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I6609 Pillar of the Community United States 1231 Posts	Posted 05/02/2022 5:09 pm I have a 1979 s proof type 1 it seams to me the back field of this penny is not the mirror finish it should be anyone no why the penny weight is 3.1 grams thanks for any help you can give Report this Post to the Staff

lcutler Pillar of the Community United States 1658 Posts	Posted 05/02/2022 5:18 pm That is the normal weight for the coin. It looks like it may have been stored improperly, causing the files to get hazy. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 97586 Posts	Posted 05/02/2022 5:44 pm sure doesn't look like a proof, huh? but the cameo is there. As stated above improper storage could have dulled out the mirror finish. And as to your question a 1979 cent will weigh 3.11g. that is the nominal weight of them. 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
I6609 Pillar of the Community United States 1231 Posts	Posted 05/02/2022 5:50 pm Thanks for thoughts there are a very few spots you can see the mirror finish wasn't sure if it was a striking error or something else Report this Post to the Staff
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 05/02/2022 7:03 pm 79S has to be a proof. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 05/03/2022 3:14 pm An impaired proof. Spent because of the issue with the surface of this coin. Even in the highest grade, it is not worth being slabbed: https://www.PCGS.com/cert/15442462?...-gaNycGzNDaU Note the value? $18 dollars. Someone spent $50 to have it slabbed. Grading sites are make all the money on these. ($32 loss to the customer) Report this Post to the Staff
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