1944 P Lincoln Wheat Cent / LWC Is This An Ugly Proof ?

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mds308 Pillar of the Community United States 1721 Posts	Posted 12/14/2012 9:39 pm I had given some of the LWC I got from the 5K hoard to a good friend of mine. I guess he wanted to return the favor so he gave me a small group of LWC & IHC. This coin was in the lot. I believe this was a proof that ended up in circulation. The coin has a goldish tone compared to the other penny. I wish it wasn't so beat to heck. Report this Post to the Staff

NJ Bob Pillar of the Community United States 655 Posts	Posted 12/14/2012 9:49 pm It sure looks like a proof but, somebody correct me if I'm wrong, I don't think proofs were issued in 1944. Report this Post to the Staff
Windchild Pillar of the Community Canada 1411 Posts	Posted 12/14/2012 9:51 pm 1944 Proof Mintage: 0 Looks like a brass Lincoln Cent! Report this Post to the Staff
jokingjoker Pillar of the Community United States 2150 Posts	Posted 12/15/2012 12:52 am Correct. No proofs in 1944. Looks like the surfaces were messed with then polished. Report this Post to the Staff
HelzelsCoins Valued Member United States 419 Posts	Posted 12/15/2012 12:56 am I have seen many of these before. They are gold plated and polished, and unless pristine, with the COA, they have no premium. They were sold as novelties, or given away as promotional items. A local restaurant actually used to give you these free with the purchase of a meal!! Report this Post to the Staff
Maineman750 Pillar of the Community United States 3592 Posts	Posted 12/15/2012 04:47 am Alex has it right....plated Report this Post to the Staff
mds308 Pillar of the Community United States 1721 Posts	Posted 12/15/2012 07:44 am Quote: They are gold plated and polished, and unless pristine, with the COA, they have no premium. First, I should have checked the book to see if there were any proofs for 1944. That would have ended my quest from the start. Yes, I'm in agreement that it was plated, however, I don't know what kind of COA would bring a premium to a gold plated Lincoln Penny. It is nothing more than a novelty. Report this Post to the Staff
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1944 P LWC Is This An Ugly Proof ?