1972 S Lincoln Identification Issue

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allcoinsaregood Pillar of the Community United States 808 Posts	Posted 06/30/2022 2:20 pm Well I've done it now! I just found A 1972 S Lincoln Cent I can't properly identify (surprise, my usual problem). I thought "boy I found a proof" but much to my chagrin I realized that the fields weren't dark like A proof should be. When I looked on line I found one on ebay that had the appearance of my coin, but the seller claimed it was a DDO, but my coin shows no doubling of the script, so no such luck. The surface appears plated and the coin was a bear to photograph because it is very bright, so did my best. Looking for help to clear up the issue of identifying this unusual strike of this coin. Regards and have fun looking it this pretty penny. Report this Post to the Staff

Dearborn Moderator United States 97379 Posts	Posted 06/30/2022 2:53 pm Nice looking cent. quite possibly an MS-62 or better. but it is a Business strike cent not a proof. I, also cannot see any doubling on it. 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
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19208 Posts	Posted 06/30/2022 2:57 pm I'm not convinced it's a business strike (yet...). Obverse photos appear to show a rim with rather 'squared-off' characteristics--like a proof. We may have an impaired proof here. Maybe. Would like to see the coin in-hand. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 06/30/2022 3:21 pm Just a business strike that appears like a normal die example: Report this Post to the Staff
Bump111 Pillar of the Community United States 3327 Posts	Posted 06/30/2022 3:59 pm Quote: I'm not convinced it's a business strike (yet...) That's one heck of a nice strike! "Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 06/30/2022 4:10 pm I agree, business strike, no doubling, fairly normal CENT with a nice strike. Report this Post to the Staff
allcoinsaregood Pillar of the Community United States 808 Posts	Posted 06/30/2022 4:57 pm Ok I'm convinced. I will stick it in a flip. Thanks to everyone for your comments. Regards. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 97379 Posts	Posted 06/30/2022 5:35 pm I do love the look of that coin - too bad about that hit on the reverse on column 9. 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
allcoinsaregood Pillar of the Community United States 808 Posts	Posted 06/30/2022 6:18 pm Oh well thats the price of circulated coins! Report this Post to the Staff
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