1970-S Small Date Lincoln Memorial Cent For Grading If You Have The Time

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Dearborn Moderator United States 97433 Posts	Posted 07/08/2021 9:02 pm I have a 1970-S Proof LMC. I am considering on sending it in for slabbing, but I would like to see what grade you folks will give it to see if will 'make the cut' and be worth the effort. Depending on the grade and what grade and associated value PCGS would give it. 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

halfamind Pillar of the Community United States 1501 Posts	Posted 07/08/2021 9:08 pm I'm not an expert grader, but I'd refrain from sending to a TPG due to copper spotting and fingerprints. Edited by halfamind 07/08/2021 9:09 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/08/2021 9:11 pm Agree, maybe 64RD. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 97433 Posts	Posted 07/08/2021 9:17 pm Quote: I'd refrain from sending to a TPG due to copper spotting and fingerprints. what is what I was thinking as well. but I'm not too sure the vertical lines are fingerprints yet. I don't see any swirls or loops. but it could be. I need to place it under my scope to investigate further. But if you had to give it a grade - what would it be? I wouldn't send it in if it wouldn't get a grade higher than 66 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 Edited by Dearborn 07/08/2021 9:21 pm Report this Post to the Staff
halfamind Pillar of the Community United States 1501 Posts	Posted 07/08/2021 9:21 pm I might come in a touch lower than @frog — maybe 62/63? I see some detracting rim dings, based on the photos. Edited by halfamind 07/08/2021 9:22 pm Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19208 Posts	Posted 07/08/2021 9:41 pm PR63, outside chance at a 64. Report this Post to the Staff
Greasy Fingers Pillar of the Community United States 7068 Posts	Posted 07/08/2021 9:53 pm Problems I see, Obverse carbon spots and what looks like a fingerprint. Reverse, what's with the cross-hatching under the Memorials base? Put me in the 63/64 crowd Report this Post to the Staff
Tunnioc Pillar of the Community United States 3180 Posts	Posted 07/08/2021 9:59 pm pr63/64 Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 97433 Posts	Posted 07/08/2021 10:08 pm Thanks folks!! I guess I'm going to try to find a better specimen of this variety. 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
Dearborn Moderator United States 97433 Posts	Posted 07/08/2021 10:28 pm After comparing this coin with the one the seller had in his listing I noticed that they don't match. I did not get what I thought I was going to get. His listing also states "You are bidding on the Item(s) pictured here." Have a look at the ebay listing where I bought this coin: ebay item number:363449688970 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
Dearborn Moderator United States 97433 Posts	Posted 07/08/2021 10:29 pm I just sent that person a message complaining about it.. lets see what happens next. 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
52Raymo Pillar of the Community United States 8518 Posts	Posted 07/08/2021 10:37 pm Same coin but the pics look a little messed with. Oregon coin geek.....* GO BEAVS ! ! ! * Report this Post to the Staff
Greasy Fingers Pillar of the Community United States 7068 Posts	Posted 07/09/2021 12:02 am Report this Post to the Staff
wadahek Valued Member United States 142 Posts	Posted 07/09/2021 10:54 am I agree- definitely the same coin, but just some very flattering lighting going on there Report this Post to the Staff
Oldfordman Pillar of the Community United States 2869 Posts	Posted 07/09/2021 10:01 pm Sure is messed up pics. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 97433 Posts	Posted 07/09/2021 10:17 pm Well at least it is a proof Small date. Of all the 1970-S coins minted (2,632,810) it is estimated that only 10% of that figure were small dates. Meaning that about 263,281 coins of this year/mint and being a proof were minted. So a relatively small amount and I have one. So I'm happy... 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
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