don't have that RPM. So great to hear you found some of them in a roll. I've never found any of them and had to buy myself one a few years. They are a great thing to sell or trade with a good value attached to them.

[coppersleuth]

thanks Coop! I was really happy when I found these. Quite distinct and, in my opinion, one of the better D/D/D Lincoln varieties out there. I was fortunate in that all 5 are in great shape. I believe if I had them graded they'd all come out at least MS65's (eye of the beholder, eh? ). But then the cost of grading would kind of neutralize the value down to nil.

Interesting to note that Potter retails his "raw" MS65 RPM-1's at about $20 and certified at about $35. The Coppercoin MS65 estimate is much lower, but I do understand these are just guides and not intended to be constantly updated. With all the listings on this site, that would be mind-numbing full time work. Pricing is not all that critical, since the real values of this site are the tremendous educational opportunities and identification tools. Kudos to Chuck, Bob, and all those helpful contributors such as yourself, Coop.

At the end of the day, I guess it's always "willing buyer - willing seller".

[coop]

If they are that high a grade I would save to have them graded and hold on to them for a while or try selling one to test the market. I would probably send them to ANACS and you could get the coppercoins number on them and CONECA number and don't sell them till you get the price you want for them. A good demand IS out there for the # 1 RPMs. So Card them for now in a 2 X 2 or in good flips (One that don't turn them green) to keep track of them. They still make you some money. IMOHO