How to Choose the Right Lincoln Cents for Grading - High Grades Are More Valuable!

[@EivinSukoi]

Who are they to judge my coins , beauty is in the eyes of the beholder . Good vid , I am ready to submit a bunch of coins , it’s time to weed out the bad ones . I’ve kept a 1992 Lincoln cent , close AM , DDO , DDR , now I will have to put it under my microscope and check for these pesky carbon spots , or anything that will keep me from getting a high grade . Thanks .

[@derekclawson5707]

I've seen many cents with nicks and dents etc. that have recieved ms 66 and MS 67. The graders really grade strongly based on strike strength. Condition isn't everything but it helps. Same with exceptional toning

[@firstcavcoins3554]

I just scored 28 rolls of unc cents 1954-1980. I have narrowed them down to 50 coins. I found 3 1969 d no fg they look at least ms65. I am quite certain I have some here that are ms66+. They were in a safe for over 40 years! Wish me luck!

[@timothyfritz7019]

Just started coin roll hunting. Thank you for not dumbing it down. And thanks for the info.

[@williambrown2098]

The fact of the matter is these grading companies have particular people that they give unusually high grades too more often than not because they submit a lot of pennies I feel like they favor or show favoritism that's the only thing that would make sense

[@arnoldnewman9145]

Thank you for all the great educational videos I just started coin collecting and I’ve been both happy and sad with in the first day,I just wanted to thank you for sharing your experience with us!

[@Jillloveszumba]

Your knowledge knows no bounds. I would so love to see a video like this one, talking about Buffalo nickels and other silver coins as well. I'm learning so much from you and the grading is difficult for me to get a handle on. Maybe more grading videos in general? You should be nominated for a KZbin channel award! I would definitely vote for you. Thanks again.❤

[@light_bearer3580]

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[@toddhall3749]

That answered a lot of my questions. Thanks for your time and effort. Information is great. Thank you.

[@derekclawson5707]

Not every coin is created equal. The graders absolutely love thicker coins and stronger details than average. That is the key to exceeding the normal ms 65 wall

[@michaeldeem3110]

Learning alot shawn. Thank you for all your help. Your great and keep doing what you do. I really enjoy watching you and look forward to continuing to grow my collection.

[@josephyoung5049]

Finally..the best explanation anyone has given,that tells us what we can dream about or not. Thanks! for your expertise..jpy😊

[@crewnail1763]

Great topic, I have a pretty large collection of "better" Lincoln's I thought about picking out the best one's to possibly send in for grading. I am a little worried that they won't grade high enough to justify the expense.

[@guysumpthin2974]

How expensive?

[@alexgourdine4895]

Yes Partner, this information was very helpful in that I have yet to send out my first submission of coins, which I'm about to do, yet was having a difficult time deciding which should go first. Now I have a better idea. Thanks!

[@michellebufalo3592]

Great video! "Ironically," last night my Mother knows that I am into coins & my late Grandpa was a serious collector. She stumbled across a roll/clear tube of 1959 P with big letters UNC.,and the funny thing is, ....I am scared too even open them! haha one day I will & thanks to your video I will surely know what to look for! =D

[@dominickmarino6680]

Love your videos! I started stacking silver but I started to really enjoy the numismatic part of the hobby . Who doesn’t love a nice shiny penny right? 1936 D and 1938 D I have graded is Ms 66 65 and 64 . Thought that would be a nice jump but turns out they go for about 5 bucks a pop in those high grades . Lincoln’s are tough . I just saw your video on the 1931 s and I just bought one of those graded EF 40 from ANACS for 80 bucks. That’s what the coins worth so I can’t complain but my point is 50s and 60s are tough they don’t have any serious value unless they grade 67 or 68 .

[@vincentwagner6962]

I'm new to coin collecting and have a ton of change from over the years. I'm setting aside my best looking cents for grading. I'm worried that my my coins may get low grades. It sounds like many collectors have been disappointed with the grades their coins received. My question is - doesn't the grading institution list the reasons why the coin received its grade so we know what to look for next time.

[@lynnschmidt511]

Thank you, BlueRidgeSilverHound! Very informative again.

[@nickwaterhouse4039]

Awesome video. answered a lot of questions I had about sending coins in for grading.

[@claragamache3283]

Thanks, Shaun! Hope you are feeling better!!

[@Rustybucket303]

Thank you Shawn. I guess I'll have to buy uncirculated roll. I'm done for awhile.

[@chrisconner5439]

Blue, it would be extremely awesome if you made a video on the coins you felt like you were robbed on. I am trying to find some really nice example but..I see some freaky shit, especially with the lincoln cents!

[@vccoinsnevada]

Very good information BlueRidge! Hope this helps people out not to waste money on submissions 😊

[@scott27288]

Thanks BlueRidge your video reiterates why I have never submitted a coin for grading. The graders can assign whatever grade they feel like and still get to keep your money, whether that grade is accurate or not. That being said, if a person is happy with their collection thats what really matters. Take care & see ya in the next one.

[@pennyondime95]

Plus Coin Switching ! You are given them to Robbed you ! If your Coin Over Five Grands you are now in trouble

[@pennyondime95]

My 1995 Penny On Dime Planchet- ACG Mint. Year of Famous 1995 Doubled Die! They see in real time the Million US Dollars Coin 2 Full Complete Popular Dates 1995 w Mirror Proof Like! Trying to steal it from me in Baltimore Coin Show for a Couple Hundreds Dollars 💵! Bwahaha ! Enjoy the Coin Show and come back and leave your Coin here I am kind of Busy right now.. lol 😂

[@jrpcoins]

200k subs!!!!!! Congrats Blue Ridge silver hound 🎉

[@coinsearcher2matthewringen389]

Shaun, thanks again for the great content and all you do for the coin collecting community

[@thatonenoob7938]

one way to stay ahead of the game is find mint condition of your current year like 2021 and if you keep it mint ill be worth more in the future

[@rebeccagarrett2527]

just watched your video on the bulk coins and about on the grading I really learned a lot thank you very much I have a lot of coins the same and now I know a little bit more what to look for I really appreciate it thank you very much

[@karenholden1950]

Great information about grading coins Blue Ridge thanks again.

[@bryansauls4695]

Needed to see this one for sure!! THANKS

[@alancouch9387]

Thanks for the info Sean question the better the coin the better the grade but what about older pennies with toning versus Brown's red Browns that have a somewhat flawless image I've watched a lot of these videos and where it's been shown that these pennies that are in poor condition sell for decent money what's the pros and cons to those different types. Love your videos and very helpful information

[@steveunknown8407]

From what I get from this video usually not worth having a coin graded unless it is extremely valuable or an error coin.👍

[@bonjovirocks24]

Wow! Those coins are beautiful.

[@dalecannoy1874]

so when you say circulated grade value has to be AU or almost flawless in order to make it worth collecting.

[@azmetaldetector5918]

Good stuff. I sent some beautiful proof 60s and 70s nickels. All came back as either PR66 or 67.....

[@onealfitzgerald4245]

How about 1964 d nickels? Missing full steps but uncirculated. Maybe ms 65 or 66

[@charlesmoore5954]

Shaun I swear, many of the coins I see on PCGS website touting the highest grade do have carbon spots...not all of them but many, while I haven't sent anything in as you say it's so tough and going through change I've certainly found enough nice looking pieces I almost feel like it's based on preference toward the person...

[@derekclawson5707]

The reason behind this is they were stronger strike and deeper struck than average coins. That really is the key to it.

[@derekclawson5707]

So while they may have carbon spots, nicks and dents they still got thise higher grades just because of the strike strength.

[@jimmadden8368]

Thanks ! I really like this video !! Answered a lot of my questions about grading. I just took some coins off my send in list. 💥🥊 JIM

[@harrybond1485]

Shaun, I wish you had examined some Lincolns before 1934.I have all early red coins, and am on the fence about having the non key and semi keys dated.

[@ThrobRoss]

I am pretty new to this and I have been focusing on going through pennies and pulling the ones that are in excellent shape. Various dates from the 60s and 70s and looking great. Hoping to figure out if any of them are worth grading. I’m not doing this for money just for a hobby and to have a collection.

[@audreymuzingo933]

You know, the grading companies have their defenders and detractors, but I'd say this video right here highlights one inarguable fact: You do not get any explanation for your coins' grades, and I have yet to see any reasonable excuse for that. Considering how much these guys charge and how long they've been in this business , there is no reason they shouldn't have a simple rubric for scoring the various attributes and giving that as a printout or internet-accessible file for the customer (and anyone the customer may grant permission to see). If they developed an easy scoring template, the time added to grade each coin would be negligible, literally seconds and here I'll reiterate the money they make for each coin. The fact that they do NOT do this, the fact that a disappointed and puzzled customer has to ask around for someone to give them a (free) explanation..... in my opinion lends rock-solid weight to the detractors' disgust. Consistent, referencable scoring criterion would give a company the ultimate credibility that some hobbyists already grant them.

[@davycrockett4395]

Absolutely 💯 I don't think that could've been said any better for what we're paying they should at least explain why they took our money and what we need to avoid. Guess if they keep us guessing we'll keep sending them in while they get rich off of us.

[@audreymuzingo933]

@@davycrockett4395 Exactly. I used to teach high school, and I not only gave grades back with the rubric scoring shown, I gave them the rubric at the START of the assignment, so they they could basically know what grade they would get if they did each of the parts (depending on how well they did each part). There is a barely-comparable version of this on the PCGS website (and maybe others) but the wording is pretty vague, talks about 'this' factor in one grade but 'that' in another (no consistency), and only one photograph example for each grade. And some are toned, some not. it's just about worthless.

[@lkayh]

It would definitely help the coin owner understand what they missed so they know what to look for next time. BUT I suspect it would NOT help the grading company because it would give people something to argue about (“It’s not my fault it was a crummy strike-the coin is CLEAN!”).

[@audreymuzingo933]

@@lkayh It would be their fault for sending in a coin without considering its' crummy strike. I have no problem with the grading being 'whatever' criteria they want to use, but customers should have some idea what to expect, based on that criteria.

[@lkayh]

@@audreymuzingo933 I agree. I’m just saying sometimes when you give reasons for a decision, it gives people something to argue with, where if you just give your decision without explanation, they don’t know where to start.

[@valuvivao3434]

That's why many people don't send they coin for grading, because your coin is good condition coin, but thanks for your information two thumbs up.... 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇

[@hillofbeans2692]

Just had three pennies graded. I totally expected them to grade higher but each one was a MS 65 RB. One was graded as a "proof." I had no idea it was a proof coin. The proof graded MS 65 + Still I expected the grades to be higher. They must get some outstanding pennies.

[@princessnprincessinc]

Thank you for posting this! I am reading grading criteria (via Blackbook) but your demonstration REALLY opened my eyes! I had no idea grading was so brutal! I've only submitted 1 coin to NGC and I'm still waiting. It's over 100 years old and looks like it! It's a key date but Lincoln has practically no ear. I would have liked to see more examples of the wear on the design and some specifics about hair and flatness, but great video! I'm glad I didn't rush to send more for grading. mahalo

[@waynejones4005]

Thanks for the info bro. Now I know what they're looking for. Appreciated very much

[@jonathancsmelko2361]

Thanks for the education so far I have not submitted any coins for grading. I buy the coins that are already graded. I know that I will not make any money right away I enjoy collecting what I like and what I think will hold it's value.

[@jayp2447]

Hello. I recently found a 1963 no mint penny. Not rare but the color is great a was wonder if I could send you a picture and you could help me and let me know if it's worth sending in for grading

[@Drewmisley]

If there so fussy then how do u get the high grades? They choose a couple people who send the most coins? And by doing that they will also deter people from doing that. Eventually people will say whats the point!?

[@BAlvn-yr6ej]

it might be educational if you showed the slabbed coins you sent out that came back 64, 65, or 66 instead of just showing a series of problem coins without an attached grade.. it's funny because i was recently told that carbon marks aren't really supposed to affect the grade..you hear different things but showing coins that were actually graded would be useful.

[@timothypfaff2478]

Wonderful clip have allot of 50 and60 are like the video you show possible selleach at 7.50

[@MarkParsons-t4s]

Im working on my coins from the sixties first and I also have several of the same dates but thats not my plan I intend to go through mine agin and again in order to get the best of the best that I have i wouldn't think that when we are talking about coins of high valued like a lot of them i hope i van be lucky enough to hit on a few of them

[@maxvivendi8111]

Hello , my question would be Where does a MS67 become a + ?

[@michaeldeem3110]

I love lincoln cents. They are fun for me.

[@navagatingthroughthebeasts2908]

Beautiful coins either or

[@kimolson5736]

Thank you, this was helpful and now I know about carbon spots and streaks. Looking for videos on how to choose quarter quality (smooth and shiny or smooth but not shiny). Also, what does BU rolls mean?

[@donniegoodman8679]

Business strike Uncirculated

[@dominickmarino6680]

Brilliant uncirculated

[@emodx74]

Great video BRSH, excellent information!

[@gregmccoy8311]

Thank you for the video,just what i needed to see

[@terrywindham6318]

Large die cud on 1944 s in the wheat stalks, who would i send it to for true authentication.

[@rajkhanna3663]

Hi, bro I was collecting Lincoln cent for long now. Lately I came a cross 1 particular year I'm still very confused on the die in the years 1981. I have more than 2 dozen in the large die date in the year. But only 2 coin are small die date. If you can help me with this. Please and looking forward for your advice. Thank

[@Coindom65]

I have 23 rolls of 1959, 1959-D, 1974, 1974-D uncirculated pennies that I got from a bank back in the early 1990's. At the time I only opened a couple of the rolls so now I wondered how to proceed I still do not want to open the rolls until I know what I'm doing.

[@urshortnes51]

Thx for the info!! This one ill watch a couple or times

[@davycrockett4395]

That last coin looked pretty good. Quick question and anyone can answer this if they know it. Why does luster matter? Because I have a lot of 40s 50s and 60s that are in phenomenal shape however do to the coin being a "brown" or "red" or any business coin for that matter it's not going to carry that luster as a S. Sry I'm new to game but want to learn as much as possible if I should send my coin or not.

[@pamstarkey9761]

Thanks for verifying that carbon spots DO detract from the grade. Glad got microscope.

[@terrywindham6318]

Give us some information on high and low relief 1924 peace dollars.

[@linoritchie8344]

I have a 1960 D Large Date to me its absolutely beautifuland it has doubling front and back but im new to this is it worthit

[@PennyPincherCoins]

great question and video with a reply I have a question, when sending a coin can you add a coin thats graded number to compare with coin you send?

[@PureBlood42]

Another great video!!!

[@joshuahsimons9587]

U can see spotting better in lower light the brighter lighting kinda hides them

[@wklein8745]

How do you turn down the 2000's dated pennies shiny copper glare? Because to me, everything looks doubled.

[@gregorym2121]

Do they grade error coins, is that a thing?

[@sumdood2035]

Where do you get the pennies you submit? Do you just buy cheap mint coins and hope for the best? Do you pick them out from good pics online and pay more? Do you scour your local coin shop for the best coins in person?

[@militarycoinage2214]

I have a roll of 1961's that have a purple die splashes on then.

[@xmen3132]

Did you guys ever think maybe they're keeping the grade down on purpose.

[@riverflow8186]

that's also my question

[@tomsylvester8089]

Yes

[@foxperson3847]

Wouldn't be surprised if they did, it's a shame, but it is what it is I suppose

[@vinhennessy3885]

Thanks Shuan for this lesson

[@claragamache3283]

I am only seeing the ceiling?,?

[@JPGdesigngroup]

Thank you. Very helpful!

[@firstcavcoins3554]

I have about 50 1960-1970 cents to submit. Should I consider sending some into anacs first? Or ngc or pcgs. What's the best idea. I'll keep the top 10 I have for pcgs. Maybe I'll send a few in to anacs. I have a ms66+ to use as a comp and some of my coins definitely look better than the 66+ I have

[@JusZard]

Wow thank you honestly I thought I pulled a 1985 p right out of a roll I literally looked over the coin literally nothing on the coin other then 1 literally 1 carbon spot I’m upset the strike is amazing no die deterioration no nicks what so ever absolutely gorgeous but one carbon spot on the reverse I compared to pcgs and I believe my coin looks much better I see so many nicks and water spots as I call them and mine is free of them even under 20x but it has one carbon spot I think it would grade ms68. But it could be a 69 without the spot and who knows how much they would knock off because it’s on the memorial smh at least it’s not on the statue

[@arod7192]

Super helpful. Thanks.

[@livetoridecando]

It appears that I have an unstamped penny blank. Would this be worth anything?

[@larryhatfield3517]

How can I get a picture to you guys too tell me what it is. It looks like a midevil hammer struck piece of silver

[@billywestmoreland9224]

I will start picking my coins as soon as they come out of machine

[@Elaphae]

I'm still trying to discover how much it costs to submit a coin(s). Also if they increase the charge for a coin that gets graded. Rough times here and I can't just send stuff on spec. Looking at the official websites did not help much. A lot of useful information though.

[@Elaphae]

@Michael H02SW Thanks. That will limit my submissions. Might set up a web page to show images of those I think are different enough to submit. I have about 30 That I thought a more serious look.

[@rhondawheaton8303]

What the grade pgs address if you want to send them in. What's the cost.

[@valuvivao3434]

Thanks for your video information two thumbs up.. 😎😎😎😎😎

[@JourneyToTheTruthandTR]

Yet when you look at the grading examples (Morgan Stanley Dollars) provided on PCGS, it leads you to believe that a coin with nicks, scuffs or scratches can grade higher than a MS 66.

[@roy4243]

I've got a 1964 d red should I get it graded and how much does it cost to grade a penny

[@paulperea5350]

I think the older the coins the easier they are on coin. Seems teen's, 20's and 30's they go easier when it comes to spots. The newer they are the tougher one the grade. I never knew spots matter at all? I have ms69 with a few small little dots, not carbon but slight discoloration spots. I never knew if letters were close to rim they would get you. The one thing I notice is lack of consistency. I have seen coins at MS65 look better than 66. 1970-s small date is know for having some marginal looking MS66 in terms of light surface scratching

[@timothypfaff2478]

It did for me the got a the 1995 double bie graded at 65 I was hoping 66 it was close

[@raydowdy6914]

Also Blueridge does brown affect the grade?

[@JamesStewartRenfrew]

Hello Mr.BlueRidgeSilverhound, I’m a subscriber of great shows and videos. You have been educating me about coins for approximately 1.5 years. By your definition of “unique “, I strongly believe I have a 1971 coin that defines unique. I don’t know if you would be interested in speaking with me about it. I hope this is not inappropriate, I would like to speak with you privately about it if you are interested. Thank you, James

[@dennismcavoy860]

Wow thanks another great!😁

[@elangeldelamorur9990]

I was a victim of that grading with PCGS. if I have followed your videos and the type of coins. you have showed before I am very certain that I had send a ms 67+ Penny's, but unfortunately none of them were not even close to MS66 but 1 1955 d Lincoln cent. but I had a beautiful that most likely was a MS67 but when I got it back it wasn't the same coin I had send. a week later you showed a video on a 1955 D Lincoln cent were it sold for 2500. I was like mind was much better.. jejeje what a coincidence right! just thought I share this with you..

[@amandabarraza6688]

You are not the only one, I took pictures of the coins I submitted to PCGS and some of the ones I received back are not the same coins. The year is correct but not the coin. I called PCGS to report this issue and up until now, they have not respond to my calls or messages. That is BS that they take ur money and change your coins but they don't call you back on regards to any concerns or issues you have.

[@charlesmoore5954]

Amanda Barraza My grandma said to me, how do you know if they don't switch the coins? I couldn't think of a response both of you prove her right. I am so sorry to hear this happened to you both.

[@davidrollnietojr4256]

I have 1960 lincon penny 4sale and 1970 3pcs 1974d

[@steveteske3052]

Looking for information on a1941 nickel that has been struck on over the top of some kind of amusement park token, the nickel definitely came out of the mint ,I think someone working there, took the token out of their pocket and used it as a planchat.. anyone know anything????

[@Robert-ji3is]

I have a 1996 US quarter stuck in a silver nickel planchet

[@Nerdsplayingcards]

Buy a graded 67 coin bust it out of the slab then resubmit and see if it comes back same grade or lower

[@matthewgilmore5307]

thanx for that note !! or tip !!

[@tonyvilla6189]

How you Clean the Pennys.

[@tonizumpano7454]

Very very helpful.

[@alexgourdine4895]

Blueridge, when grading a coin that is being submitted as a variety, does the nicks and carbon spots still carry as much weight, lets say, as a coin that isn't being graded as a variety coin?

[@donaldgannon6294]

How are you polishing this coin that shiny because I know for its age it's browned once or twice. I would like to know how you get them shiny again so you could look at the surface better with a shiny or Surface instead of a dull brown or red surface because of the Aging.? Please do get back with me on that sir

[@showandgo]

If he can go through the coins so quickly and i am sure he can grade them on the spot, i don't know why grading companies take weeks to grade coins and on top of that charge confusing and enormous fees. I like slabbed coins if i can somehow avoid the process.

[@PureBlood42]

The long turn-around time is likely due to the fact that the grading companies are processing thousands, upon thousands of coins each month. Not only that, but all coins that are submitted to PCGS (and perhaps some of the other top grading services), pass through the hands of (perhaps) at least three graders throughout the process. Its not one person sitting at a desk, casually inspecting your coins. As for the cost of submissions, the top grading companies have many employees on payroll, costs associated with supplies, and just general operating expenses, including property taxes and other for-profit expenditures.

[@kittybuchter2721]

The coins you show seem obviously poor choices for submission