1914-D Lincoln

[Docsoo]

I finally got out this morning with my new SEF 10X12 coil to the pounded out old park in my suburban Pittsburgh neighborhood. I managed to get an 1896 and an 1905 Indian and a 1914-D Lincoln. The date and mintmark on the Lincoln is clearly readable. The coin is almost black and there is some pitting on the obverse of the coin. There also appears to be some scaling? on the obverse. The reverse grades at least good. I'm kind of hesitant to touch the coin other than the soap and water rinse I gave it. Any suggestions on what or or whether I should do anything with it. My camera is not good enough to get a close enough picture so I didn't post a picture.

 

[mattockman]

I was told water is not good for coins....then again...it has been in the rain soaked ground so whats the diff.....see a coin collector.

 

[D&P-OR]

Have a coin dealer check it for you.---I found one once in an old park about 5" deep & it turned out to be a counterfeit (probably would only happen to me)! :sad:

 

[Johnlightning]

Most fake 14-D's are made from 44-D's so the spacing on the 1 is to far from the 9. Looks like 19 14.

 

[Tim_on_Long_Island]

a G-4 condition of a 1914D is worth $190.00 in the official Red Book of coins,,,,,,G-4 is date worn ,but apparent. Lines in wheat heads are missing.full rims,,,,,you got yourself a winner,,,get it checked by a coin dealer,,,,and good luck,,,,HH