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Wheat Penny New Member United States 45 Posts	Posted 03/22/2023 7:27 pm I found this penny in a bankroll and it's a 1972 S. It's looks pretty shiny and doesn't look like a business strike coin to me. Can anyone confirm that this is a proof penny? Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 03/22/2023 7:40 pm Must be a proof, but apparently impaired. to thr CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94636 Posts	Posted 03/22/2023 7:46 pm It looks more like a business strike to me. 1972 S - Business mintage - 376,939,108, Proof Strike mintage - 3,260,996 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
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12250 Posts	Posted 03/22/2023 7:51 pm I agree, it appears to be a business strike, not a proof. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19108 Posts	Posted 03/22/2023 8:57 pm Yes, I'm thinking business strike. The rim is curious, but the straight-on shot of the reverse takes me back to business strike. Report this Post to the Staff
Wheat Penny New Member United States 45 Posts	Posted 03/22/2023 10:40 pm My lighting probably might have been too bright. I'll try to upload new pics Report this Post to the Staff
Wheat Penny New Member United States 45 Posts	Posted 03/22/2023 10:42 pm Otherwise I have to go to a coin dealer Report this Post to the Staff
Keith67 Pillar of the Community United States 6498 Posts	Posted 03/23/2023 03:33 am It looks like a business strike to me. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15381 Posts	Posted 03/23/2023 04:31 am to the CCF. It's a business strike coin. Quote: I have to go to a coin dealer He's going to tell you the same thing we are - but do report back please. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 03/23/2023 09:57 am Not a proof and not a penny,IMHO. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 03/23/2023 11:07 am Business strike. The rims do not look squared enough to be a proof. 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
JTCC Pillar of the Community United States 797 Posts	Posted 03/23/2023 11:07 am Appears to be a regular business strike. Report this Post to the Staff
DOCC Pillar of the Community United States 1502 Posts	Posted 03/23/2023 2:29 pm Anytime I pick up a coin when roll hunting, before I even look at the date, I can feel it to be a 60's or 70's. I'm right like 99% of the time. They are just well struck and have an edge that speaks to your fingertips. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 03/23/2023 4:11 pm I do know what you mean! 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
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19930 Posts	Posted 03/24/2023 11:50 am Regular business strike coin. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
Monex New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 04/03/2023 02:25 am Do you have an example of a proof strike vs business strike? I have quite a few of the 60's and 70's that look like this one Report this Post to the Staff
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