1986 No Mint Mark Lincoln Penny Proof?

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pinkbuckalew New Member United States 17 Posts	Posted 07/26/2015 10:29 pm I found this 1986 penny and everything is very shiny and gold like I'm told the proofs would be. Is there anything about this penny that I should know. Also notice the strange marking on his ear. Report this Post to the Staff

Ploopy Pillar of the Community United States 1788 Posts	Posted 07/26/2015 10:29 pm It's just uncirculated Report this Post to the Staff
cwb Pillar of the Community United States 3463 Posts	Posted 07/26/2015 11:00 pm I'm pretty sure that is a business strike coin minted at the Philadelphia mint. The mark on the ear is a contact mark from being bumped into by another object, possibly another penny. If you scroll to the bottom of this page: http://www.lincolncentsonline.com/history.html it will explain a little about the differences in the business strikes and the proof strikes. Edited by cwb 07/26/2015 11:01 pm Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 07/27/2015 04:55 am Not a proof but a nice keeper. They usually don't look that nice.2x2 worthy. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 07/27/2015 08:28 am A Very nice MS-66 LMC, not proof. Philly mint. Report this Post to the Staff
ChildOfTheWheat Pillar of the Community United States 5828 Posts	Posted 07/27/2015 08:52 am Here is what a proof coin looks like in comparison to a normal coin. Notice how the proof coin is reflective, like a mirror, in the fields and frosty, called cameo, on the devices? The Mint State coin is blast white all over the coin, and is not reflective. You'll know if you have a proof coin when you find one! Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 07/27/2015 09:48 am Not to be too critical, but the comparison would be better with pictures of actual coins and not artists renditions. Report this Post to the Staff
pinkbuckalew New Member United States 17 Posts	Posted 07/27/2015 11:44 am Thanks everybody for reaching out when I post something on the forum. I really appreciate it. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 07/27/2015 12:34 pm Here is a proof coin to show you how they are easier noticed by the polished surfaces: The surfaces of a business strike coin and a proof strike is also a lot different see side by side: I love the look of the 50's and early 60's proofs. They look as shiny as a chrome plated wheel from that era. Report this Post to the Staff
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