How Can You Tell A Lincoln Memorial Cent / LMC Proof?

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estedman Valued Member United States 180 Posts	Posted 09/07/2013 4:54 pm I was wandering how you can tell a LMC proof from just a regular coin. I am talking about 1962 or 1963. DO they have the mint mark? Sorry for the NOOB question. Report this Post to the Staff

GR58 Bedrock of the Community United States 11951 Posts	Posted 09/07/2013 5:22 pm Neither the proof or business strike have a mint mark. Most cases it is just strike and appearance. The proof coins are struck with polished dies and polished planchette. Then they are struck under much higher pressure than business strikes. The result for the proof coin will be a mirror finished coin with full details. Edited by GR58 09/07/2013 5:28 pm Report this Post to the Staff
CoinDan98 Pillar of the Community United States 1053 Posts	Posted 09/07/2013 5:47 pm What if it's circulated? I have often wondered the same thing. Report this Post to the Staff
GR58 Bedrock of the Community United States 11951 Posts	Posted 09/07/2013 6:34 pm If the coin (proof) is very worn, it can be hard to tell. The proof coin should have more squared rims. I would suggest getting some early 60's proofs and see the difference. Not that it matters ... But a circulated 60's proof cent would have very little value. Report this Post to the Staff
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How Can You Tell A LMC Proof?