It's been a while since I've done a GTG. 1909 Lincoln Cent **GRADE IN FIRST POST**
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65BN.
MS65BN based on the photos. If the surfaces are a little more/less clean or if the lustre is a bit stronger or weaker, I could see 64-66, but I'd be surprised if it were outside of that range.
65BN
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66BN
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66BN
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66bn
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66BN
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MS65+BN and I think that a very pretty coin.
MS 65 BN.
66+ BN
I like your enthusiasm! But I hate to burst your bubble - PCGS pop report shows no 66+ BN (and only 1 65+ BN @keets )
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I try not to look at pop reports when guessing.
It's a good thing you have me around then
I tend not to guess "+" on anything since there seem to be very few for all types and grades
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65BN
My current "Box of 20"
Looks 66BN to me.
Lance.
When I saw the picture I immediately thought 66... and the BN is automatic. Cheers, RickO
65BN
66
I'm in the 65BN camp. Nice coin.
63/64. Something on shoulder hidden in the dark. Can’t see it well enough on the pic to accurately grade it
I am gonna swim against the tide and say 64BN, I see a lot of marks on the reverse that could hold it back.
Sean Reynolds
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66 BN
I believe it to be a 65BN but it so attractive I will guess 66BN. Beautiful coin.
Jim
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65BN
Nice look.
I like it as a 66 BN
Attractive coin👍
I love it! 65BN?
ms66bn and a lovely early die strike!
66BN
pretty.
Nice looking wheatie. 65+ BN.
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65 bn
66 BN. Nice coin!
65 BN
I agree with 63/64 but I see the coat, lapel and tie as ok. The beard and hair around the ear look like detail has been lost.
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66 was my first thought. so I'll stick with that. I could see it as a 65 as well I suppose.
BN, of course
Nice looking example!
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PR64
Rims look sharp, struck quite well, color similar to color I have seen on other matte proofs and just my guess
Your observations are correct and attest to how nice this coin is. I too have seen matte proofs similar in color, but unfortunately it's not a proof. Thank you for playing along. I will reveal the grade later this afternoon.
Thanks to all that posted. My feeling is that it's mighty nice for a 64.
It is but between the marks on the shoulder and the fact that BN copper often tends to mute the luster its hard to get grades MS65 and above. I like it and who knows with gradeflation it could grade as a 65 someday.
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Thank you coinbuf. Just so there's no misunderstanding, I'm not saying that this is better than a 64, I'm saying that to me it has great eye appeal for a 64 and I'm happy to have it in my collection. I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
I'm in total agreement with you, I have a similar coin in an ANACS holder at the same grade, BN copper is very beautiful.
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