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PostPosted: Thu Dec 18, 2003 7:51 am Reply with quote

Does anyone have a comment on this variety? It is closing soon. Smile

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 18, 2003 10:51 am Reply with quote

Although its rather minor, it is scarce and it is now listed by the Red Book which means it will be on the generalist's list, not just a Lincoln specialist's coin any more.

This one is a bit of a low grade, I would suspect there are still a lot of rolls and bags out there that could contain these in 66 or higher...but the price looks about right for the grade it's in.

This one is far rarer than the 2000 coin, so if you're looking for one this may be the opportunity. as for me, I think I'm going to stay in the background on this variety - it just doesn't impress me enough for the money.

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PostPosted: Sun Dec 28, 2003 7:20 pm Reply with quote

I did win this coin. $20
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 29, 2003 10:39 pm Reply with quote

That seems like a decent price for it considering what I have seen it sell for before ($50-$100). That was mainly before anyone knew about how many would end up surfacing - and still nobody really knows.

It is known that the 1998 seems to be much less common than the 2000, but still the 1999 is the big one to be on the watch for. Very few known, and seem to be attracting quite a bit of attention.

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 30, 2003 8:00 am Reply with quote

Apparently it is rare, this guy wants $495 for one. ANACS ms65

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When I think of all the dates and varieties of Lincoln cents I could buy for $495 each this one kind of pales in comparison.
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 30, 2003 7:24 pm Reply with quote

Yup, "this guy" is Ken Potter himself. I think that price is a bit steep, but those things don't come available often at all.
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 31, 2003 4:27 pm Reply with quote

Who is Ken Potter?
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 31, 2003 4:36 pm Reply with quote

An arrogant, self-proclaimed expert in the E/V field, as evidenced by the moronic "KOINPRO" in the URL of his website.

Before anybody asks, http://koinpro.tripod.com/.

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PostPosted: Wed Dec 31, 2003 4:38 pm Reply with quote

Hi smed! Thanks! Its the holidays, lets be kind, lol!
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 31, 2003 4:41 pm Reply with quote

I may not be kind at times, but I try not to be ambiguous. Unless it's on purpose. LOL
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 01, 2004 3:19 pm Reply with quote

Ken Potter is arguably the leading expert in world die varieties and has a lengthy record as a dealer and general die variety specialist. He has been working on a die variety system for world coins for a number of years - but in my opinion faces a problem in that it is not widely published. He is a decent guy but is a bit sold on himself. Best to be humble in my opinion.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 05, 2004 9:04 am Reply with quote

Well some lucky guy did purchase the 1999 proof style reverse. $495.

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 05, 2004 4:50 pm Reply with quote

I had traded for another in anacs ms65. I contacted him when I saw this auction came up But didn't want to lay out $500 right after Christmas. Joe
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 05, 2004 7:44 pm Reply with quote

Joey , he has two more out there
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 06, 2004 5:07 am Reply with quote

I think they are 64's. I feel the price was to high for the 65's as well but you don't see these to often.I wanted 1 example and I am glad I was able to trade for it. I understand there may be around 75 or so out there.......for now. Joe
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