1963 LINCOLN CENT, GUESS THE GRADE.

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64RD, but if the luster is strong enough it could be 65.

 

Too many marks on the head and shoulder for 65 I think.

64 RD is more likely

 

63 like the date. Bag marks, finger print, weak steps.

 

I guess I am odd man out. MS66

 

What does RD mean? Thanks!

 

I know next to nothing about coin grading but I'll guess MS60 because of some rubbing above the eye, on the cheek, and maybe on the shoulder, and the marks/scratches previously mentioned by others.

 

It is the color designation for Red. So on the slab it will have the grade MS-64 RD. Or RB for Red brown or BN for brown.

 

65RD

 

Thanks for the reply. Is there an order of desirability among the colors?

 

Original (red) > some originality (red/brown) > brown

 

In terms of value red is the most valuable then red brown then brown. However I find high grade brown examples more attractive than red, just personal preference really.