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 photographs. A note …

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 Indirect Design …

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 based on the …

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 the reverse of the coin.

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 receiving …

May 19, 2012 · Andrew brings up a good point regarding the assessment of the coin based on the pictures, which aren't of optimal quality, and can make attribution by photos frustrating or even …

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 it back into …

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. In the past, …

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 our grading …

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 …