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Pillar of the Community
United States
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When I first saw this coin, I figured it for a proof. Upon further examination, I feel the surfaces are that of a business strike coin- a very nice one too ! The field surfaces are not mirrored, they are more "matte" like than mirrored. I do not grade very many coins above MS-65, most any imperfections would preclude me from assigning anything over 65. After looking at this coin several times now, under varying degrees of magnification, I have yet to find a mark on this coin. Not a couple small hidden marks or one of any size- anywhere on this coin. Take a look and let me know what you think. You cannot see it well in the pics, but the steps on the reverse are all there, and very well defined. I am personally trying to convince myself it is an MS-67 with a shot at 68...what say you ? I am editing to include a couple closer shots of the surfaces of this coin so everyone can decide whether these are the surfaces of a proof coin or not.      Edited by InfiniteInterest
04/05/2009 10:01 am
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
10743 Posts |
Just my opinion, but I would say it has to be a proof, What ever it is it's a beauty.  And, for sure a MS-67 |
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Moderator
 United States
16694 Posts |
I don't believe it's a proof. Too satiny looking. Great looking LMC. Spotting on obverse and a reverse spot would keep this coin from an MS68RD grade. I'd say MS67RD for sure. Very nice! swcoin.ecrater.com
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
20038 Posts |
Oustanding coin! EDS, reverse cameo look, full steps.....why isn't this in my collection? LOL I don't think it's a proof either, in this year the proof fields are mirrored. If you want to sell or trade this coin, please send me a PM!
MS-67 RD
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1691 Posts |
Is there really a full steps designation for lincoln cents?
gorgeous mint struck coin...proof would have mirror like surfaces
on this coin you can see flow lines, making it a high MS grade(GEM)65+
Yours is probably MS 66 or higher...congrats!
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
673 Posts |
Thanks for your opinions, I graded this at the shop an MS-66 and put a 4 dollar price on it...it sat for two weeks, so I brought it home. I might just send this to a TPG when I can get a cheapie, I would like to know the "official" grade opinion ! The only reason I mentioned the steps Atlashealth is that many Mint State LMC's have mushy, ill-defined steps- and this one does not. I suppose maybe it is just a matter of time before a Full Step designation is given to LMC's. Sorry BadThad, what I buy I have thus far kept- this beauty is not going anywhere soon. I think there was another one nearly as nice, if I can find it-you'll be the first to know. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1454 Posts |
MS-67RD for sure. Don't know if I could go much higher. Seems the dies are worn? Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't see much detail in the beard, it's just a mass. The hair is lacking definition as well. The steps on the reverse do appear to all be there. There does seem to be a little definition lacking to either side though. It's a very nice looking LMC nonetheless. Could have come out of a mint set? I have to agree with the consensus though, it's definitely not a proof. How did you come by the coin if I may ask? |
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