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Valued Member
United States
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OK people while looking through some Wheat penny rolls I found this 1936 S penny with a proof like finish. The problem I have here is according to the PCGS coin facts site the two types of proof coins came from Philadelphia with a brilliant or satin type of finish. To me this coin exhibits more or the brilliant finish. All thoughts are appreciated.    |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The photos posted, unfortunately, don't seem to show a proof-like finish. You have the advantage of having the coin in-hand, we can only view what's posted. Any chance you could post new, large and sharp photos taken in soft, 'natural' light? Thanks.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Looks like this coin has been whizzed with a buffing wheel. Look around the devices, they are not shiny because the wheel couldn't get up close enough to edges of them.
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Moderator
United States
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Looks like a business strike to me
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Any proof coin from 1936 will not have a mint mark. They were all minted in Philadelphia.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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There seem to be all kinds of markings in the obverse fields.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Agree this is a business strike with questionable color .
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Pillar of the Community
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I'm with Cujohn, it looks to have been whizzed. All the high spots and open fields are super shiny and the tight,tough to get to spots are not.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yeah I hate finding a bright coin only to find out its been degraded to a details grade. Bummer.
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Valued Member
 United States
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Thanks for the input. This why I ask. As far as getting a better photo I will give it a whirl. The coin microscope I have is on the cheap side with a low quality LED light.
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Rest in Peace
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Like the old saying ; You get what you pay for .  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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 The proofs didn't have an 'S' mintmark on them until 1968-S cents. (There were Business strikes (s) a Proof (s) ones that year)  Edited by coop
12/07/2021 5:08 pm
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