2004 Lincoln Memorial Cent / LMC - Would Anyone Be Willing To Offer A Grade On This?

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Pete2226 Pillar of the Community United States 3330 Posts	Posted 12/04/2016 5:47 pm It would be quite helpful if you could mention a couple of features you see which lead you to a grade, too. I am struggling with learning the finer points of differentiating MS grades. Edited by Pete2226 12/04/2016 6:17 pm Report this Post to the Staff

IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36678 Posts	Posted 12/04/2016 6:06 pm Very tough to grade from scans. This one most likely MS-64RD at best. Report this Post to the Staff
Pete2226 Pillar of the Community United States 3330 Posts	Posted 12/04/2016 6:13 pm Quote: This one most likely MS-64RD at best. Thank you. I am having difficulty learning to differentiate the MS levels. Would you be willing to give me a couple of points you see which lead you to that grade? By the way, these are photos, not scans - if that makes a difference. Report this Post to the Staff
SHAFTA9a Bedrock of the Community Canada 10743 Posts	Posted 12/05/2016 08:14 am The coin has seen a small bit of circulation but, still nice MS-63RD Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19935 Posts	Posted 12/05/2016 12:07 pm 65RD Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
Pete2226 Pillar of the Community United States 3330 Posts	Posted 12/05/2016 1:50 pm Thanks for your help everyone! As I am trying to understand how to interpret the kind of strike (above average, average, below average) is on this coin I took some close up photos. I just don't know how to determine what an average strike looks like for the given date and mint! In other words - how do I find the standard for comparison? Edited by Pete2226 12/05/2016 1:59 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/08/2016 4:28 pm 64RD. Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 12/08/2016 4:43 pm 64RD For me too . Report this Post to the Staff
panzaldi Bedrock of the Community United States 18645 Posts	Posted 12/08/2016 5:57 pm Pete, when I look at MS coins like this, I start with a perfect coin in mind which would equate to an MS70 grade. I then take off for a defects and if there is signs of a weak strike. on the obverse of your coin there is spot on the back of the head. a couple minor marks in the cheek area and rub on the shoulder, lapel and along the bottom of the bust. there are also some small scratches on the rim right below the bust I'm taking off 4 points for all of these, taking the coin down to 66. on the reverse some spots to the left of the memorial and a small nick at 12 oclock. I'm taking off 2 points for these resulting in a grade of MS64. I then look over the coin as a whole for strike and weakness. this coin exhibits a solid even strike on both sides and would not result in any grade loss. the color is full RD. this is just my technique. btw nice pics Report this Post to the Staff
Pete2226 Pillar of the Community United States 3330 Posts	Posted 12/08/2016 6:18 pm Thanks for the responses - and thanks for the coaching - just what I need! Report this Post to the Staff
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2004 LMC - Would Anyone Be Willing To Offer A Grade On This?