1968 Lincoln Cent Denver Mint Lincoln Memorial Cent

Gorgeous coin, I'd probably call that MS-64 RD but I'm not an expert on that. I don't see any doubling or anomalies though.

I believe that is part of the design. As to sending in:as a general rule a coin needs a retail value of at least $100 after slabbing to justify all costs involved in sending it in.
John1

I'll say MS-65RB.



to the CCF!

I see traces of circulation wear, most obvious in the fields and rims.

AU-58

as for grading your coin would need to get slabbed at 67RD or better. with that reverse there is no way it would grade that. without better photos I would be at AU58 or MS63

consider the following for having a coin professionally graded
two reasons to slab

1. its a rare coin that needs authenticated and preserved
2. you are planning on selling the coin and the cost of acquisition plus the grading fee's would warrant it without chewing up all your profit

it doesn't make sense unless a coin is worth $150 or more. most seasoned collectors don't even slab their coins due to the cost. you could expect to spend a minimum of $18 (economy grading) plus shipping/insurance per coin each way plus a subscription to a grading service. For instance PCGS charges a minimum of $69 for a subscription other subscription levels include grading vouchers though so you could reduce these costs. As you can see it really is not worth grading any average coin. NGC is little less expensive

if you are using a phone try this if you want a better assessment

1. if coin is in holder, remove coin from holder if possible
2. turn off flash
3. place coin on flat surface with indirect natural light. maybe a window sill in a cloudy day. Use a black or white background to avoid any reflective color
4. move phone about 3in from coin
5. zoom in using your fingers until the coin comes into focus and fills the cameras view finder. if your phone has a portrait selection use that and then press and hold on the coin in the view finder to AF lock it
6. hold phone steady. if you can't then place something on either side of the coin (like books) at that distance and lay phone between them. this will hold it steady and allow you to zoom and take the photo without any blurring

@Endlesslykcb Not worth the cost of slabbing.

Do not send this in for slabbing.