Question On 1986 Lincoln Head Cents In Good Condition?

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KTCoin New Member United States 32 Posts	Posted 08/21/2022 10:13 pm The following is one example of a few 1986 pennies found in a bank roll. This is all regular business strike but in pretty good condition overall. I'm reading 1986 cents in premium condition can fetch higher prices at auction. But, I'm assuming that means "proofs" and not coins in circulation? Any thoughts? Thank You!! Report this Post to the Staff

datadragon Pillar of the Community United States 1648 Posts	Posted 08/21/2022 10:54 pm For a quick look you can start by browsing NGC or PCGS online price guide for graded examples and see what different graded coins are currently valued at to start. https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/united-states/ Proofs are listed separately from the business strike coins like yours when you want to look those up also. You will notice for modern coins in many cases the price only 'jumps' at the highest grade(s) only which usually means that that grade is quite rare from the many sent to them, or that few are sending them in because it costs more to grade than the value of all but the top grade(s) after grading. You can switch to 'census' to see how many are graded at a particular grade. Sometimes you will hear about high value coins but they may not discuss the census (amount actually graded at that particular high grade). Report this Post to the Staff
KTCoin New Member United States 32 Posts	Posted 08/21/2022 11:00 pm Thank you very much! Report this Post to the Staff
silviosi Pillar of the Community Canada 6244 Posts	Posted 08/21/2022 11:31 pm In your case only MS 69 will be a win. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 08/22/2022 04:24 am O.K. first off: good is a condition it is a 4 on the Sheldon grading scale which goes from 1 to 70.Proof is not a grade it is a method of minting. Here is a link on grading:https://www.PCGS.com/photograde/ A proof coin found in circulation is called an impaired proof. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
KTCoin New Member United States 32 Posts	Posted 08/22/2022 12:01 pm I know I was mixing terms - lol! Thank you for the detailed explanation. I was thinking about certifying as a coin grader but honestly can't see the purpose of it unless you go and work for PCGS or the like. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 08/22/2022 12:27 pm Looks like a coin you could buy for 25 cents at a local coin shop. So it would not be a coin to submit for a slab coin. Report this Post to the Staff
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