1959 Lincoln Memorial Cent Grading?

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Vivian410 Valued Member United States 119 Posts	Posted 04/29/2019 4:00 pm Hi All! The other day I found this 1959 LMC and was wondering what you guys might grade it at and if it is worth it to send it in. I am new to this so if my pictures aren't good enough let me know what I need to fix and I will do it. The Penny is really shiny looks brand new I was surprised to find it in a coin roll! I am looking forward to seeing what you all think. Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 04/29/2019 4:17 pm There are those who will say AU because it was found "in the wild", but I believe this is a mint state coin that you found shortly after it was (accidentally?) spent. I'd say 63 or 64. Report this Post to the Staff
GrapeCollects Pillar of the Community United States 8938 Posts	Posted 04/29/2019 4:35 pm MS62RD, as to frog's point about those saying it would be AU that humors me a bit. I found a now top pop coin (MS65RD) in the wild, would that make it AU? That thought process doesn't make sense. Report this Post to the Staff
Greasy Fingers Pillar of the Community United States 7047 Posts	Posted 04/29/2019 6:03 pm Agree with Coinfrogs statement MS vs AU, coins rim looks good and no major dings on obverse devices,reverse steps struck up nicely some "bag marks" MS 62/63 . Early/mid die state,keeper in my book..nice find Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 04/29/2019 7:05 pm Vivian410 , I am one of those guys they are talking about . But guess what ? I think you found a very nice red and brown MS-63 . If it wasn't for the tiny hits at the bottom of Lincoln Memorial I would have bumped it up to a 64 . Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19963 Posts	Posted 04/29/2019 7:18 pm It's doesn't matter where it came from. Wear is ALL that matters in deciding between AU and MS. The coin would have to be 67 or higher to be submitting to a TPG. MS-63, pretty typical example. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
Vivian410 Valued Member United States 119 Posts	Posted 04/30/2019 12:17 am Wow! Thank you everyone! I am glad to see that my own assessment wasn't too far off! I thought it was pretty cool to find in a coin roll. Thanks for all of your replies! Report this Post to the Staff
Tunnioc Pillar of the Community United States 3179 Posts	Posted 04/30/2019 12:45 am Vivian410! Not worth the TPG fees, but a nice roll find. MS62 RD Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36800 Posts	Posted 05/02/2019 09:45 am MS-63RD Report this Post to the Staff
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