1978 S Lincoln Head Cent, Is It A Proof?

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Artistdwayne New Member United States 19 Posts	Posted 03/19/2018 5:42 pm Hey all, seen this in some change I got back at the store and noticed it has a mirror like surface. Is this a proof coin? Does have some surface scratches on the obverse.Sorry about the light. It is very reflective. Report this Post to the Staff

ratman4762 Pillar of the Community United States 2528 Posts	Posted 03/19/2018 5:43 pm yes. it is a proof. Report this Post to the Staff
Debrajc Pillar of the Community United States 4211 Posts	Posted 03/19/2018 5:46 pm Dwayne...yes, it is now known as an impaired proof, since it has been out in circulation. Congrats on finding one in the wild and recognizing it. Report this Post to the Staff
Crazyb0 Rest in Peace 10197 Posts	Posted 03/19/2018 5:48 pm It is and will remain a proof coin, called "impaired" proof now because its been damaged in circulation, grading as PF50 Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 193832 Posts	Posted 03/19/2018 5:49 pm Yes, most definitely a proof. Nice find! 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
aristarchus123 Pillar of the Community United States 1696 Posts	Posted 03/19/2018 6:48 pm Nice find! Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 03/19/2018 7:11 pm to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15803 Posts	Posted 03/19/2018 7:22 pm to the CCF ... ... this is a impaired proof coin ... meaning a proof issue that was released into circulation. Nice find. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34525 Posts	Posted 03/19/2018 8:55 pm @AD, first welcome to CCF. Second, it is probably worth it to save this coin in a 2x2 for protection from further damage. Nice find! "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
Artistdwayne New Member United States 19 Posts	Posted 03/19/2018 9:04 pm Thank You to everyone, I had seen that alot of coins with a mirror like surface is a proof coin. I just had to be sure. Thank You Again for the outstanding comments. Dwayne Report this Post to the Staff
jack jeckel Pillar of the Community United States 5225 Posts	Posted 03/19/2018 11:16 pm If the date is 1978 and it has an S mint mark it HAS to be a proof. Proof is a strike, not a grade. Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 20021 Posts	Posted 03/19/2018 11:57 pm Proof....COOL FIND! Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
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