I took another look, there seems to be some splotchy plating left on the rims.
Lets tag a few the 88 is interesting, it looks like it has a lustrous appearance and not dull surfaces that you would find on an altered cent....
What does the 88 weigh? It has the look of a missing copper plating. Also a photo of the third side will help. (rim)
Honestly acetone will sometimes create a bigger problem. When you do not know what is on the coin. Start with the water, then olive oil, then...
Seems like you cold use this reference. make sure you book mark the page. https://www.error-ref.com/
Die cracks aren't really worth anything, They are common on all late die state coins. The neat one there is a retained cud or pre cud that crack...
Soak it in distilled water for a couple days, and see if it is helping, If you need something a little stronger. Soak it in olive oil. Always...
Ah the infamous missing "rust".
The reason I said G-08 there is that there is rim rim seperation. G6 and lower there is usually no rim separation. This one still has descent rim...
It would be a lot easier if you posted these in full size. The coin looks in the G range. Possibly G8 to VG10.
The luster has a dull look to it. I also see what looks to be slight circulation, and high point rub. AU at best IMO. Look closely at the darker...
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Awesome photos and info as usual. Thanks and good to see ya around!
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...
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