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Were Proof 1965 pennies ever minted?
Chrisley
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First of all happy holidays I hope all of you had a very nice Christmas. Just have one quick question please if you don't mind.
I was coin searching a few months back and came across a 1965 penny that has the same characteristics as all of the other proof pennies I own. Exactly the same. Although it might be difficult to make out in the pictures (due to my poor quality camera). Forgive me if I uploaded the same picture twice. I was just trying to get several different angles so you could better view how the coin (shown in pictures below) has an extremely deep mirrored surface just like every other proof penny that I own or have ever seen.
Did they make any proof 65s?
Thanks for any feedback,
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No proof 1965 cent .
You can't "do coins" without one of these:
"Proof" is not a condition - it is a method of production. Just because a coin is shiny or even mirrored does not make it a proof.
If you own proof coins that look like the cent you posted, I assume they are probably dated in the early 1960s (based on the appearance of proof coins from those years and their reasonable cost/availability). If so, compare the details on the obverse and reverse and the sharp rims and flat edges.
Even if Proofs had been made that year, the coin doesn’t look like a Proof.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Agree.
That coin does not have mirrored proof fields.
They did produce special mint sets - some of which look like proofs. Here is one of mine.
“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." - Thomas Jefferson
My digital cameo album 1950-64 Cameos - take a look!
Nice one!
The coin you show is a very beat up looking uncirculated coin. Value is one cent. Please buy a copy of "The Guide Book of United States Coins" (the Red Book) 73rd edition, 2020 and read it from cover to cover.
If you wish to retain that coin for your collection, that is fine, but DO NOT kid yourself about it being worthy of any premium over face value. It is not.
The Red Book shown in the earlier picture costs approximately $16 and has 463 pages jam packed with color pictures and information. It is an excellent investment in your future!
Well.....at least no one trotted out the “penny or cent” thing. :-)
@Chrisley ....Welcome aboard..... Your cent is not a proof, as indicated by the preceding respondents...And I also recommend the Redbook to help you in your coin knowledge. Cheers, RickO
@Chrisley welcome to the CU forums.
While your waiting for the Red Book to arrive. This is a good link to take a peek at cents in general:
https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/category/lincoln-cent-wheat-reverse-1909-1958/46
https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/category/lincoln-cent-modern-1959-date/47