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Ok is this an erorr finally ?!!
Owlx
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Appears to be a filled die, they're not too hard to find for many dates.
I have 15 of them in my collection could they be errors. I. Proof wheat cent
Proof errors?
Not a proof coin. Minor error that isn't worth much of a premium.
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I'm curious as to what "proof" means to you.
Die chip error.
The cions minted for collectors uncerculated. Of the highest quality
Am I wrong
Thats a SMS or special mint set... Proof coin have mirror surfaces..
Yes. Proof is a special process. It has nothing to do with the condition of the coins. It is possible, though rare, to have a proof coin that is very beaten up (however you would wish to define that). Most proof coins are in high grades because they are bought from the mint at higher than face value and thus protected, but some do get into circulation.
On the plus side, it is indeed an error.
Proof strike coins are made one by one with specially prepared dies and planchets to make a perfect rendition of the said coin. Proof coins are struck multiple times. Modern proof coins have a mirror like background and cameo like devices. Proof coins are not released into circulation.
What you have is a business strike coin.
Business strike coins are made on high speed presses and only struck once. They may lack details in areas. These are coins that are released into circulation.
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"Proof coins are struck multiple times."
Not struck multiple times. Struck once or twice on a hydraulic press.
Hopefully the difference between Proof and Uncirculated makes sense. The finish of these coins from 1950 onwards is quite noticeably different. I little snooping around the 'net should help. Some uncirculated coins are also sold in collector sets, so it should be noted that not all uncirculated (or "business strike") coins find their way into the channels of commerce.
You do, in fact, have an error. As @ErrorsOnCoins pointed out, that is a die chip error, and although relatively common and a mostly minor error, they are a fun find, and many would consider them collectable, although not worth much (if any) premium to their date and grade.
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@Owlx if you haven’t purchased a Guide Book to US Coins (aka Red Book) yet, you should strongly consider it. Many of the basics of coin collecting are explained there plus a general guide to relative retail value.
Proof coins have never been touched by human hands! Unless you’re an alien, you’ve touched yours!
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Only with cotton gloves n only to put them in the plastic case ha!
What appears to have happened is you skipped a step in your collecting process.
There is a place that will help you with your questions and is filled with mostly novices just like you. Try taking your questions there for less snark and you can all learn togeather
https://www.cointalk.com/
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That's not true. Proof is a process. You can have a Proof-01 coin
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That is caused by a chip in the die, not grease filling.
Very common on Lincoln cents (especially of the 1940's and 50's) and often occurs in the date and/or LIBERTY.
Lance.
Good Catch.
1995s proof set
1995 uncirculated mint set
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Your winks could have referred to any part of what you wrote, either the first sentence or the second sentence or both. Since you were responding to a newbie, clarification was in order.
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