The Headbutting Lincoln Cent GTG

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by ddddd, Jul 18, 2019.

  1. ddddd

    ddddd Member

    I think many of us don't mind the grade much, but the grade does still matter for the general market. I'm almost certain it would sell for more if the label read MS 65 vs MS 62 (in part because there are enough buyers who for some reason set arbitrary limits, like nothing below MS 63....I know because I've run into some of these people).
     
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  3. Paul M.

    Paul M. Well-Known Member

    Hmm. I'm a little disappointed with my MS64 sandpaper. You think CAC would sticker it? ;)

    Just kidding, I would never buy one of those.
     
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  4. Mike Thorne

    Mike Thorne Well-Known Member

    This reminds me of a 1931-S Lincoln that I bought in the late 60s from a hole-in-the-wall coin shop on Royal Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans. I bought it as an AU back before they had invented grades like AU53 and 55 and 58. I guess I would have said it was a 58. Anyway, I sent it to PCGS and they called it a 62. I think the idea is that they thought it was worth 62 money, whatever that was. I'm not a big error person, but I think that one is really neat!
     
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  5. Mainebill

    Mainebill Bethany Danielle

    I agree but I’ll say 63 bn
     
  6. ddddd

    ddddd Member

    The "worth 62 money" way of grading seems to have lost its place over the years since nowadays people tend to pay more (in many but not all cases) for a 58 based on the "everyman" registry sets (as well as some realizing that a 62 usually means a coin with a lot of hits/marks vs a 58 being relatively clean but showing a hint of wear).

    And I'm not a big error person either, I just liked the look.
    Ever since running into @lordmarcovan Box of 20(ish) threads, I've been inspired to collect in a similar manner.
     
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