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DForgeworks New Member United States 12 Posts	Posted 08/22/2025 09:34 am Digging through more change and came across this one, it stood out due to how deep the obverse strike looked, with a thicker rim then I was expecting, comparing it to a 1970 S mm, they looked very similar. So I was wondering if this was a proof coin during the No MM years. Id guess its in the RB stage, the full coin pics are with a flash that made it appear more bronze then its actual redish tint, and the scope pics make it appear more red then it really is. any ideals on if I'm on the right track thinking its just a proof coin? Report this Post to the Staff

jbuck Moderator United States 188187 Posts	Posted 08/22/2025 10:19 am Not a proof. The rims are not squared and the surfaces show no evidence of field mirroring and frosted devices. 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
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73978 Posts	Posted 08/22/2025 11:34 am Definitely not a proof. It's a normal Business strike. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Earle42 Bedrock of the Community United States 10034 Posts	Posted 08/22/2025 11:38 am Quote: So I was wondering if this was a proof coin during the No MM years. Id guess its in the RB stage, I believe you are misunderstanding the Philly mint and how they made their coins. Philadelphia did not put any mint mark (meaning the P is not there deliberately) until the year 1980. There are two exceptions: 1. War Nickels 1942-1945 After some NORMAL 1942 with no mint mark, the Philly mint made what are known as "war nickels." Those War Nickels from 1942-1945 made at Philly have a large P above Monticello on the REV. 2. 2017 pennies made ay Philly have a P on them. Quote: So I was wondering if this was a proof coin during the No MM years. Getting a RedBook will be the best thing for you. It lists every US coin made and every mintage (including proofs). How much squash could a Sasquatch squash if a Sasquatch would squash squash? Download and read: Grading the graders Costly TPG ineptitude and No FG Kennedy halves https://ln5.sync.com/dl/7ca91bdd0/w...i3b-rbj9fir2 Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95517 Posts	Posted 08/22/2025 12:53 pm to CCF with the others, this would be a business strike cent. Philadelphia ( no mint mark initially, and a "P" in 2017 only): Historically, Lincoln cents minted in Philadelphia did not have a mint mark, distinguishing them from those produced at branch mints. In 2017, a "P" mint mark was added to all Lincoln cents struck at the Philadelphia Mint to commemorate its 225th anniversary. In 2018 and beyond, Philadelphia-minted Lincoln cents reverted to their customary " no mint mark" status 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
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