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Q. I am a novice coin collector and have a question about the 2017 first "P" Lincoln cents. I know a lot were produced, but not a lot really graded. Would it be worth to invest in a higher grade , like a ms 69 ? They are not cheap and very few out there. I did some of the mspl ones too. I also collected the 2019-W, first W in MS70, FDI, Bass signed Thanks.

Asked by Mark Douglas Grams on Jan 27, 2023

I would never grade a coin that common, or pay for one in a holder. I use grading for rare coins that might otherwise be counterfeit; or coins that are very valuable and have a big jump in value, like one that goes from $1,000 to $4,000 in MS63 v. 64. I can't think of a bigger waste of money than holdering modern coins made in huge numbers. The reason many aren't graded is that it's not a smart move. You could take the same money and buy a whole roll! And holders take up room, too. There, you have my opinion!

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