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A while back I upgraded from the coin above to this 1970-D, but have just now taken pictures of it. In hand it is pale and very reflective, so I'm not sure that I really took the right approach to showing its reflectivity.


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Likewise, the coin shown above was replaced by this one.


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This is an upgrade to the coin above.


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The coin shown here is my upgrade of the one above.

This issue neatly illustrates the dichotomy between raw and graded coins. Normally this coin would not get graded. But if someone needs it for a registry set, it has to be. Presumably there aren't many to choose from. NGC has 13 graded at MS67 and two at MS67+. The price guide value is $1100 - a far cry from the $3.88 I paid for it raw.

Besides, I think this is MS68.


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I think there are too many marks to be an MS-68. Looks more like MS-66 to me. Either way that is a terrific specimen!

 

Sorry too many contact marks for a 68. That said the surface quality is Amazing! Did you check for PL?

 

After a very long search, the sole remaining Lincoln Cent from 1932 through 2003 missing from my collection of mint state coins.

 

Grading is a funny thing. I understand the principles, but rarely how they are applied to a specific coin. This is one of the 12 NGC MS67’s, and sure doesn’t look as nice as the one I posted. An example currently on eBay:



I rely on my opinion having no value except to me! There is no PL rating on NGC, but when I picked up the coin I thought at first it was the proof.

 

Rim.

 

I like that one

 

I’m sure I showed this before. It’s at PCGS now and hoping for a RB solo top pop.

 

I also love finding coins that have amazing surface quality. People tend to forget to look for those even on lower graded unc coins. Yours is a great example of this, even if it isn't a PL it looks close.

I also agree that other one isn't a MS67.

 

Step hits and steps weak strike may prevent a 67

 

I agree. You should show still photos too. Your work (pictures) most appreciated

 

You and @RonSanderson should be buddies. Best Abe’s on the planet

 

New photos after removing from mint packaging.