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Are Brown Lincoln's Limited to a High-Grade of MS66?

The population reports do not show any MS67 Brown Lincoln's.

Is it possible for a Lincoln Cent to grade MS67? If so, what would be the criteria for such a gem?

Thanks!

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  • << <i>The population reports do not show any MS67 Brown Lincoln's.

    Is it possible for a Lincoln Cent to grade MS67? If so, what would be the criteria for such a gem?

    Thanks!

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    Hi OneCent,

    The PCGS Official Guide To Coin Grading and Counterfeit Detection does not specifically exclude Brown coins from the MS-67 level, but it does have this to say about the eye appeal of copper coins:

    "The grades of MS/PR-67 and higher must have good or great eye appeal. An MS/PR-67 coin with poor eye appeal is an oxymoron, since it will not receive a lofty grade unless it contains minimal marks, has booming luster or reflectivity, and has a great strike, thus, positive eye appeal."

    Since eye appeal is a significant part of any grade, it is unlikely that a Brown Lincoln Cent will ever be graded MS-67 or higher.
    Ron Guth
    President
    PCGS CoinFacts - the Internet Encyclopedia of U.S. Coins
    www.CoinFacts.com
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