Thinking Penny Is Too Shiny (1961 D)

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Kendoll24 New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 04/27/2022 04:04 am Hello, my name is kenneth c. I was curious about this penny and felt it's too shiny to be 1961. Maybe a proof I'm thinking. Any thoughts on this coin? * Edited by Staff to Add Year / Mintmark to Title. Titles are Important! * Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 04/27/2022 04:24 am . Not a proof. Proofs were only minted in San Fransico which would be a S mint mark. Yours has a D mint mark which means it was minted at Philadelphia. Please properly rotate photos before posting, thanks. Your coin might be coated with something like shellac or might just be in really nice condition. Let's wait for more members to chime in. John Report this Post to the Staff
mrwhatisit Pillar of the Community United States 2954 Posts	Posted 04/27/2022 05:52 am Again, . Proofs 1964 and earlier were all Philadelphia issues, and 1968 and later are San Francisco so your D minted cent can't be a proof. I just think this coins amazing luster is really popping here, making it look very shiny. Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21603 Posts	Posted 04/27/2022 07:03 am Quote: Yours has a D mint mark which means it was minted in Philadelphia I always thought a D mm was from Denver Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 04/27/2022 07:14 am My bad ,I meant Denver. Only had one cup of coffee John1 Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19150 Posts	Posted 04/27/2022 07:19 am Looks like a minimally circulated '61 D in high AU condition--certainly not a proof. I have a couple tubes full of these--nice and shiny. Would be good to see a pic of the reverse. Thanks. Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 04/27/2022 08:35 am To CCF , just a typical AU-UNC., if the reverse looks like that then save it . Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95740 Posts	Posted 04/27/2022 08:56 am Quote: Yours has a D mint mark which means it was minted at Philadelphia. I'm reasonably certain that you meant minted at Denver not Philly, right? (I hope) EDIT: Oops, I saw your post John, then dropped down to the post box and entered my reply - THEN went back and read the other replies, of which this was already addressed.. 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 Edited by Dearborn 04/27/2022 08:58 am Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 04/27/2022 09:46 am Nice shape for its age! to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 04/27/2022 09:55 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
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 04/27/2022 3:49 pm Big difference in Business strikes and proofs: Edited by coop 04/27/2022 3:50 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 04/27/2022 4:44 pm to the CCF and Report this Post to the Staff
Kendoll24 New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 04/28/2022 7:22 pm Thank ya'll guys very much. 64 and before with most coins are the more sought after correct? Still learning. Report this Post to the Staff
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