Two Lincoln Memorial Cent / LMC 'S: 1984-D & 1986

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cwb1877 Pillar of the Community United States 1659 Posts	Posted 10/18/2010 11:58 pm Pulled these two out of rolls today. What do you think? Would you save 'em? First the 1984-D...One of the nicest cents I've ever pulled out of a roll. Remarkably hit-free. The only thing is that it has a couple little spots of what looks like verdigris on the reverse above the you in UNITED and both T's in STATES. Now the 1986...Has severe die polish lines. Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 10/19/2010 07:10 am I would keep the '84-D until I find a better one,it's in nice condition for a '84-D. I would also keep the '86 not for it's condition because of the over polishing but because it shows a die clash on the obverse.IMHO, John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Manuel Valued Member United States 163 Posts	Posted 10/19/2010 07:21 am Check out Lincoln's ear on the 1984D. To me, it looks kind of funny. Report this Post to the Staff
SHAFTA9a Bedrock of the Community Canada 10743 Posts	Posted 10/19/2010 07:26 am Yes..I agree, it almost looks like a doubled ear. Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19979 Posts	Posted 10/19/2010 5:59 pm Of course you keep those silly! They are primo examples. No problem with MS-66 on either....blazing luster. When I find these I dip a toothpick in VC and gently rub the spots of verdigris until it is removed. Dry with a clean cloth and they look great. More often than not, there is no trace of verdigris or staining on the surface. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 10/20/2010 07:40 am Just wondering how they would grade MS-66 with the severe die polishing lines on the '86 and the uneven plating on the '84? Thanks, John1 Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19979 Posts	Posted 10/20/2010 10:56 am Because those are "as struck" features. I'll tell you right now that luster plays a HUGE role in TPG grading....regardless of blemishes. If the coin is blazing with luster, it will get a higher grade. Keep in mind that Lincoln grades are already "automatically" reduced for those types of "issues" right away. One reason why there's only one MS-69 Lincoln business strike (highest grade that I know of). Seems there's an automatic 2 point deduction from all the TPG's, the highest grade is generally MS-68. Take a Lincoln with blazing luster and just a couple minor blemishes and strike issues and it's a 66 with an additional 2 point deduction from 68. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Edited by BadThad 10/20/2010 10:57 am Report this Post to the Staff
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Two LMC's: 1984-D & 1986