Okay, we know that the TPGs add the "color" attribute to MS-grade copper coins (BN, RB or RD). But for 20th century copper the greysheet DOESN'T differentiate. To me "why not" isn't important (probably space considerations). What IS important to me is what "color" they are valuing. If the values are for BN coins, fine. I can adjust for RB and RD with the help of other price lists. But if they are valuing all the "colors" together then it's a REAL mess. Anyway, I can't find the answer. Anyone know?
According to my grey sheet at the top MS-64 and above are red brown coins. I just assumed(maybe bad on my part) that below MS63 it was brown.
The answer is time combined with value. Because after about 1935 most copper is still RD most of time. Also there is no real added value because if it's RD, it should be. Combine that with mintage numbers increasing so much from then on it's just a mute point, for now anyway. If i've hear it once I've head it a hundred times, "I'm going to complete my Lincoln's in RD BU form 1935 to date but for the others I'll need to settle on BN, RB or circulated coins". It is a problem though in finding true value on many coins. You kind of have to guess so often. The good part is many cents are undervalued when BN and many high end BN coins are still bargins. I know they do this on some late Indians and early date Lincoln's and keys, semi-keys. In time they will have to give the values for most all copper coins in RD, RB, and BN and should do so now but,,,
