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I just got my grades back from PCGS— I submitted a beautifully toned proof like looking 1969-S for grading. I was shocked to see it made MS69BN. That officially makes it the ONLY MS69BN Lincoln Cent from 1909 to date. The next closest BN for 1969-S is a MS65BN. PCGS even made it the default pic for the CoinFacts page! Here is the true view. https://www.pcgs.com/cert/53639937Should have it back by Wednesday! |
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That is awesome congratulations lovely 1969 s.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Wow, congrats on such a high grade! =)
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Wow, congratulations on the top-pop, gorgeously toned coin!  |
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Congratulations.
Way to go.
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Lovely coin indeed. Simply stunning. How did you come about it? Fantastic grade result - I'm thrilled for you.  Show us some photos of the coin in slab when you get it home. Quote:That officially makes it the ONLY MS69BN Lincoln Cent from 1909 to date. You will indeed attract Registry Set collectors should you wish to sell this coin. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.artEdited by nickelsearcher
08/24/2025 7:49 pm
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I purchased it from a fellow collector and friend raw. I am already in touch with Ian at great collections lol.
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I'm generally not a huge fan of toning, but that cent is simply stunning. Well done! Maybe ask @bobby to make it your avatar?  "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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Now that is a snappy example...excellent!
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 Nice, congrats! "Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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WOW...that's a crazy coin..best of both worlds, toning and top pop.. Sell it and then you'll have to change your forum name to Joe-twin turbo...  Congrats...Great coin |
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Wow MS69? This isn't a proof coin...?
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Was thinking the same?
Has that type of proof coin toning
from the plastic case ,
and looks way to sharply
struck for a business strike example .
The more I look .PROBABLY PROOF.
Compared to a couple of my toned Proof
S mints pretty similar rims , finish and strike .
The only other solution , someone visited the
Mint in SF turned up the striking pressure and
hand struck a single coin from a brand new pair of dies .
My humble opinion , anyways!
Edited by Pacificoin
08/25/2025 5:11 pm
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Nice proof cent!
You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think.
-Neil deGrasse Tyson
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That is incredible! congrats on a GREAT grade for that coin! I'm so happy for you. (and a bit jealous too) |
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Posted 08/24/2025 6:30 pm
