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VG08 Attributes..
   A moderately worn coin. Design will be clear but will be worn flat in most areas and lacking detail.

obverse - Lincoln's outline is clear. Ear and cheek detail is nearly flattened. Most of the basic folds in the coat will be visible. Some lettering may be flattened, but will be cleary visible. Rim will be complete. Date will be clear and completely visible. Mint mark (if any) may be flattened on early branch mint examples.

reverse - The wheat ears will show some detail around the grains, and about one half of the lines will be visible although not completely separated. The O in ONE CENT may show weakness on early branch mint cents.
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Focal area maps:
Lincoln cent obverse
Wheat cent reverse
Memorial cent reverse
Cent anatomy:
Lincoln cent obverse
wheat cent reverse
memorial cent reverse
Grading Guide for VG08

VG08 first photo example

   notes for the first VG8 graded cent
VG08 second photo example

   notes for the second VG8 graded cent
VG08 third photo example

   notes for the third VG8 graded cent 		 

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