Is This A Matte Proof 1916 Lincoln Wheat Cent? Die Marks Present - Page 2

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Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10470 Posts	Posted 02/23/2026 11:06 pm Quote: some high end dealers are suggesting that an error was made on NGC's part and informed me they are by far the worst place to send your coins into. Did any of them dealers offer to buy it from you? At only 1050 minted somebody should have wanted it if they really thought it was a proof. Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19930 Posts	Posted 02/24/2026 10:12 am AU details, wow, they really hated that coin. It must be missing cartwheel luster, the pics don't really show anything out of the normal except the woodgraining - which is NOT from cleaning. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Edited by BadThad 02/24/2026 10:13 am Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 02/24/2026 11:49 am Quote: Here's it is. I'm pretty frustrated. Spent close to $450 for 5 coins to be graded. Ouch. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Nworkman New Member United States 8 Posts	Posted 02/26/2026 8:29 pm Yeah they were interested in purchasing it. A lot of them weren't well experienced with Lincoln cents a few seem repulsed that it was cleaned as of I had done it lol you can see brush marks under a magnifying glass. Not sure if that's why it looks wood Grained. I'd be willing to let it go for a fair price. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94614 Posts	Posted 02/26/2026 9:14 pm that cent looks great - not cleaned, but there is that small carbon spot under the date. 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: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Nworkman New Member United States 8 Posts	Posted 02/26/2026 11:32 pm Thank you Dearborn! It almost looks like an improper alloy mix causing the grainy texture not brush marks. Report this Post to the Staff
mikev50 Pillar of the Community United States 1861 Posts	Posted 02/28/2026 10:31 pm i think ngc missed the mark--- Report this Post to the Staff
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