Confusing 1939 LWC? Anyone know the deal?

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by SensibleSal66, Dec 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM.

  1. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Found this in a box of assorted items. I think I got here somehow. It's graded by a "basement" grading company called NGS (Numismatic Grading Service). MS65 also!!
    Can anyone tell me why Lincoln has gone gray haired? I thought these coins were 96% Copper and 5% Tin and Zinc? How is it showing the Tin and Zinc? Is it Post Mint Damage? Why was it graded MS65? So many questions, so many presents to wrap!!! :eek:
    1939OBVLINC.jpg 1939RevLin.jpg 1939graded.jpg
     
    SensibleSal66, Dec 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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  3. gronnh20

    gronnh20 Well-Known Member

    I would call that damage. Maybe it wasn't quite that bad when it holdered and they thought it was toning.
     
    gronnh20, Dec 16, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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  4. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Lincoln’s hair turned gray due to his age. :smuggrin:
     
    Collecting Nut, Dec 16, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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