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1968 Lincoln With A Fat, Funky S

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 Posted 10/02/2016  12:44 pm Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add twslisa to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
I was going through my coppers this morning (I've been saving wheaties, and also pre-1982 pennies for ages because my grandpa said to). I found this 1968 S(?). I'm having trouble getting a reflection free, clear photo of the whole coin--will try again later if you want me to. The coin is in reasonably good condition--some wear at high points, but nothing that says the mint mark should be mushed. The mint Mark looks to be an S but it's 1968S Lincolns. It's kind of blobby and seems like it's hollowed out around the letter, if that makes sense.

Let me know what you guys think!

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 Posted 10/02/2016  1:26 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add coop to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Looks like the mint mark and date had taken a hit. It could have been during circulation/damaged by a vending machine or coin wrapper. Ruins the value of the coin. But it is a copper coin if you are saving them.
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 Posted 10/02/2016  5:10 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add twslisa to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Thanks, Coop!
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It's still a keeper. Proofs are nice.
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 Posted 10/03/2016  12:13 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add biokemist6 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Most likely a business strike, not a proof.
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I agree. The fields are not shiny enough to be a proof coin:
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