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Valued Member
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I got a roll of pennies from the bank and the teller gave me a roll that is all 1971 S LMC. They are really shiny but I have had a proof so I do not know if they are. |
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Forum Dad
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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1968-S through 1974-S had Business strikes and Proof coins.
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Valued Member
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Is there a way for a beginner to tell the difference
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yes. The surfaces of the proof will be reflective and mirror like, the business strikes will appear normal. If you're confused just post some pictures and we can help.
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Valued Member
United States
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They are shinier than my other pennies I think but really have no clue.   |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Your 71-S's are a flat red indicating business strikes . The proofs will have a very mirror-like appearance to the fields and what I call frosted devices .  |
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Valued Member
United States
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ok thank you, was surprised to get a roll of all 1971S pennies from a bank in Kansas
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Forum Dad
United States
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This is what a proof looks like...  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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This is what a proof looks like... It's what a better proof looks like. Cameos were still not the norm in 1971. many if not most of them are brilliant proofs. Cameos didn't become the norm until 1973. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I've got to think that roll was put together either shortly after those coins were released in 1971, or one at a time by a collector and not touched since, so they have kept most of their original red mint luster. It's a really nice find.
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