Posted a picture a few days ago of the 1996 D Lincoln Memorial graded NGC MS68RD Proof like. These are the other 2 proof like Lincoln Memorials in my collection. NGC has graded approximately 109 2002 Lincoln Memorials with 12 being graded MS69RD and this lone example graded MS69RD Proof Like with none graded higher. The next coin is a 2003 Lincoln Memorial which NGC has graded approximately 256 with 34 graded MS69RD and 5 graded MS69RD Proof Like. Thanks Bob from robecsimages for the great pictures.
They can be. Lots of different factors come into play. In the long run it will depend on how many more end up graded at MS69RD and how many with the proof like designation
Also, if you look at how difficult it is to put together a set of top graded mint state modern Lincolns you could see the value. The 59-Date Lincoln cent set is overlooked and under appreciated. Click on the set and take a look
Not an expert on mint sets from 2002/2003, but aren't these mint set coins, struck with extra pressure? If so, shouldn't they be graded SP?
