Question Regarding 1990 No Mint Mark

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wrongalot Pillar of the Community United States 608 Posts	Posted 08/27/2011 2:14 pm I was reading an article about how a 1990 no mint mark was extreamely rare and worth alot of money. But no where did it explain how you can tell the difference between a proof and a philadephia mint. Would the AM be closed? Or the intials closer or further from the base of monument? I know to look for luster and all, but say you found one (not that I think I have) in a roll? How would you know? Report this Post to the Staff

rachums107 Pillar of the Community United States 3345 Posts	Posted 08/27/2011 2:50 pm You will know a proof when you see one if theres enough luster left just by the strike. Very sharp edges and strong lettering Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 08/27/2011 4:21 pm The 1990 no mint mark is on a dime not cent. All Philly cents don't have mint marks. The other denomination coins added the mint mark in 1980. Report this Post to the Staff
coppercoins Pillar of the Community United States 7629 Posts	Posted 08/27/2011 4:40 pm Coop, you're not right on this one. The no-S 1990 cent is proof. Proof coins are very, very easy to tell from the business strike coins. Report this Post to the Staff
augbauer Pillar of the Community Philippines 606 Posts	Posted 08/29/2011 03:36 am Proof coins as I understand has mirrorlike surfaces. If by positioning your finger six inches above it and you can still see it vividly, it's it. Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 08/29/2011 12:15 pm OK Coop, take your foot out of your mouth and admit you goofed. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 08/30/2011 6:38 pm Learn something new everyday. Report this Post to the Staff
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