Nice little RB Lincoln

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Here's a purty little 1919 Lincoln, graded MS65RB in a rattler holder. Love the obverse: color, strike, luster, are all superb. Reverse is somewhat muted and has very light spotting (but not carbon flecks/spots, just toning discoloration). Both sides are virtually mark free, in fact, this coin has fewer marks than any Lincoln I've ever owned, and zero marks of signficance. I am really tempted to send this one back for regrade (and TrueView, of course).

Anybody out there think this should be in a MS66RB holder? Is the so-so reverse enough to keep it out of that grade, even though marks are almost nonexistent?

coinbuf

1919 is one of those dates with lots of nice examples, hard to judge the luster from the huge pics but the surfaces and strike look good enough for the chance. I have been out of the game somewhat the last couple of yrs but the price difference was'nt that great from 65 to 66 for a RB, in reality you can make most of that up with the rattler prem. If it were me I'd leave it alone.

ricko

Judging from the pictures, I would say leave it as is... not likely to go 66.... could always send it for a bean though. Cheers, RickO

DAM

I think it would 66.

But, I also agree with coinbuf. Unless the spread between 65 and 66 is significant (and I don't believe it is for '19) I would leave it alone. You'll likely eat up the difference in grading/postage/ins fees.

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illini420

I say very little chance of an upgrade to 66RB. Just doesn't seem to have that pop and bright luster from these photos that you typically see on coins grading 66 and up. Also, you can see very small bits of carbon on the surfaces, not enough to hurt the eye appeal, but I think it's enough to limit the grade.

That said, it's a pretty coin and when you're ready to sell someone will pay a premium for the old holder anyways, I don't think it's worth losing the old holder in this case for the chance at a 65+ or 66.

bolivarshagnasty

I'd vote to leave it in the holder as it may not upgrade. This example is in a 64rb holder for comparison. Shag

acloco

Your 65 is a 65. Obverse is exellent, just a hint weak in the beard....and I mean barely.

The 64 of Shagnasty should be in a 65 holder.

lasvegasteddy

<< <i>Your 65 is a 65. Obverse is exellent, just a hint weak in the beard....and I mean barely.

The 64 of Shagnasty should be in a 65 holder. >>


ditto...great examples...

CoinDogs

I'd say 64 ish

lkeigwin

It's a solid 65, IMO. And should green bean. But I don't think it will upgrade.

1919 comes in high grades and commands relatively low prices. I have a 66RD PCGS pegs at $500, while a 1920 is $1000 and a 1918 is $1600.

The spread at RB between 65 and 66 is around $100. Not a great gamble with grading money.
Lance.

WaterSport

Sorry, no 66 IMHO.

WS

Cam40

whats the latest phrase?
something about, dogs sleeping..

johnny9434

ms 65 try to get a bean with it

1Mike1

I would say not enough luster to make the 66. I would leave it as is. Not really sure what the green bean would do for it except spend more of your money.

lusterlover

<< <i>I would say not enough luster to make the 66. I would leave it as is. Not really sure what the green bean would do for it except spend more of your money. >>



I agree on the luster comment. Definitely not 66 worthy. If you feel strongly, try going for a gold bean first.

Unless that's a fingerprint on the reverse of Shag's coin, I think his is gold bean worthy.