What Makes A 1969 S One Cent Special?

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mrsteribery New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 10/11/2021 10:09 am So please tell me, as an armature collector still- what's the history of the 1969 s proof One Cent? Report this Post to the Staff

JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21624 Posts	Posted 10/11/2021 10:23 am to the CCF Your 69S is a business strike, not a proof with over 544 million struck. Report this Post to the Staff
mrsteribery New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 10/11/2021 11:09 am Thanks! So what's the difference between proof and business strikes and how can I tell if I find a proof? Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 10/11/2021 11:10 am to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
JTCC Pillar of the Community United States 797 Posts	Posted 10/11/2021 11:51 am It's easy to tell if a coin is a proof, a proof coin will have a reflective(mirrored as they say)surface, and a cameo finish. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96989 Posts	Posted 10/11/2021 2:48 pm Please see the 2 photos On the left is a business, on the right a proof 1969-S coin Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19963 Posts	Posted 10/12/2021 4:54 pm 1969 was the first year for a new master obverse hub. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
Erscolo Valued Member United States 425 Posts	Posted 10/14/2021 3:38 pm The "S", it is short for SPECIAL. Report this Post to the Staff
mrsteribery New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 10/22/2021 12:18 pm Thanks guys! I'm attempting to write articles on coins. I enjoy writing and I enjoy collecting. So be prepared for lots of other questions to come lol, I trust collectors more than Google #128516; If anyone wants to help me out with facts and stuff please feel free to follow me Report this Post to the Staff
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