Posted 08/25/2008 6:19 pm
Look though the grading section, lots of Lincoln's posted there with opinions. The Red Book gives a general guideline. I also recommend spending some hours looking at the graded Lincoln pics at http://coins.ha.com/?type=-WWW.HNAI.COM
For me, this is the order I look at when grading a Lincoln:
1) Cheek, it's the highest point on the design and shows wear first.
2) Lines in the wheat heads and the seeds in the stalks, the high point for the reverse.
3) Fields, usually the less field hits, the less wear.
If you have any specific questions, post them in the grading forum and we'll do our best to answer them.
For me, this is the order I look at when grading a Lincoln:
1) Cheek, it's the highest point on the design and shows wear first.
2) Lines in the wheat heads and the seeds in the stalks, the high point for the reverse.
3) Fields, usually the less field hits, the less wear.
If you have any specific questions, post them in the grading forum and we'll do our best to answer them.
Edited by BadThad
08/25/2008 6:22 pm
08/25/2008 6:22 pm
