1969d "No FG" penny? 1 1

[Origami Master]

Is the "FG" gone enough for this to be considered the 1969d "No FG" penny?

[Coinbuf]

Looks like the tail of the G is still there, so in my opinion I would say no, I have no idea if that is what a TPG would say.

[Oldhoopster]

To bad about the corrosion, but I would put it in a 2x2.

Edited September 21, 2022 by Oldhoopster

[Origami Master]

you mean put it in a 2x2 cardboard holder?

[Oldhoopster]

On 9/20/2022 at 8:10 PM, Origami Master said:

you mean put it in a 2x2 cardboard holder?

Yeah, I think its a keeper even if the value is low due to the corrosion. Just my opinion others may feel differently

[Origami Master]

Ok, thanks

[DWLange]

I believe that will qualify as "No FG" at NGC. Bear in mind, however, that such minor die states carry very little premium value.

[Lem E]

On 9/20/2022 at 8:09 PM, DWLange said:

I believe that will qualify as "No FG" at NGC. Bear in mind, however, that such minor die states carry very little premium value.

I see several No FG coins accompanied by the floating roof. Are these usually found together on most of the No FG coins or are there multiple die pairs that struck these coins with some having the floating roof and some not? 

[Origami Master]

In my experience most of the pennies with a semi-floating roof also have a fairly weak FG

[GBrad]

On 9/20/2022 at 9:22 PM, Lem E said:

I see several No FG coins accompanied by the floating roof. Are these usually found together on most of the No FG coins or are there multiple die pairs that struck these coins with some having the floating roof and some not? 

Hello Lem.  I'll chime in here. The lack of (or missing) design elements is simply the result of an over-polished die. If a Cent is missing the FG, it should also be missing the "roof supports" since they are some of the lowest relief design elements on a LMC. I personally have never seen a true No FG Cent that did not have a floating roof.  

https://www.ngccoin.com/variety-plus/united-states/cents/lincoln-cents-memorial-reverse-1959-2008/815229/?page=1

Edited September 21, 2022 by GBrad