For Grading - 1911 Lincoln Wheat Cent

Boy!!!!

I honestly see no wear but I also see no luster. It could be MS62 BR if the pictures are hiding mint luster, but it's more likely AU 58.

Assuming pictures are accurate (WYSIWYG), I'll say AU58 just because no mint luster. I'm assuming the marks that look like scratches are the woody coming through.

Either way a beautiful coin (I like woodies). I would dip it in acetone or xylene as it has things on it that probably should be removed less they damage the coin.

I was hoping the second photos taken with my camera would help show what luster may be there. Fist photos were taken with my camera scope.

Nice looking coin - agree with high AU

@Humblepie,

With the 2nd set of pictures I see a hint of what could be luster or just part of the woody mix around In God and the back of Abe's head. But the 2nd set also confirm no luster on the reverse. I think to make it to MS you would need to see some luster around the letters of cent or the wheat stalks and there just isn't any. It could be the improper alloy mix but I wouldn't pay more than AU money for this coin. I'll stick with my AU 58 grade.

Personally though I think it has great eye appeal and is a very pleasing looking coin. I think you did well in picking it up.

Much harder to assess the amount of wear from pictures on a Lincoln in the AU5058 range, that has a rich brown patina.

I would find it easy to agree with any opinion that is in that range.

AU58 or MS62. I'm leaning to the AU grade

Au58 woody.