1964 Lincoln Cent No Mint Mark Red Mirror Shine

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TrueCents New Member United States 12 Posts	Posted 02/28/2019 9:48 pm Hi all! I was sorting pennies and came across this super shiny and more red/copper looking penny-darker in copper tone than a 2017 shield. Very shiny, glassy-like. I am wondering if it is a Philadelphia mint coin. I am also curious if it is a circulated proof coin? Am I saying that correctly? lol I took pictures of it by itself and then in comparison to 2 around the same year but typical brown condition/coloring/wear. I appreciate any and all feedback! Really excited regardless that it's old and in such pretty shape! Report this Post to the Staff

nick10 Pillar of the Community United States 3207 Posts	Posted 02/28/2019 10:13 pm Nice find. Circulated proofs are usually called impaired proofs, but "circulated" expresses it well too. This looks like a regular business strike coin from Philly, albeit one that has done little circulation, and equally little tarnishing. It'd be welcome in most LMC albums. MS-63 Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19964 Posts	Posted 02/28/2019 10:22 pm Agree 100% with nick! Full red 1964, nice find. Appears to be average mint state or slightly below for the issue. I'd keep it. AU to 61/62 (tiny pics) WELCOME TO CC! Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Edited by BadThad 02/28/2019 10:25 pm Report this Post to the Staff
TrueCents New Member United States 12 Posts	Posted 02/28/2019 10:23 pm @NICK10 thank you so much! I really appreciate the feedback. I'm so eager to find something worthy of getting graded! Lol but I love this new hobby!! I haven't had this much fun treasure hunting in years!! Hopefully I will Get a microscope in a week or 2! Cell phone pics just meh. So extra thanks for the help. Super cool! Report this Post to the Staff
TrueCents New Member United States 12 Posts	Posted 02/28/2019 10:27 pm @BadThad Thank you! It's amazing to me to find out what I've stashed along my life. Lol I wish I learned sooner. Had loads of coins pass through my hands. Love the community here! Thanks for your feedback also! Much gratitude! Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19964 Posts	Posted 02/28/2019 10:28 pm You don't need a microscope. Many people use cellphones with good success. I use an old Canon SD700IS 6MP. It's all about your lighting and macro setting....example: EDIT - Also notice how my picture is cropped. GOOD LUCK Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Edited by BadThad 02/28/2019 10:29 pm Report this Post to the Staff
TrueCents New Member United States 12 Posts	Posted 02/28/2019 11:32 pm @BadThad Awesome! I really appreciate that! And noted the crop!! Super! :) Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 03/01/2019 08:43 am That is a stunner for sure. OP's coin maybe 64RD. Report this Post to the Staff
TrueCents New Member United States 12 Posts	Posted 03/01/2019 09:02 am @Coinfrog Thank you for the great feedback! Lots to learn but having a great time doing so!! :) Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36839 Posts	Posted 03/02/2019 1:57 pm MS-63RD Report this Post to the Staff
TrueCents New Member United States 12 Posts	Posted 03/03/2019 12:41 pm Thank you @IndianGoldEagle !! It helps me learn and am very grateful to get solid feedback! :) Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 03/03/2019 5:08 pm Even with your small pics , your 1964 Lincoln looks like a blazing MS-64 . Report this Post to the Staff
TrueCents New Member United States 12 Posts	Posted 03/04/2019 7:41 pm Thank you T-Bop! I really appreciate that! :)) Report this Post to the Staff
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