1968-S To 1974-S (Cents) Tough Question

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mycrookedd Valued Member United States 59 Posts	Posted 11/12/2017 11:18 pm Can anyone share how they tell the difference between a circulated S penny and a proof S penny between the years 1968 and 1974? * Edited by Staff to Add Year / Mintmark / Denomination to Title. Titles are Important! * * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * Report this Post to the Staff

Fuzzy317 Moderator United States 14463 Posts	Posted 11/13/2017 12:12 am To post a reply, you need to either type a reply in the "Quick Reply" box at the bottom of the page, or click "Reply to Topic". I modified your title to include cents. This should get the attention of the experts in cents, but experts in quarters or nickels may not click on your thread first thing. The experts on Lincoln Cents would be more likely to see the thread if posted in a US Modern Coin section. So it was moved to this section. Report this Post to the Staff
Crazyb0 Rest in Peace 10197 Posts	Posted 11/13/2017 02:16 am The proofs have a VERY polished field. Even circulated coins retain a mirror look. Another feature is the "wire rim". It is sharp edged, and squared. AND, the rim is equal thickness all around. You know how business strikes are uneven, proofs aren't. Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 11/13/2017 08:54 am Once you get your feet wet in the hobby , mainly Lincoln cents you'll be able to recognize the difference easily . Like Crazyb0 said the proofs have mirrored fields and most often frosted or cameo devices . The business strikes do not have these features . Report this Post to the Staff
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