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1990 proof penny?

Mahaveer_singhMahaveer_singh Posts: 44 ✭✭
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Hey guys this is 1990 penny, what about proof one's? Is this the one?

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  • 291fifth291fifth Posts: 24,344 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Why would you think that is a proof?

    All glory is fleeting.
  • RogerBRogerB Posts: 8,852 ✭✭✭✭✭

    No. A modern proof coin has mirror-like fields and frosted relief. Your 1990 cent was struck for circulation (which is just a part of the Mint's 'business')

  • AkbeezAkbeez Posts: 2,694 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Here's the real deal from Coin Facts. I'm not sure of the diagnostics, as they are not listed in the CPG.

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  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,761 ✭✭✭✭✭

    first thing to look at is the overall look. If that passes then examine the rim for squared rims and not rounded. If that passes you probably have a proof.

    bob :)

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  • Mahaveer_singhMahaveer_singh Posts: 44 ✭✭

    @291fifth said:
    Why would you think that is a proof?

    Yes I doubt, Coz It's more shinier brighter and very much clear and visible with no mint marks, so if in this case may be.

  • JBKJBK Posts: 15,567 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 31, 2018 6:37AM

    If you were looking only at proof sets, the chance of finding a missing S proof cent would be incredibly small. If you are trying to find one in pocket change the chances are pretty much impossible.

    All new business strike cents are shiny and bright. Some might even be proof like.

  • Namvet69Namvet69 Posts: 8,969 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Someone needs to read about proof vs business strike or buy yourself an example proof set to have on hand. Not expensive. Peace Roy

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  • CameonutCameonut Posts: 7,293 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I own a 1990 no S proof cent in a PCGS holder.
    This coin is not a proof in my opinion.

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  • Batman23Batman23 Posts: 4,999 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Not a proof. Normal business strike that has not seen that much business.

  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 33,972 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 31, 2018 6:07AM

    @Akbeez said:
    Here's the real deal from Coin Facts. I'm not sure of the diagnostics, as they are not listed in the CPG.

    As it shows in this picture, the modern Proof coins have a dramatic look to them. All of them are now Cameo Proofs, which makes their appearance dramatically different from the business strikes.

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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The above responses list proof diagnostics, none of which appear on the coin in the OP.... Just a business strike cent. Cheers, RickO

  • Mahaveer_singhMahaveer_singh Posts: 44 ✭✭

    Thank you all 👍 much appreciated 🙂

  • Mahaveer_singhMahaveer_singh Posts: 44 ✭✭

    @JBK said:
    If you were looking only at proof sets, the chance of finding a missing S proof cent would be incredibly small. If you are trying to find one in pocket change the chances are pretty much impossible.

    All new business strike cents are shiny and bright. Some might even be proof like.

    Alright! And what double die proofs! Looks like something is there when you flip it..

  • Mahaveer_singhMahaveer_singh Posts: 44 ✭✭

    @ricko said:
    The above responses list proof diagnostics, none of which appear on the coin in the OP.... Just a business strike cent. Cheers, RickO

    Alright! And what double die proofs! Looks like something is there when you flip it..

  • Mahaveer_singhMahaveer_singh Posts: 44 ✭✭

    @Hemispherical said:
    This may help... this is the process of making proof coins by the US Mint.

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LZMAY-53a-A

    Alright! And what double die proofs! Looks like something is there when you flip it..

  • Mahaveer_singhMahaveer_singh Posts: 44 ✭✭

    @Batman23 said:
    Not a proof. Normal business strike that has not seen that much business.

    Alright! And what double die proofs! Looks like something is there when you flip it..

  • OldhoopsterOldhoopster Posts: 2,930 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 1, 2019 12:05PM

    @Mahaveer_singh said:

    @JBK said:
    If you were looking only at proof sets, the chance of finding a missing S proof cent would be incredibly small. If you are trying to find one in pocket change the chances are pretty much impossible.

    All new business strike cents are shiny and bright. Some might even be proof like.

    Alright! And what double die proofs! Looks like something is there when you flip it..

    1. Your coin IS NOT a proof. It is a standard business strike
    2. What you see on the reverse is die deterioration doubling. This is not considered an error and adds no additional value to your coin.
    3. There may be a minor die crack coming from the left side of the Lincoln Memorial. Once again, this does not add any value
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  • BUFFNIXXBUFFNIXX Posts: 2,718 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Baaawaaaah!
    NO!

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  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,288 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Look for contrast between the fields and devices. The devices on proofs show a frost ( typically) while the fields tend to be mirrorlike.

    A bright Uncirculated example in mint state can easily confuse many. Don't be confused, but always ask questions.

  • BuffaloIronTailBuffaloIronTail Posts: 7,479 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Calm down Mr. BUFFINATOR. All in all it's just another proof coin in the wall.

    Pete

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  • Namvet69Namvet69 Posts: 8,969 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Take a penny, leave a penny.

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  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 28,325 ✭✭✭✭✭

    that looks like a business strike to me as well, jmo

  • fiftysevenerfiftysevener Posts: 908 ✭✭✭✭

    Rims are usually a give-a-way.

  • Mahaveer_singhMahaveer_singh Posts: 44 ✭✭

    Well it looks like proof to me!

  • JBKJBK Posts: 15,567 ✭✭✭✭✭

    :s

  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,761 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Here's your coin's brother, and it's not a proof either:
    bob :)

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  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,761 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 16, 2019 9:15AM

    @Mahaveer_singh People try to deceive all the time. The above proof set has been expertly opened and this business strike Philly cent was substituted for the 1990s cent in the set and then resealed. I keep it on my desk as a reminder to be careful and make sure it's what you think it is before you pull the trigger.

    bob :)
    PS: I got my set for free, didn't pay a cent for it after explaining to a customer what it was he just threw it across the room and left. I suspect, don't really know for sure, that he was the one that switched the coins. He thought he was going to fool me and make a killing (never saw him before or since).

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  • BuffaloIronTailBuffaloIronTail Posts: 7,479 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Mahaveer_singh said:
    Well it looks like proof to me!

    What it looks like and what it really is are 2 different things. Keep it, but listen to the good advice given here by experts, please.

    The IS why you visited here, correct?

    Pete

    "I tell them there's no problems.....only solutions" - John Lennon
  • JBKJBK Posts: 15,567 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @BuffaloIronTail said:

    @Mahaveer_singh said:
    Well it looks like proof to me!

    What it looks like and what it really is are 2 different things. Keep it, but listen to the good advice given here by experts, please.

    The IS why you visited here, correct?

    Pete

    I am starting to think he just visited to find someone to validate his fantasies while ignoring all other opinions.

  • RogerBRogerB Posts: 8,852 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Mahaveer_singh said:
    Well it looks like proof to me!

    If you are expert enough to "know" your 1990 cent is a "proof," then why did you bother to post it and ask for help? (It's a circulation strike coin - worth 1-cent - nothing more.)

    Try listening to the people here - that are giving you honest information.

  • Mahaveer_singhMahaveer_singh Posts: 44 ✭✭
    edited January 18, 2019 12:40PM

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