1938 Lincoln Wheat Cent / LWC Proof For Grading

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I found this beautiful 1938 LWC proof in a bank roll, what grade would give it? And is it worth sending to PCGS? Thank you so much for your help :)

Edited by 2foxy
03/24/2023 06:44 am

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IMHO, this coin is not a proof. And it has been cleaned

I don't see this as a proof strike - also looks like it has been polished.

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And is it worth sending to PCGS?

That would cost you $50 to $70. The coin is worth a few cents. Do the math.

I apologize I'm having a hard time trying get a decent photo of the mirror shine. I assure you I did not polish it. Its been in circulation, I'm surprised its still in fairly good shape.

Edited by 2foxy
03/24/2023 07:54 am

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Not a proof,a business strike that has been polished.
John1

Agree with the above, Not a proof. Looks polished or plated.

sorry 2foxy. no matter how you photograph this coin, its not a proof. its highly polished and a business strike. the coins value is 1 cent.

there are only two reasons to grade a coin otherwise you're wasting your $$

1. its a rarer coin that needs certified and protected
2. the value of the coin is more than $150 and you are planning on selling it.

neither applies here.

Just a highly polished VF-EF coin, definitely not an impaired proof.

to the CCF!

Well then I must say whoever polished it did an incredible job. I myself could never get it this shiny.

Polished, not proof.

Agree with others, plated or polished business strike coin.

This is not a proof coin.

It has been polished/cleaned.

Not hard at all to get a cent polished like this. 2 minutes with a buffing wheel and buffing compound.

2foxy. one tell tale sign of polishing is the coin looks like all the devices are melted. take this coin a place it beside any LWC and you will see that

Is there anywhere I can find close ups or detailed photos of a proof Wheat cent as a reference so that I know what characteristics/features to look for?

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1938 LWC Proof For Grading