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Message:: [QUOTE="BadThad, post: 547848, member: 17261"]The 22-D Lincoln's are well known for poor strike and over-used dies. In the case of the plain with strong reverse, most of the grading consideration is based on the reverse since the rev dies were fresh. The first indicator is the full wheat lines, some call most any wheat with full lines EF, but that's not really the case. I've seen many VF coins also have full wheat lines.  On the obverse there's clear separation between the cheek and jaw, which comes somewhat into play as well in judging the wear, even though the obverse die was worn. The trick is differentiating die wear from physical wear and it takes a good bit of experience to accurately grade the branch mint Lincolns. PCGS also considers the over "look" of the coin, is it problem-free and attactive. That can definately effect the final grade. In the case of this coin, I totally agree with the PCGS grade.[/QUOTE]