Carbon spots and Lincolns.....

psxchelly

How much do tiny carbon spots affect the grade of Lincolns from the 70's? I also want to know the same about large carbon spots.

I have seen some PCGS graded coins where tiny spots still received a pr69dcam... cant say the same about bigger carbon spotted coins.

see ya!
michelle

homerunhall

Hi Michelle...I don't think MS/PR Lincolns should have any carbon spots. Any that do are either mistakes or the spots have appeared after the coin was in the holder. Carbon spots are a definite negative for copper coins.

David