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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hold onto that! If verified could be worth a few thousand dollars.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hmm, that doesn't look right. I'm thinking someone may have polished a business strike and replaced a normal S proof with it. Does the case show any signs of tampering? 
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Pillar of the Community
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The reverse definitely seems too dull for a proof and the tape on the edges makes me think it was likely tampered with.
I wish it is real, it just doesn't look good at all from what I can see.
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Pillar of the Community
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I'm in the "tampered with" corner on this one for the same reasons as noted above. Would certainly get the heart rate up finding that when you open up a proof set, but I think with a little more research this one will end up being a polished business strike. Hoping for the best as it would be a fantastic find, but doubtful. That tape on the case is a huge red flag.
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Bedrock of the Community
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The reverse Memorial and bays should be a cameo if it is a proof cent. Also the outer edge of the rim next to the edge, should have a fin look on it, on both sides, but not completely around the full coin. The business strike will not have that:  If these are missing, then it is a polished 1990 normal cent that was polished.
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New Member
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Bedrock of the Community
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How many different cents are you showing? They don't look like the same one every time.
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New Member
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pics 1-3-5-7 for 1990 p penny and pics 2-4-6-8 for the 1990 penny proof set no s .
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Moderator
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 to CCF. It looks like a business strike cent in a proof set holder. Also, make sure to flatten those staples. John1 
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Pillar of the Community
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 Looks like a polished business strike
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Bedrock of the Community
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Too many pics for me, can't keep it all straight.   to the CCF!
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 to the Community!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Just realized there is one set with tape on it. A clue that it is not the real deal. The set was opened and the coin was exchanged. (Just noticed this now) Then it is a not a proof coin.
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New Member
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thanks for your comments and opinions.
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