1955 S Mintmark Lincoln Wheat Penny ?

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Simonsaid New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 05/31/2023 5:45 pm I found a very nice 1955 s mintmark Lincoln Cent while coin roll hunting, and I was wondering if its worth getting graded ? Report this Post to the Staff

HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 25037 Posts	Posted 05/31/2023 5:51 pm to the Forum, Simonsaid! While that 55S LWC is in fantastic condition, the cost of certification would exceed its value. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19130 Posts	Posted 05/31/2023 5:54 pm Very nice example, but not quite enough to exceed MS66. Great album hole filler until better comes along. Decent photos. Report this Post to the Staff
nick10 Pillar of the Community United States 3207 Posts	Posted 05/31/2023 6:04 pm sure, post it in the grading subforum Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/31/2023 6:07 pm Definitely not worth sending in for grading. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
jpsned Pillar of the Community United States 2200 Posts	Posted 05/31/2023 6:12 pm Wow! I'd be doing back flips if I found that inside a roll. Very pretty! Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 05/31/2023 6:24 pm Simonsaid, As a general rule; a coin needs a minimum retail value of $150 to justify all costs involved in sending it in. Here is a link on grading...https://www.PCGS.com/photograde/ Here is a link on values; http://m.numismedia.com/rarecoinprices.htm John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95238 Posts	Posted 05/31/2023 9:03 pm That coin is in exceptional condition, but not high enough grade to warrant a slabbing for it, unless you just want it in a slab for some reason, however don't expect it to raise the value to cover the cost of grading.. 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
jbuck Moderator United States 187934 Posts	Posted 06/01/2023 10:44 am to the Community! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Hordfest Valued Member United States 208 Posts	Posted 06/01/2023 12:29 pm No chance at MS67 which is what you would need to get to justify slabbing this from a commercial value. There is a pretty prominent nick on the forehead, a weird discoloration and maybe slight scratch on the right field on the obverse, and then the reverse is fairly scratched and nicked as well. So even if you get like MS65 you are looking at $10-$15 which is going to be a net loss even at ANACS. MS66 $20-30 on ebay but after grading fees, shipping, and ebay fees, an MS66 doesn't really make money either. You would need an MS67 and I don't see that coin getting there personally. Edited by Hordfest 06/01/2023 12:30 pm Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19935 Posts	Posted 06/01/2023 6:08 pm Sadly, you can see some evidence of wear. The cheek and jaw are flattened. Still an EXCELLENT find! AU-53 Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Edited by BadThad 06/01/2023 6:09 pm Report this Post to the Staff
panzaldi Bedrock of the Community United States 18649 Posts	Posted 06/03/2023 1:07 pm with badthad I think the coin shows signs of circulation. low to mid AU. two reasons to grade a coin 1. you have a rare coin and need it authenticated and preserved 2. the coins value is at least $150 and you are planning on selling it neither of which you have here Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36684 Posts	Posted 06/12/2023 1:19 pm Some rubbing on the high points, AU-58. Report this Post to the Staff
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