What's the grade on this 1986 Lincoln cent with DDD ?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Joy Matherne, Sep 26, 2018.

  1. Joy Matherne

    Joy Matherne Pro life for coins...

    I have acquired several rolls of coins with near mint condition coins, this one has a lot of DDD but does that affect value ?
     

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  3. Idries Pappas

    Idries Pappas Well-Known Member

    Based on the photo, I say AU53.
    Value: one cent.
     
  4. VT4Pac

    VT4Pac Active Member

    I'm no expert by any means, but as far as "what's the grade" of your coin, you would need quality photos of both the obverse and reverse to get even a remotely close estimate as to what the grade might be.

    Strike is one of the factors amongst others. Also taken into account are surface preservation, luster (really needs to be evaluated in hand), and eye appeal which can include color/toning.

    This particular coin is clearly a worn die strike as I am sure you are aware. It also has marks above the date, on the rim, and on Lincoln's facial features. These would detract from the value. As Idres Pappas said its worth one cent.

    PCGS has some great online resources for grading, including pics and even a video series you can check out if you are considering getting any of your coins graded. Definitely continue to post pics and ask questions before you actually submit any coins to a TPG. I'm not sure about CoinTalk, but there are other coin collecting forums out there that have specific subforums dedicated to grading estimates where people post coins and those more experienced give their thoughts.
     
  5. Joy Matherne

    Joy Matherne Pro life for coins...

    That wasn't my question does a DDD or any other common mint error affect the value of a coin does it decrease it or increase it I know s DD would increase it but what about a common error.
     
  6. Shrews1994

    Shrews1994 Collecting is my passion.

    Yes it does effect it. It's deteriorating.
     
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