Just one problem, "something" is wrong with this coin!
First off, the reverse is rotated 90 degrees from the front axis, yeah that kind of rotation happens, just can not find any documented variety like this one.
Secondly, there is no VDB on the shoulder of Lincoln, not even a hint! But, I learned swomething I had apparently forgotten - prior to 1918 it was not there!
And finally, under great magnification - far in excess of my camera's ability this area:
Well, even at this magnification starts to show that the copper background field is rough and bubbly. In fact all of the lettering and features on the rear are bubbly! If you have ever seen bubbles in finished concrete, then you know what I am saying!
Yes, you guessed it! This is a very currently manufactured Chinese CAST FAKE which are now being smuggled in to rip you off!
Also on the Chinese FAKE lists I have seen this weekend, a 1955-S double die Lincoln and a 1909 VDB!
Is nothing sacred?
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