Opinions: Will PCGS Grade or Body Bag this 1999 AM Wide Lincoln Cent ?

Yachtsman

I have recently acquired a 1999 Wide AM Lincoln Cent that has some contact marks on the rim of the coin and also has some spots on the surface of the coin as well. I am concerned about what PCGS might allow regarding rim marks before they consider the mark to be a rim dent or rim nick disqualifying the coin from being encapsulated. I am also concerned about what results the spotting may cause in regards to PCGS returning it without encapsulation. I am on day two (2) of a seven (7) day return policy, and need to accurately assess the PCGS worthiness of the coin to decide whether to return it or not. Please view photos included and provide feedback if you have a comment to share. Also, any grade prediction if you feel that it would not get Body Bagged.

Thanks so much. Yachtsman

P.S. Please disregard last photo.






1999 AM Wide Lincoln Cent Photos

66RB

I don't think the rim nicks are big enough to cause it to be bodybagged.

I do think that it will grade 62-63RD, maybe 64, depends how bad the spotting is in hand...

GoldenEyeNumismatics

looks certifiable to me

mozeppa

pvc damage or corrosion.

bb.

Rampage

I think it will grade. The green spot does bother me a bit, but the rim marks are fine and common. Can the green spot be removed with acetone?

Manorcourtman

Relax dude! MS63-4 all day long. I'd bet on it.

TwoSides2aCoin

lots of carbon spots and evidence of minor circulation. I have one of two AU58's, unless the pop guide changed at PCGS since I last checked. It looks good enough for that grade.

Manorcourtman

<< <i>lots of carbon spots and evidence of minor circulation. I have one of two AU58's, unless the pop guide changed at PCGS since I last checked. It looks good enough for that grade. >>



UNC all the way. I made several of the 67's. This coin is a no doubt 63-4.

Yachtsman

Bump

tightbudget

Should grade

lordmarcovan

<< <i>UNC all the way. I made several of the 67's. This coin is a no doubt 63-4. >>

I can agree with 63.

Yachtsman

Thank You All for your comments and grade estimates. Your participation is truly appreciated. I sent this coin out to PCGS yesterday, (September 19, 2007), and will render the results when PCGS completes the process. Best Regards to all.
Yachtsman

TwoSides2aCoin

taking bets on the grade ?


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Yachtsman

Thank You To Those Of You Who Previously Rendered Comments Concerning The Possible PCGS Grade Of My Raw 1999 Wide AM Lincoln Cent. The Results Are Shown In Picture Number Six (Last Picture).

Anyone Who Has Not Yet Seen The Pictures May Want To Try Their Grading Skills Out On The First Five Pictures.

Thanks Again!
PCGS Reuslts On Picture Six

57loaded

thanks for the update!

what are the diagnostics for this attribute?

seanq

Wow, you did well. I saw the obverse photo and from the sheer number of dark spots I never would have guessed higher than 64RD.


Sean Reynolds

commoncents05

Ok after looking at the result, it is clear that the spotting is not as bad in person as it looks in your photo. Nice score!

-Paul

NumisOxide

Nice!

tahoe98

coinman420

nice grade. i had doubts because of the carbon spots.

did you find it in circulation or buy it?

Yachtsman

Hello coinman420,
I would have been in my glory if only I could have uncovered this one in a search, but an ebay auction was my only conquest. However, I am extremely pleased with the PCGS results. I purchased it from someone who stated that they found it while roll searching about a year ago. I guess there are a few still floating around out there.
Regards,
Yachtsman