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 …

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 …

May 19, 2012 · I do realize that even if the coin is not declared to be altered, they could also declare it inconclusive because of the damage in the mintmark area. So the results of the …

Professional Coin Grading Service has expanded its services in Europe with the opening of a new, larger submission center in Paris and the creation of the PCGSEurope.com web site …

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. …

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 …

Dec 16, 2017 · Do carbon spots on a coin qualify for a "Details" grade? My main focus here is on seller ethics. I always notate carbon spotting when I sell on eBay. Most sellers do …