1926-S Lincoln Cent

What do you think the grade of this coin is?

Any comments would be appreciated.

 

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The 1926S was usually poorly made. The dies were often well worn, such as this coin. You'll get a lot of people saying this coin grades Fine, but I think it's a solid VF.

 

http://www.lincolncentresource.com/Lincoln_Cent_Grading_Guide.html
I say VF-30 choice:
Here is my reasoning:
Hair has detail on top, but not behind.
Good bit of the wheat ear is visible, including the lines on top. May be a weak strike, with AM hardly see able.
Ear and bow tie still clear.
Cheek and jaw are worn flat.

 

Thank everyone for the comments.

 

In my very unofficial rookie opinion, I would call it Fine. The reverse has a very worn looking AM in America. Maybe this is due to a worn anvil die as @physics-fan3.14 alluded to?

 

Also VF 25 but this is tricky. Nice semi key coin.

 

I would give the obverse an VF20 but the reverse seems an F12 at best. Thus, I'm at an F12.

 

VF-20, technical VF due to separation between the cheek and jaw.