1919 woody
Jesserwauto
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So I assume this coin would grade pretty high. But I showed it to two dealers. One said woody’s have no extra value as they are not recognized and said it’s worth 5 bucks. The other said eye appeal can make it worth a bunch especially as he thought it was a high grade coin and it could be worth a lot. . Every time I try to learn and show things to “experts” I get such varying opinions. I’m lost. lol. 
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Both of them are correct.
If the second one was making a serious offer of $5, take it.
Always nice to see them with original mint luster.
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Those are some great photos!
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The coin looks MS and looks RB. It is worth more than the $5 estimate, based simply upon the images supplied in the first post, but I don't think it is all that high a grade and isn't worth tons of money. My guess, again based upon the few images in the first post, is MS64RB.
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That’s where I’m getting confused. First coin dealer said it’s AU. Second one said it’s very very nice and possibly could grade ms66 and with the added eye appeal it’s a special coin. Im not saying it is or isn’t and Im not super concerned with monetary value as this is just a fun thing. Im just trying to understand what’s what. I inherited a large collection of coins and talking with “experts” has been unbelievably confusing. I was offered 1800 for my Morgan collection by a shop, then 8500 by another shop. Same with this coin. Two wildly different opinions. Here are a couple close ups
I really like the coin. I'm guessing 64RB or 64BN.
FWIW: Not sure why, but this date/MM often comes exceptionally well struck with clean surfaces.
Nice looking cent and your photos are good.
I'd value it at $25.00, raw.
peacockcoins
I'm in the AU camp. And MS-66 is laughable based on those pics.
Looking more closely at recent eBay sales, braddick's $25 estimate could be reasonable. Here's one that looks nicer to me, and sold for $15: https://www.ebay.com/itm/145985130818
If you have two shops that consistently offer wildly different prices, you know for sure where not to sell your coins.
The latest pictures show < shaped hits on the side of Lincoln’s forehead and also another mark on Lincoln’s cheek. Those bring the grade down quite a bit. In the first pictures I can’t see those. So I don’t think it’s a 66 for sure, but not sure har far down those marks would lower the grade
Mr_Spud
I think the hit to the forehead is gonna hold it back. Otherwise it's very nice as an AU. IMO. Good luck
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Abe looks sharp.
If a dealer offered you 8500 for your Morgan’s, then they need to be sent off for grading as they could be worth a lot more. Sorry for your loss.