1965-P Lincoln - Grade Opinion

Looks like a SMS coin to me http://www.numismedia.com/rarecoinp...proof=&plus=
John1

I'll say MS-67RD.

Has to be a SMS 1965 Lincoln Cent . Yes it's a beauty but I don't know how ANACS will call it .

I showed it to my Mom with some other coins I like. She too singled out this 1965-P. She just couldn't get over how 'perfect' it is.

But it's not a proof. I think I'm certain of that. I took a look at some Special Strike examples (SMS). There was one made for 1965, but I think there's too much gloss in Lincoln's head on those. My 1965-P doesn't have a shiny bust. I'd call it matt finish, if anything, but I'm still thinking this is an unbelievable business strike.

As for more/better pics - I have some! Keep in mind, my pics above are showing quite a bit of magnification. I should back it off and resubmit. By the naked eye - this coin is flawless.

Weird how we acquire some coins. Like anyone else I pay up for coins that are certified and predictable in value. Someone asked where I acquired this one from - an online auction (not ebay).

IMO there are only 2 strikes this could be - business or special. I think it's a business strike and if it's acceptable to the group I would like to attach more suitable pics for this coin.

Past experience tells me that you are either going to overkill photos or underkill it. Nobody ever says "that's a perfect number of pics!" LOL. (I was pointed out for uploading too many on a previous post!)

Is it ok if I attach say, 4 more pics to this post? I really believe it's a MS67 or better. Fair to say I could've done better on pics - these are only 137kb.

Thanks everyone! I can't really disagree with any of you, except to say that I hope you '65 and '66 opinions are WRONG by one grade point!! :P

You may want to look into sending it to ANACS for grading/slabbing.
John1