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I know that this year has to be extremely high MS to be of worth but would like your thoughts on this one. Thanks!   -makecents-
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I'm thinking maybe MS-65.
Errers and Varietys.
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I think you're closer to 66, nice example!
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Beautiful example, I'm in the 66 group.
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Thanks for the input, folks!
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Nice looking cent.  I don't have enough experience with these modern cents to offer an informed grading opinion. But I do have an observation: There is a significant amount of visible spotting on the reverse; right field @ ~3K, on the Memorial building and directly below it. Also a bit in the field to the left of the Memorial. Does that detract from the technical grade? Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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There is a significant amount of visible spotting on the reverse; right field @ ~3K, on the Memorial building and directly below it. Also a bit in the field to the left of the Memorial.
Does that detract from the technical grade? Black and white water spots, believe to be from post minting rinses, are the bain of modern Lincolns! They are extremely common and unavoidable with certain issues. The problem seemed to be gradually exacerbated starting with the 2009 series. From my professional acquittances, I heard the mint knew of the problem but it was a trade off for greatly improved chemical corrosion resistance. A better attribute than a few spots for circulating coinage. I digress - yes, the spots can affect the grading. In fact, some of the modern cents even seem to be solely graded by the lack of black spots in my experience. I have modern slabbed Lincolns where the lack of spots elevated the grade (67) --- even though it was a more beat-up example than an identical lower grade coin (1 pt) with some spots but no hits. CRAZY to me! The hits and fields are more important than light, harmless spotting, as long as the eye appeal isn't ruined - at least in my world. All that said, it also depends on how distracting the spotting is. Good photography like this tends to bring out those spots to a much greater degree than they show in hand. For this coin, they aren't very distracting and the lack of hits/damage and nice looking fields shoots up the grade. The memorial building is fantastic on this coin! Hardly a column or other hit - very clean and eye appealing. |
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PS - The coin looks a little grungy. I would give this a running, hot tap-water rinse (hold with fingers), followed with distilled water then acetone. You'll be surprised at the luster gain.
Also, if you have any, VERDI-CARE™ is an excellent brightener for MS red Zincolns. Cover the surface with a dome, 2-3 drops. Let it stand for about 2-3 minutes, then follow the rinse above. I have made hundreds of Zincolns factory fresh with this process - many are in high grade slabs today.
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Thanks @Bad for the detailed explanation about the grade impact of those spots. Well described and I understand it better now. |
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Thanks for the question, nickelsearcher and the answer with extra info, BadThad! I do have some VERDI-CARE and will give the coin a little attention.
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Mid MS. A good looking cent. |
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Quote:Mid MS. A good looking cent. Thank you, jbuck! It has been one of the better Loomis roll finds I have had and the folks that help with grading here have helped me understand the process a little better. In the past, when I thought I had a winner and others taught me the coins to be high AU, low MS instead of the higher grade I thought they might be. I am slowly learning the grading process....  -makecents-
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I am slowly learning the grading process Me too, makecents. I've found grading coins to be challenging at times. Errers and Varietys.
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05/07/2026 9:08 pm
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Posted 05/03/2026 11:47 am
