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This coin is shiny like a proof but not sure if it was cleaned to look that way.   |
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I would guess it was cleaned. The mint mark and obverse lettering looks worn from cleaning.
Edited by Fuzzy317
03/01/2011 9:51 pm
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1968s are in circulation. The s mint is not always proof. They started proof in 1968 and continued to make pennies for circulation until 1974. You probably got a nice, worn s circulated penny. It does look cleaned.
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You guys clearly don't search cents much. That's a nice, AU-MS example of a tougher date in the LMC series. The obverse looks "worn" because the master dies were beat as heck by then. I should add that I consider RD 196x LMC's as a bit of a special focus for me. Edited by Merc Crazy
03/01/2011 10:49 pm
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I know the s doesn't mean its proof. 1975 is when a S would be a proof. The coin just looks polished in a way. I dont really collect any S mints of the proof category before 1975. I was just trying to understand what to look for in a proof before 1975.
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By the way, it's not a proof. It's a circulation strike.
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Thanks for the info. When I first started going through rolls and boxes about 10 yrs ago I would just take out the wheaties and Indians. About 5 yrs ago when I found my first error coin a Cud it got me into collecting error coins. I never really cared for the condition of coins till last yr. Then I started saving them type of coins. I've searched more nickels than any other type of coins. I'm still learning as far as the rest of the stuff goes. Thats why I'm on here to gain knowledge from the experts. If I feel I know something then Ill give an input on something. Other than that I guess I'm still a little clueless as far as the whole coins go. |
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looks like a nice 68-D circulation strike to me.
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I pull all the nice RD's I find that are copper. Once I assemble a nice, full set, I'll start working on the zincs.
That one would definitely qualify as a keeper and go into a 2x2.
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looks like a nice 68-D circulation strike to me.
Definitely S |
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Man, am I glad to see this post because I have a number of 1960's era LMC coins that are as shiny as any 2008 MS coin, but the obverse device (usually only the obverse) appears very worn. Take a look at this pic. The 64D appears to have more wear than the 64P, but the coin shines like the sun on a summer day. I'm afraid the color doesn't come through very well in my scan. My questions is, if the wear is due to die polishing, Die Deterioration, or overuse, the coin may still be considered MS? Thanks for input.  |
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The LMC's were pretty ugly until 69..the obverse letters and numbers were thick and it was pretty common to see little or no seperation between the outside devices and rim.But yes scurry,they can still be MS when the dies are worn/polished.It would have been best to post a new topic but since you're new and Cud Wild's question was answered...we'll let you slide  |
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Thanks for the info Maineman. It was my intention to start a new thread, but when I saw this, I thought it was appropriate to just chime in. Wow, my first rule violation.  I'm putting this in my journal right away. |
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It seems as if whenever someone posts a pic and asks "Has this coin been cleaned?", the answer almost always automatically comes back cleaned. Even if it hasn't. HHmmm. Quote:
I would guess it was cleaned. The mint mark and obverse lettering looks worn from cleaning. It couldn't be worn because it has been in circulation for 43 years. |
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Not cleaned, see lots of late 60's with the same "mushy" strikes, just a nice AU coin.
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Posted 03/01/2011 9:47 pm
