Welcome to the Lincoln Cent Forum Grading Guide. This guide was written and compiled by forum member jallengomez. Special thanks to RLM’s Cents for donating many of the …

PO-1= Poor (grading standard) See our grading guide Here. PCGS= Professional Coin Grading Service PCI= Photo-Certified Coin Institute PF= Proof; see also PR PIDT= Progressive …

May 27, 2018 · If the coin was in perfect shape meaning no nicks, dings, wear, etc. it might be worth it but, that is a common year and somebody probably had it in a collection and released …

An off center strike will show an offsetting of the image on both sides of the coin, and may be misshapen and elongated. Off-center strikes are popular errors and do command a premium …

Face Value: The actual amount written on a coin or note that it is worth. Collectible coins usually have a numismatic value exceeding their face value. Fair: A coin grading standard of 3. See …

Jan 15, 2012 · A coin exhibiting a soft strike in uncirculated condition will generally grade no higher than MS64. The two areas where Lincoln cents will show a soft strike first are both on …

Feb 14, 2012 · The original color of a Lincoln has long been a concerning matter- plenty of people alter the luster or tone of a cent in an attempt to improve the coin or fool a prospective buyer. …

Sep 26, 2012 · I found this article and thought it would be something for the newer collectors to reference in respect to a great explanation about grading. I had purchased rolls and when …

Mar 30, 2017 · What if one is worth only 100.00 but the other for whatever reason is worth 10,000. The value of your coin will change your grading fee with most TPGs once you pass different …

Mar 9, 2012 · The way coins are graded until recently, used to differ from grading company to grading company. ANACS and NGC historically would "Details" Grade problem coins with …