Need Advice On A Slabbed 1972 Cent Doubled Die Obverse / DDO -002

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jfeed Pillar of the Community United States 1077 Posts	Posted 09/23/2025 9:40 pm Good evening CCF. I know very little about grading and even less about TPG slabs , so I'm asking for advice. Due to verdigris on the reverse, this graded 1972 DDD-002 cent was offered to me by a friend at a very low price compared to others that I have seen for sale. I have a credit with NGC and thought I might ask you guys if the "conservation" process by TPG would help bring the grade up to 65. I'm don't want to crack the slab.. Hope you understand my question. Thanks for your comments. Edited by jfeed 09/23/2025 9:41 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 63514 Posts	Posted 09/23/2025 9:44 pm In my opinion, I'd leave it as is. It doesn't look that bad. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 77073 Posts	Posted 09/23/2025 10:07 pm agreed, it looks fine as is, and I don't think it would upgrade to a 65. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 47/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
jfeed Pillar of the Community United States 1077 Posts	Posted 09/23/2025 10:12 pm Thanks for the comments. Report this Post to the Staff
BStrauss3 Pillar of the Community United States 4474 Posts	Posted 09/24/2025 08:30 am Grading of that era ANACS slab is generally considered to be poorer (looser) than before or after. With the inflation of grades by so-called better TPGs since then... maybe maybe not I could see 63, 64, or 65... or maybe UNC Details... FEoI05vKQWQ -----Burton 50+ year / Life / Emeritus ANA member (joined 12/1/1973) Life member: Numismatics International, CONECA Member: TNA, FtWCC, NETCC, EveryCountry (online) coin club Owned by three cats and a wife of 40+ years (joined 1983) Author: 3rd Edition of the Sample Slabs book, https://www.sampleslabs.info/ Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 171009 Posts	Posted 09/24/2025 11:14 am I agree, leave it be. Coin Collector Since 1978 My Avatar My Old Avatar My 7070 My Eisenhower Dollars CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19721 Posts	Posted 09/24/2025 4:23 pm I don't see any verdigris. I see what looks to be cupric oxide corrosion near the reverse rim at 10. If it's black cupric oxide, it cannot be removed without damaging the coin. That said, best left alone. If you want a 65, sell this one and buy new one. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 171009 Posts	Posted 09/24/2025 4:42 pm BadThad has spoken. This is the way. Coin Collector Since 1978 My Avatar My Old Avatar My 7070 My Eisenhower Dollars CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
jfeed Pillar of the Community United States 1077 Posts	Posted 09/24/2025 6:24 pm Thanks.. Looks like I'll just leave it be. I appreciate all the comments. Report this Post to the Staff
goldnugget Valued Member United States 363 Posts	Posted 10/03/2025 9:45 pm Does your 1972 Lincoln Cent have V D B on the shoulder. Thanks Goldnugget Report this Post to the Staff
jfeed Pillar of the Community United States 1077 Posts	Posted 10/03/2025 10:05 pm goldnugget. Not that I can see. I have several 1972 DDO cents and I am not aware of a variety with VDB on the shoulder. Thanks Report this Post to the Staff
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