Lincoln Cent Grading Question

SteveL · April 28, 2005 3:41AM

How does a finger print on a Red MS coin affect the grade. I am looking at a 09S VDB and not very good at grading coins. The coin dealer said it was a 63 or 64.

Russ · April 28, 2005 3:44AM

It depends on how large and how visible the print is. Is it in a main focal area? Tucked away and hard to see at first glance? If the dealer says the coin is MS63 to MS64, and it is not already holdered by a reputable grading service, my advice would be to run the other direction - fast.

Russ, NCNE

ss350camaro · April 28, 2005 3:49AM

<< How does a finger print on a Red MS coin affect the grade. I am looking at a 09S VDB and not very good at grading coins. The coin dealer said it was a 63 or 64. >>

ask him to send it in to PCGS for certification and slabbing. If it comes back in the grade range he told you then buy it.

ss350camaro · April 28, 2005 3:50AM

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SteveL · April 28, 2005 3:57AM

Russ

Thanks for the answer Russ. The print can be seen on Lincolns jacket and in the field in front of his face.
The reverse looks good. No prints or marks.

Russ · April 28, 2005 4:00AM

<< The print can be seen on Lincolns jacket and in the field in front of his face. >>

That's probably good for a two point drop. But, the real issue here is that this is an expensive key date coin that is raw. It's likely the coin has problems that prevent it from being graded and authenticated. It is a purchase you should avoid.

Russ, NCNE

anoldgoat · April 28, 2005 4:05AM

Very good point Russ

SteveL · April 28, 2005 4:42AM

So I'm probably looking at a MS 60 coin. To bad, If I was to buy it anyway what would be a fair offer for it.

Steve

ss350camaro · April 28, 2005 4:51AM

<< So I'm probably looking at a MS 60 coin. To bad, If I was to buy it anyway what would be a fair offer for it.

Steve >>

Are you even sure it's authentic ?

Like i stated in my response above, (which you seemed to ignore) try to get the dealer to send it to PCGS for authentication and slabbing.

This is a higher end coin value wise and shouldn't be purchased raw unless you are 100% certain it's real.

Russ · April 28, 2005 4:55AM

<< If I was to buy it anyway what would be a fair offer for it. >>

Are you looking to get screwed?

Russ, NCNE

mdwoods · April 28, 2005 4:59AM

Russ is right. Even if it were authentic you would be better off looking for an example that is problem free. There are plenty of mint state 09svdb's around that are slabbed and attractive.

clackamas · April 28, 2005 5:11AM

A print is always going to be a negative and the TPG companies are going to be harsh on it, especially if it has not started to corrode the coin.

Shamika · April 28, 2005 5:17AM

If I see a finger print, I immediately down grade the coin to 64 tops. This is for copper and nickel coinage only.

TorinoCobra71 · April 28, 2005 7:37AM

<< How does a finger print on a Red MS coin affect the grade. I am looking at a 09S VDB and not very good at grading coins. The coin dealer said it was a 63 or 64. >>

All Right!! Im not the nOOb no more, you are

Welcome!

merz2 · April 28, 2005 7:39AM

As a Lincoln man,I would agree with the rest.There are many certified problem free examples of that paticular Key Date coin.

coinbuf · April 28, 2005 7:43AM

You would be wise to pass on this coin unless, as ss350camaro suggested, have the dealer submit it first.

Chris

STEWARTBLAYNUMIS · April 28, 2005 8:09AM

Are you looking to get screwed ?

Russ NCNE

This is a coin forum Russ. Behave yourself !!!

LMS

Russ · April 28, 2005 8:20AM

<< This is a coin forum Russ. Behave yourself !! >>

That's a good one coming from you Stewart.

Russ, NCNE

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