An interesting 1920 P Lincoln Cent - Would like help

MVC

Hi all,

I am looking for some thoughts on this 1920 P Lincoln Cent. Looking for comments on the rim on the obverse as well as what you can tell from the photo. The coin is a nice red. There are several areas of raised real little bumps/flecks. Hard to see from picture. The coin does not exhibit a smooth surface like other UNC type coins.

On the reverse, the "P" in "Pluribus" is a little mushy but not quite as mushy as shown.

Has anyone seen other coins like this?
Would PCGS grade this, and if so, would this be considered some sort of variety or error?

Picture of 1920 P Lincoln Cent


You can click on the picture to expand the image

WaterSport

Those wide rims are not unusual therefore not a variety. The bumps look to me like "orange peel" a texturing caused by the copper not being smoothed out or mixed correctly. Again, very common. PCGS would grade the coin, but I am thinking its a 63 Red or R&B because of its overall eye appeal.

WS

golfer72

Look at least 64 to me. Probably RB

MVC

Any idea on how the wide rims came to be that way?

mozeppa

its the very rare 1920 matte proof...only 2 known to exist!












I gotta quit sniffing glue.

lordmarcovan

Doesn't look unusual to me, but looks like a nice Lincoln, nonetheless.

MVC

Cool, now I can finally retire

yellowjacket

I agree with the others who have posted. It appears to have no unusual characteristics.
My guess, red or red/brown 64.
Garrow

ambro51

Wow, those big rims are really neat to see on an UNC coin. ive got a few in the ol whitmans that looked like that, I just thought it was wear but I guess not. Nice coin! Like it.

commonscents

My guess is 65 Red. They shouldn't deduct points for the "orange peel" finish because it is not post mint damage.

sanitarium1inmate

<< <i>My guess is 65 Red. They shouldn't deduct points for the "orange peel" finish because it is not post mint damage. >>


I agree about not deducting for the orange peel look. Looks like a nice coin possibly a ms64 rd, I bet it has a nice shine in person.