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Guess The Grade On A 1945-S Lincoln Cent

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Apologies for the poor photos. I had a lot of trouble trying to get anything of value with a still shot. Hopefully the video is of greater use!

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 Posted 09/10/2026  10:34 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add CoinForMe to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
My guess from your picture, A solid MS66-Red.
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 Posted 09/10/2026  10:45 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Errers and Varietys to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
I'm thinking MS-66 as well.
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MS-65 RED
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Nice coin, that one reverse hit might keep it out of 66.
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For reference:

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Obverse has a few rim ticks and chatter on coat. reverse that darn center hit Tough call because you've been sharing some wonderful coins with us. I'm going with 65+
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MS-65 for me,.
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the big question is who would pay to have this graded? I guess to each his own.

maybe 65RD
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The results: NGC MS67RD

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For some context, I bought this coin pretty much sight unseen on ebay when I was early in my numismatic journey. I frankly don't see how this coin got the ms67 grade unless I am missing something about the reverse gash. There is no doubt that it has gorgeous color and booming luster but technically seems questionable.


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the big question is who would pay to have this graded? I guess to each his own.


It is curious that someone decided to do so. A bit of a head scratcher but they were rewarded for it as much as I can imagine!
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