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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;CamaroDMD, post: 2596304, member: 5233&quot;]The 1943 steel cent is the coin that sparked my interest in this hobby.&nbsp; As a result, I have always wanted to assemble a nice graded P/D/S set.</p><p><br /></p><p>I have been looking at photos over on Heritage&#039;s site trying to decide which grade point I want to shoot for.&nbsp; From what I have seen, these coins tend to have a significant price jump between MS66 and MS67.&nbsp; Looking at photos alone doesn&#039;t tell the whole story...but from what I can see, the coins look basically identical.&nbsp; Sure, maybe a 66 has one more tiny ding in the fields...but overall they look the same.&nbsp; At least in the photos.</p><p><br /></p><p>Having never owned a steel cent in these grades, I don&#039;t really know what to expect at this grade level.&nbsp; What I mean is...in terms of strike, luster, ect.&nbsp; The 1943 cent is unique and thus will present differently verses other Lincoln Cents.&nbsp; I feel you almost have to throw out the rules when it comes to evaluating &#039;43 Lincoln Cents because they are so different from the rest.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is what I do see...the price.&nbsp; It looks to me that a MS66 can be had for $35-$40 or so while a MS67 will often run north of $100.&nbsp; Meaning, I could almost do a full P/D/S set in 66 for the price of a 67.</p><p><br /></p><p>I know grading is subjective...and I know &quot;buy the coin not the slab.&quot;&nbsp; I get all that.&nbsp; I also know that photos don&#039;t tell you everything.&nbsp; Based on your experiences...especially for people who are familiar with this coin...is there a significant difference between a 66 and a 67 that is worth nearly a 3x price tag?&nbsp; My gut is tell me &quot;no&quot; but having never seen one in hand, I honestly don&#039;t know.&nbsp; I&#039;d rather not &quot;go the cheap route&quot; if I will regret it later.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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