Grade Two 1939-S Lincoln Cents...
Tyler1924S
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I was getting some 64RD's on the first one, so I decided to grab another one out of a 2x2 album & throw it up. The new one is below this first one. Thanks!
COIN #1
Here is a 1939-S Lincoln Cent for your grading consideration. There are two views, using different lighting. The line at the N of ONE, which can be seen on the second reverse pic, is raised (very slight die crack extending from B of PLURIBUS). As always, thanks in advance for any grading input!
COIN #2
A better strike than the first one.
COIN #1
Here is a 1939-S Lincoln Cent for your grading consideration. There are two views, using different lighting. The line at the N of ONE, which can be seen on the second reverse pic, is raised (very slight die crack extending from B of PLURIBUS). As always, thanks in advance for any grading input!
COIN #2
A better strike than the first one.
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Comments
<< <i>Lacking some detail on the face & bust? >>
I notice my 38-S's & 39-S's always seem to have that look for some reason.
Nice coin tho !!!
edit: coin #2 66 RD
MS65 RD...
<< <i>MS64 RD...
MS65 RD... >>
i concur.
60 years into this hobby and I'm still working on my Lincoln set!
#2: 65-66
I agree here that the first has a weak strike and that coin #2 has a much stronger one. I like #2 much better.
Coin 2: 66RD
I would definitely suggest submitting that second one to PCGS, it's about as clean and well struck a coin as I've seen for that era. Depending on the luster, I honestly wouldn't be shocked to see it in a 67 holder.
Sean Reynolds
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I most agree with Sean on my two examples. My COIN #2 is in an album where I have it graded "MS-65", but if submitted, I believe it's an easy 66. As far as COIN #1 (if cracked from the Numistrust 66RD slab), I would put it in an album & record it as MS-64. However, I believe that coin would make PCGS 65RD. The worst thing going on with it is some reverse chatter. There are 66RD examples below with strike issues.
In the first two pics (not great quality, ebay & Teletrade), we have weak obverse coins (to the point that the 2nd 9 is weak). Also, plenty of reverse chatter on the first with obverse field hits at 2 & 8 o'clock. Also, both have somewhat weak reverses with particularly weak right wheat ears.
The next two coins (Heritage archives) both have somewhat soft reverse strikes with some discoloration noted on the first one.
<< <i>IMO those both are PCGS mistakes.....66? TT is the dumping ground for mistake slabs >>
Here's another one from TT. My feeling is that PCGS likes the lighter red color (I call "fresh out of the roll color" & prefer it as well). The color they were when minted, before they turn a darker red (then, eventually, Red/Brown). I think they may sometimes add a point for it. I could be way off base on that, but I doubt it.
Here's a '38-S I have with the lighter red color, as compared to the dark red of the last Heritage '39-S posted.
<< <i>not thats a sharp Lincoln, WOW !! >>
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