Lincoln wheat How to Determine the Value of Your Lincoln Wheat Pennies through Grading"

Lincoln wheat How to Determine the Value of Your Lincoln Wheat Pennies through Grading

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here are old pennies lined up and ranging in grade from good condition to a very collectible uncirculated grade Lincoln scent let's start with the notable and in demand uncirculated grade importantly this coin never entered circulation the result nowhere to its surface additionally original unbroken mint luster remains anywhere to the surface would quickly disrupt this delicate luster first noticeable on the high points of the design here is a close-up view of the coin as the light is moved luster remains unbroken as it radiates across the entire surface Lincoln's cheek and beard are high areas and would quickly lose shine if worn inspect this area first to help confirm your coin is still in the uncirculated grade where from circulation dulls copper and removes mint luster an uncirculated Lincoln scent is a stunning coin sought as a collectible and a prized addition to a collection tops in value the qualify is uncirculated luster must remain complete look closely at Lincoln's cheek and front of beard also the Leading Edge of the fold in his coat these are the areas prone to early wear and would dull quickly on the reverse lettering of one cent remains lustrous as well as the grains within the wheat stalks additionally luster is complete across the field below the lettering moving to the next coin here is a Lincoln cent in the extremely fine grade after a coin spends just a short time in circulation wear begins to remove the highest points Additionally the bright copper luster Fades and turns to a light tan to Brown wear has removed some metal however most of the small fine details do remain Lincoln's hair shows minor wear but leaving the curls still well defined full separation remains between his cheek and jawline with just small wear points the front edge of his coat is worn in a small narrow band the reverse is a little easier to grade first check the fine lines at the end of the wheat ears if fully separated it indicates your coin is likely an extremely fine example next confirm all wheat grains are complete with no merging Additionally the fine inner and outer lines of the wheat stalk are visible next to judge is a moderately worn wheat cent in fine condition many dates in this grade are valued quite High notably the early mint marked issues this remains an important grade to judge carefully notice that despite where Lincoln's hair remains well detailed although high spots are worn his cheek and jaw are flattened somewhat and now a smooth area appears above the ear on the reverse there is still ample detail a few of the lines at the end of the wheat stock have merged however in fine condition some must remain separated grains of wheat are now flat but distinct and here is a subtle point to notice the wheat ears still retain a raised and fullness to their design last coin in line to judge is an example graded as good condition many details of Lincoln's portrait have merged from an area above his ear through the cheek and jaw hair definition remains at the top of his head and the major folds in his coat remain turning to the reverse lines at the ends of the stalks have merged most of the wheat grains are now missing if an occasional detail of the grains are visible your coin is solid for the grade importantly all lettering is distinct however some merging at the top of the rim is possible still a distinctive looking Lincoln scent now let's line them all up together and the subtle differences in condition determining a coin's grade begin to appear take your time with these old pennies

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