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1986-P Lincoln Cent - Grade It!

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I call it PL. What do you think?





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I'll guess MS-67.
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Wow - never saw a Zinc cent so reflective. seems to be a problem on the steps - I'l say it goes at 66+
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I agree with Errers, I think its an MS67. But oh my gosh the shine on that Coin is just beautiful. Almost mirror-like I love it!
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MS67 PL is what I'll say
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Only 3 opinions?
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It looks polished or plated to me. I've never seen a zinc cent shine so brightly and the steps are "funky". If it's "for real", it sure is a nice one.
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It looks polished or plated to me.


It's plated - by the mint. We call them "proof like" business strikes. Have have a few from different years. This coin came from an OBW roll.
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This 1987 is my favorite PL.




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Here's a 1991 PL:



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It's plated - by the mint. We call them "proof like" business strikes. Have have a few from different years. This coin came from an OBW roll.


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Would this be Proof Like?



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Thanks BadThad... Something new to learn every day. It's a beaut.
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Would this be Proof Like?


Not even close, look at the mirror surfaces on mine. These PL coins are quite rare.
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