1954-S Experimental Proof Lincoln Wheat Penny?

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NotoriousABE New Member United States 41 Posts	Posted 05/01/2021 8:35 pm Hello! I have been coin rolling and I came across a 1954S Lincoln Wheat cent that has a mirror-like finish. I was like "not that big of a deal if its a circulated proof penny." But, thinking back, I knew that they only minted proof sets in Philadelphia during this time. It weighs 3.12 grams, not magnetic, and is a pale gold color! (I apologize for the dark photo, its that shiny!) What do you think? Just a circulated business strike or something else? Report this Post to the Staff

halfamind Pillar of the Community United States 1498 Posts	Posted 05/01/2021 8:39 pm It appears to be a circulated coin with an artificial shine of unknown origin. There is quite a bit of circulation wear, especially on the obverse. Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 05/01/2021 8:39 pm Just a beat up Business strike . Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/01/2021 8:51 pm Nothing in your images would suggest proof surfaces. Report this Post to the Staff
Rothery Pillar of the Community 2145 Posts	Posted 05/01/2021 8:57 pm Just a previously polished cent that is toning over? Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 05/01/2021 9:19 pm Or plated? When a coin is polished, it alters the highers devices: But you coin has nothing special on it. It is a Wheat cent. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 97041 Posts	Posted 05/01/2021 9:46 pm with above statements Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 05/02/2021 12:39 am Just a well circulated business strike. If it's ultra-shiny, I agree with the above comments it's most likely over polished. Report this Post to the Staff
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