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BandsintheCoupe New Member United States 9 Posts	Posted 02/14/2019 6:24 pm It's hard to get a good pic to show just exactly how shiny and mirror-like this penny is. It definitely has some damage and isn't perfect, but it really is gorgeous! Just curious of your thoughts on it. Thank you! Report this Post to the Staff

Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74447 Posts	Posted 02/14/2019 6:41 pm No, it's not a Proof coin. It's a normal Environmentally damaged stained Philadelphia Business Strike with Post Strike Damage ( PSD). A Proof coin would usually bear the San Francisco mimtmark, have different rims, a frosted surface, and a mirror like surface. A Proof coin is struck twice using specially prepared dies. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 02/14/2019 6:46 pm Sorry ,no proof coins were made in 1947 . Looks like you have a colorful business strike AU-MS . Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 02/14/2019 6:58 pm I think that proof coins from this general era were all made in Philadelphia, not SF, but certainly no proofs were issued in 1947. There does seem to be some corrosion starting on the obverse of this coin which greatly diminishes its value. to the CCF! Edited by Coinfrog 02/14/2019 6:59 pm Report this Post to the Staff
BandsintheCoupe New Member United States 9 Posts	Posted 02/15/2019 04:59 am Thank you all for your responses!! :) Report this Post to the Staff
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