PCGS graded this one 66RD. And I suppose one of the limiters was the two distracting marks in front of Lincolns chin. [ATTACH]
If it wasn't for the too severe die deterioration I would pick #1 I think NGC holds it back to a 65 5fs for that. Coin #2 is so very close to 6fs...
I will post a reveal later this evening, Maybe in the morning. Keep the guess's coming in.
LOL, Technically I like coins that I think are graded correctly, or what I think are graded low.
From the first photos I would have never guessed a strait grade. I would still even after seeing the TV's pass on the coin.
It is always the smallest details. this time, slight weakness in the strike. Just posted a 45D GTG GTG 45D Lincoln | Coin Talk Just posted a GTG...
How is the luster on this one? [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Problem is, YOU, I believe. There can only be one. [MEDIA]
This is actually something I noticed, And can definitely be a reason that it was held back.
I am thinking it went AU details.
I hear ya, I have had other wheats around this year in 67 and 67+. This one easily rivals the luster of those.
Most of what people consider dings on gem Lincoln cents is actually planchet roughness. PCGS MS66 https://www.davidlawrence.com/product/2198937/...
And that is exactly it, competition for the lowest grade registry set. Some folks think that this is an easy task, though it really isn't. I just...
That's even more worn than the OP's. I thought that a partial date was needed to get the P-01.
Any last minute guess's? I will post the grade in a couple hours. Before Football starts.
It's hard to tell from your photos if I see a slight FG there. Some of them are from debris filled dies and when that happens they don't attribute...
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It is definitely missing the luster that is associated to a premium grade Lincoln. Also a reverse photo showing the step details is needed to even...
I have two matching 2020D. Here's 1. Cost? Looking thru my pocket change. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] If I was to see one of these in a shop I might give up...
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