1968 S Lincoln Memorial Cent / LMC I Need Help Figuring Out What It Is? Maybe A Proof Coin?

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zgirl New Member United States 31 Posts	Posted 09/07/2020 6:40 pm So I got this coin in change the other day and got excited because it was so shiny. I put it under the microscope and I am not sure if it is a proof or worth anything other than my admiration. I have spent hours looking at this thing and looked it up on variety vista. Now I am more confused than when I started. Report this Post to the Staff

just carl Bedrock of the Community United States 20753 Posts	Posted 09/07/2020 6:44 pm Might have been a proof put into circulation. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19134 Posts	Posted 09/07/2020 6:48 pm Looks to be a proof (impaired)--the pronounced edge is a good indicator. Report this Post to the Staff
Greasy Fingers Pillar of the Community United States 7010 Posts	Posted 09/07/2020 7:21 pm Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 09/07/2020 7:29 pm Yep , it's an impaired proof . Report this Post to the Staff
zgirl New Member United States 31 Posts	Posted 09/07/2020 8:44 pm by impaired do you mean damaged? Report this Post to the Staff
Ty2020b Pillar of the Community United States 4680 Posts	Posted 09/07/2020 9:41 pm An impaired proof is basically a proof put into circulation and will not receive higher than an AU grade. Edited by Ty2020b 09/07/2020 9:42 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 09/08/2020 12:43 am Quote: by impaired do you mean damaged? Yes impaired means damaged. Damage/impairment can come from circulation, mishandling, or just outright physical damage such as scratches, wiping etc. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187950 Posts	Posted 09/08/2020 11:58 am A fun find though. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
smokeriderdon Pillar of the Community United States 3755 Posts	Posted 09/10/2020 6:41 pm Put it in a 2x2 and mark it Circ Proof. Thats what I do when I find them. :) Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19935 Posts	Posted 09/10/2020 11:07 pm It's a proof that's been circulated, we call it an impaired proof. COOL FIND! Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
Giwalsh Valued Member United States 254 Posts	Posted 09/10/2020 11:40 pm I find a lot of 68S's in great condition,more than any other date in the Chicagoland area.anyone have a explanation for that? Report this Post to the Staff
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1968 S LMC I Need Help Figuring Out What It Is? Maybe A Proof Coin?