Wheat Cents, Details Or Not Part 3, 1914-S

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HackerJC Valued Member United States 76 Posts	Posted 01/02/2026 5:25 pm Hello and thanks in advance for the help... this is part 3 of me learning how to identity "details" grade coins to help make better buying decisions. Someone busted ole Abe in the nose! I didn't see the damage to the nose when I first bought this at a coin show... curious if you all think it is extensive enough for this to be considered a "details" coin. Otherwise, I had it around VF-20 (but could be wrong there too). I might be starting to get a feel for it... The multiple hits on this makes me think "details"... like, if it were 1 ding maybe that would slide. But this look like 2 or even 3 in the same spot. Thanks again! Report this Post to the Staff

BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19930 Posts	Posted 01/02/2026 6:21 pm Nice example, wear/hits consistent with age. VF-25 Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73579 Posts	Posted 01/02/2026 9:20 pm It'll straight grade at VF. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10472 Posts	Posted 01/03/2026 12:31 am Minimal damage - straight grade "woody" type Lincoln Cent. Report this Post to the Staff
HackerJC Valued Member United States 76 Posts	Posted 01/03/2026 05:57 am thanks so far for the help, all! maybe I'm not getting it yet I like BadThad's "consistent with age" comment... perhaps that coupled with condition? like... for a VF you'd expect a ding or 2? It just happens to be in a bad spot on this one. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15383 Posts	Posted 01/03/2026 05:59 am IMO this should straight grade. If you have more of these to show please remove them from the 2x2 before taking the photo. The plastic distorts the image and could be hiding surface flaws. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36415 Posts	Posted 01/03/2026 7:23 pm Straight grade. Report this Post to the Staff
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