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Scuba1 Valued Member United States 356 Posts	Posted 03/26/2021 1:42 pm Every once in awhile ya come across a coin that is absolutely beautiful, especially a Zincoln. Being 30 years old, AND a zinc.... I don't think I have ever found a more beautiful example than this 1991. I'm tempted to submit it. What do you think? I've always been more of a variety collector but if this had the possibility to go MS68 it would definitely be worth it. I'm not a coin grader by any stretch of the word, thus my reason for posting, but thought I'd ask for some input on this one. The glare and luster on this one made it difficult to photo. Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 03/26/2021 2:17 pm It would have to make 68 to justify the cost. Too esoteric for me. Report this Post to the Staff
Scuba1 Valued Member United States 356 Posts	Posted 03/26/2021 2:43 pm Coinfrog.... really..... the word 'esoteric' is way outside my pay grade and you made me have to look it up on Merriam Webster...... Hahaha! : requiring or exhibiting knowledge that is restricted to a small group esoteric terminology broadly : difficult to understand esoteric subjects But THANKS, you improved my vocabulary for sure my friend! No doubt it would have to go 68.... at 67(if it even made that grade) it would barely cover the fees. But, looking at photograde pics, which I'm sometimes like,"What....Really...".. just makes me wonder what this one would slab out at. I know its a gamble, and I have never submitted to a TPG, but I guess I need to get my feet wet at some point in time even if it possibly means losing a few bucks. Wouldn't be the end of the world but at the same time it would be a great learning experience for sure.Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff
GrapeCollects Pillar of the Community United States 8938 Posts	Posted 03/26/2021 2:45 pm Don't think it'd be worth it, it has a big hit in the obverse field north-west of the date. That'd hold it to a 66 given how much of an eye catcher it is. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 03/26/2021 2:50 pm @Scuba - I can only wish you good lock. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19155 Posts	Posted 03/26/2021 3:43 pm Nice coin, no doubt. I'm thinking MS66+. It's showing hint of early Die Deterioration on the obverse--emerging rim ring. A few light rim dings, somewhat strong hit NE of the date. Very good album coin. Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19949 Posts	Posted 03/26/2021 6:52 pm Blazing luster but a couple of hits on the portrait. 67RD Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
chafemasterj Pillar of the Community United States 6514 Posts	Posted 03/26/2021 6:54 pm She's a beauty for sure. Nice coin. Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507 Report this Post to the Staff
Scuba1 Valued Member United States 356 Posts	Posted 03/26/2021 11:19 pm Thank you all for your input and replies, much appreciated. I am still learning about grading and now see that I am getting much closer than I was a year or so ago at estimating a grade. I have found from my research that the most absolute minuscule amount of damage to a coin can drop it a grade or two. What looks like a hit NE of the date, and another post said NW of the date, are not any hits at all as you can see by this pic. Not sure what that was on the original Obverse pic I posted, my apologies. I do now see that it does have a few slight rim dings after looking at it again. Still a very nice addition to my album but obviously not worth submitting. Thanks to all! Report this Post to the Staff
Scuba1 Valued Member United States 356 Posts	Posted 03/26/2021 11:32 pm Quote: It's showing hint of early Die Deterioration on the obverse--emerging rim ring. Meant to ask about this issue regarding a rim ring. I thought I remember reading that grading is based on "as struck" or in other words the way a coin left the mint after being created. I'm learning here about this process and your input is appreciated. Are issues such as a rim ring an automatic reduction in grade? Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96071 Posts	Posted 03/27/2021 08:45 am All in all, it is a very nice coin. Somebody protected it for a long time before it found its way to you. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
nick10 Pillar of the Community United States 3207 Posts	Posted 03/28/2021 2:10 pm very pretty, MS67, I suppose it could go 68 if that bright line NE of the date in the first photo is not on the coin Report this Post to the Staff
Diy89Nurm7 Valued Member United States 271 Posts	Posted 03/29/2021 4:32 pm Lots of good characteristics in this coin. Personally, I'm a fan of good steps on the reverse which rings true here, except the bottom step in the middle. You can probably find a comparable coin on NGC or PCGS websites to give you an idea about grades for this coin. You might want to check auction sites, like ebay, to see what comparable graded coins are going for right now to give you an idea whether the costs of good grading is worth the investment. I agree that you can probably find a high TPG grade one to buy cheaper than to get one graded. I will refrain from saying "esoteric" so I don't have to look it up, too! Stay well, Diy89Nurm7 Report this Post to the Staff
Fury Valued Member United States 258 Posts	Posted 03/30/2021 10:21 am Very nice coin. I'll give it an MS67RD. Nothing special here. Just a slightly modern coin Report this Post to the Staff
Scuba1 Valued Member United States 356 Posts	Posted 03/31/2021 12:49 am Thank you all for the last several replies. I really appreciate it! I should have responded sooner but I'm just now doing so.My apologies. Report this Post to the Staff
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