1971 S Lincoln Cent Possible Proof?

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cointacthigh New Member United States 13 Posts	Posted 10/15/2020 01:36 am The photos might not do it justice but I came across this penny and the color was remarkably red. More red I've ever seen. The only thing I could think of was that it aged or toned like BN coppers do, but slightly differently. What do you think? I added a BN penny for comparison. Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 10/15/2020 05:15 am to CCF. Not a proof coin,it is a business strike. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 10/15/2020 08:34 am , Just a business strike . Notice the rounded edges on the coin and the dullness of entire coin . Even If it was an impaired proof it would exhibit some mirror-like shine . Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 10/15/2020 08:59 am Definitely not a proof. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19164 Posts	Posted 10/15/2020 09:35 am Not a proof. Copper is a highly reactive metal. Exposure to select environmental agent(s) caused the red 'brick-like' hue. I've come across many, many similar red Lincoln copper cents over the decades. Report this Post to the Staff
cointacthigh New Member United States 13 Posts	Posted 10/15/2020 11:01 am Well I'm disappointed to hear that, but it's still a cool looking coin. If a proof was in really bad shape, would it still retain the reflectiveness then? Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188770 Posts	Posted 10/15/2020 11:57 am to the Community! 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
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 10/15/2020 12:43 pm Quote: If a proof was in really bad shape, would it still retain the reflectiveness then? Sometimes,but most proof coins found in circulation are considered "impaired proofs" John1 Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19958 Posts	Posted 10/16/2020 5:08 pm Business strike. EF-40 Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36770 Posts	Posted 10/21/2020 1:43 pm Looks like a business strike to me. Report this Post to the Staff
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