1971 S Proof Lincoln Cent Differences

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gsp193 Pillar of the Community United States 975 Posts	Posted 03/22/2022 11:22 pm I am trying to understand the differences between these two 1971 S proof Lincoln Cents. I know usually one coin per thread but since this is a comparison hopefully this will be ok. The first cent seems to have more detail on the outside of bowtie, a line down the throat to the bowtie, less detail on the vest and a smooth underside of lower jaw. (Also a possible RPM.) The next one seems to have a beard on underside of bottom jaw, more detail on vest, less detail on bowtie. So my questions are.. #1-Is the first one considered the re-engraved bowtie? #2-Are both considered strengthened lower throats #3-Or are they both completely normal just from different dies. I have been looking at Variety vista design varieties and am trying to figure out what is normal. Thanks for any help in advance. Report this Post to the Staff

Spence Moderator United States 34458 Posts	Posted 03/22/2022 11:50 pm Quote: I know usually one coin per thread but since this is a comparison hopefully this will be ok. Yep this is not a problem at all. Sorry that I can't answer your questions though. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
bugil46 Pillar of the Community United States 579 Posts	Posted 03/23/2022 06:10 am Yep Not much help here either. Sorry Report this Post to the Staff
gsp193 Pillar of the Community United States 975 Posts	Posted 03/23/2022 08:06 am Thanks Spence and bugil46, I appreciate you looking anyway! Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8846 Posts	Posted 03/23/2022 08:55 am It would appear that your first coin is ODV-028 and the second is ODV-027. There would appear to be two different reverses for these dies, as well, RDV-002 and RDV-008. Obverse: http://www.varietyvista.com/01b%20L...arieties.htm Reverse: http://www.varietyvista.com/01b%20L...arieties.htm -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
gsp193 Pillar of the Community United States 975 Posts	Posted 03/23/2022 09:25 am Thanks -makecents- that is what I was thinking but they just looked a little different so wanted to make sure. (ie-The distended jugular vein, (well could be) and lines in the outer bowtie did not look the same on first one) I appreciate it! Report this Post to the Staff
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