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Pillar of the Community
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The rim on a proof should be flat. So not a proof IMHO
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Thanks for the information. I wonder, could lack of flat rim be due to minor wear from time spent in circulation?
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Bedrock of the Community
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Agree this is not a proof.  to the CCF! |
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Topic StarterUnited States
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Thanks guys. But I have to stick up for this coin. First, the pictures don't do it justice...the sheen is unlike any other penny I've ever seen in circulation. Second, it's an S mint mark. So in your views what are the odds, if any, that it *could* actually be a worn/circulated proof? Thanks&  |
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My vote is not a proof. John1  ( I'm no pro, it's just my humble opinion )
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Regular struck coin that has been very well cared for with few circulation marks, etc. I would say that the fields on the coin should be much smoother if it were a Proof.
Nice coin! That's keeper!
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03/26/2023 3:41 pm
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like others have said nice coin
I just wanted to great pictures
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i agree with the others that its a business strike. when you look at your first photo of the obv, the rim would be much wider. it is in nice condition especially if you found this in circulation. back in 68 I pulled about 3 rolls out of circulation most look like this. I'm thinking someone tossed it in a jar and it never really saw much circulation. a little too much glare from the lighting to accurately determine if the coin is high AU or MS. MS coins can be found in circulation contrary to what some think. AU58 or MS63 maybe 64. the ticks on the shoulder are very typical and are die related. there may be small ticks along the edge of the lapel. they are also die related as well as any scuffing and small marks above ONE CENT its a piece that if you have an album I would put it in it, there were so many minted its really never going to have much premium so it could go into any holder to protect it from other marks if you want to keep it
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I agree, business strike.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Business strike, looks to be average MS, around 63.
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If you still have doubts, take it to a local coin dealer. Hopefully one that you know already and see what their answer is. I do that to confirm some of my coins as well. An in hands look is often times better than photos but, I still remain at Business Strike and a very nice one. It's definitely a hole filler - keeper! This isn't a very good image but, do you see the difference in the rim? Mine is a Proof.  Edited by dsking
03/27/2023 2:23 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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here is a proof. compare your rim to this one. plus the mirror surfaces  |
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Great example there panzaldi!
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Photos not clear enough to grade but definitely not a proof coin.
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