Proof like Lincoln Cent?
joej132
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Hi, found this Lincoln cent in my change. It’s a 2006 D Lincoln cent with very reflective fields. It really reminds me of a proof coin. I doubt they go for a premium but I think it’s something worth holding on to as you don’t see these coins as often. What are your thoughts?
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Hello! It looks to be plated with something, possibly chrome. If that's the case, it's not worth more than a penny, but still kind of cool to hold on to.
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Think a coin like this might have some value in the future compared to a regular non proof like Lincoln cent?
Im sorry but the photos make the coin look different. It’s not plated with anything. The fields are very reflective and make it look like a proof.
Got it. Denver-mint coins tend to be a little more "proof-like" than Philadelphia-mint coins. I think that it will take A VERY long time for that coin to be worth anything.
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Hopefully from this angle you can see the cameo contrast.
I don’t care about value but it’s something I will hold on to.
Spend it.
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Nah
Certainly you can save.......why not.
However, it has issues and has been mishandled. Note the huge fingerprint.
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Seems like its a penny that's been living in a roll for a while. Not worth any more than face value. I would just spend it.
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Nice coin and if you want to keep it that is exactly what you should do.
Sorry to be a stick in the mud...... any value in the future would be lost as the fingerprint becomes more distracting over time.
Someone that wants a beautiful proof like example isn't going to like the fingerprint.
Nope you guys, I’m going to save it. As a collector, I have to preserve it. Most people overlook coins and eventually those overlooked coins become valuable. Not saying it will be the case for me but coin collecting is a great hobby for me.
doesn't hurt to save it. well in 2020....
usually you can GENTLY take a soft cloth and wipe over the coin w/o sustaining any hairlines/damage for non proofs.
that first set of images really made the coin look like an error or plated. the second set put that to rest.
get a double row coin box, some spare 2x2. label why you kept the coin and let the box build. costs little and great education/fun.
happy hunting!
You should save it. It will give you something to look back on if you stay in the hobby.
I get a good chuckle every time I open a box or roll that I saved when I first started.
It helps you to realize how much you have learned.
Nothing wrong with saving it, slip it in a flip and enjoy.
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The coin to the right might deserve a second look. What does it weigh? If all goes well, it will weigh +/- 3.1 grams and be worth the big bucks. However, there's a 99.999% chance that it will weigh 2.5 grams and will be worth one cent.
If you don't have a scale, you can also do the "ring test." Flick it up in the air and listen. If there's a solid ring, it's copper. If there's a thud, it's copper-coated zinc. You can use the other two coins in the photo to compare sounds. The 1980 is copper and will produce a solid tone, whereas the 2006-D is primarily zinc and will produce a staccato thud.
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Nope it’s just a regular zinc cent. Nothing special about it.
Most modern cents are initially flashy. Someone probably turned in an old bank roll of them. I concur with those saying spend it.
Seems to have a big fingerprint on the obverse. Was it there before you found it?
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It doesn’t matter to me about the fingerprint. It’s a cool coin and I’m going to keep it.
I search literally tons of Lincolns and have found that 05, especially 06, and 07’s can look PL. I have saved several of them even though most are beat up looking. It’s worth a great deal in a ms68, I’m patiently waiting on grades right now for 3 of them, non PL.
To me it’s amazing how different each year looks in these moderns, It’s like a series within a series however 05, 6, 7 all look alike mostly.
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Go to the first page of My coin roll hunting thread and about halfway down is where I posted some pics. that look PL.
Ok, I'll take a look.
Pic with pencil, If that isn’t reflective I don’t know what is.
Can you give me a link? Not sure which one it is.
I’m not that talented with a cell phone but search “The official coin roll hunting finds thread“ 1st page feb 2ond 4:43pm
I just saw it and yeah it is proof like. Definitely worth saving in your collection as premium examples.
I would put it in a 2x2 cardboard flip and save it with the other ones I've found.
Currently the only proof like modern cents listed on PCGS are I believe 1998 and 99.
I hope to change this very soon.
Go for it.
Tomorrow I'm going to guy buy a 1914 D Lincoln cent.
I’d be interested in seeing what you get. I know they’re expensive so give us some details once you close the deal.
Be careful of examples where the first 4 of a 1944 isn't modified to look like the scarce 1914-D. (You can tell because the 1944 version won't have the VDB initials on the shoulder.)
Yeah, I'll take that advice to heart.
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I respect your opinion, but I absolutely disagree.
Save the coins you like, whether of value or not.... It is a hobby, enjoy it. Cheers, RickO
Some acetone on a cotton swab might help remove the fingerprint. Even if not, it would remove some stuff that could further change the look over time.
No risk as the coin only cost you one cent.
As ricko said, save what you like. There are interesting things from change that only cost face value even if they never become worth anything more. Some can be educational examles such as different looks from minting variations and even post-mint-damaged ones to recognize them. I am one of those who would also keep the 1980 cent in your photo for the copper. It can always be spent later.
Doesn't matter what any other collectors say they would do or what they think you should do.
If you like it and consider it worth the effort, then save it.
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I am also saving the 1980 cent and keeping it in my album of nicer looking Lincoln cents. I also found a 2020 W quarter in my change that same day as well.
