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1914 Lincoln Wheat Grade/Color Help

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I've been told it was artificially toned, I don't buy it.
Red/Brown or Red?

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I'll say RB for color. As for the grade, maybe MS-64?
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I've been told it was artificially toned,

By who?
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bishftl thats original toning dont listen to amateurs. this is a nice lincoln.

the eye appeal and luster is on the lower end but surface preservation looks good. I think those 2 components will hold it to MS63RB. you need 90% red to pull that designation and this is not.
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The toning doesn't look bad, I'd say it's market acceptable.

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MS details, cleaned.
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Lower end MS, RB. I believe the toning is 'natural'. Not convinced it's been cleaned--given the images posted.
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I would say ms-63 RB
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With more of the original red color in protected areas, I'm leaning towards natural toning, or at least market acceptable red-brown.
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I love the look of this Lincoln Cent, MS-63.
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