Possible 1976-S Kennedy Business Strike Clad? - Page 2

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Thulium Valued Member United States 295 Posts	Posted 02/23/2017 2:08 pm Quote: I do not think it is a proof. Check the bay for photos Yes--I know what modern unimpaired proofs look like, and I also know how much circulation can knock down the surfaces--and cameo of a proof. But in this case, I think I see the suggestions of cameo left on this coin. Below I've improved the contrast of the photo somewhat--look at the reflective quality of the bust vs. fields. However, I'd need to see the coin in-hand to feel more certain--I think that would clinch it. Edited by Thulium 02/23/2017 2:21 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Calvab New Member United States 12 Posts	Posted 02/24/2017 12:58 am ok - I did the tissue test... the coin of interest is third from the top (top two are 40%, bottom four are clad)... it appears to be clad: So, I broke the rules, with a soft cloth, I rubbed the coin a little... sure enough, it was covered with grease... It is definitely a clad proof!! I didn't rub off all of the grease... I didn't want to scratch the surface. Thanks all for weighing in! Edited by Calvab 02/24/2017 01:28 am Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189767 Posts	Posted 02/24/2017 1:57 pm An impaired proof is still a nice find. Thank you for sharing the results. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Calvab New Member United States 12 Posts	Posted 02/24/2017 9:22 pm I was really surprised how much the grease/haze made the coin look like a business strike. My Dad took this coin out of circulation in the late 1970's... it couldn't have been in the wild for more than a couple of years. Any chance this could have come from the mint this way? If only coins could talk! Report this Post to the Staff
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