Proof or just business strike
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Proof or just business strike
Hello coin community .Could someone give there opinion on this 1945p wheat cent.Could this be a a proof??I manipulated the coin with light to display what i thought was proof-like qualities. I've been collecting for about 8 months and i come to find what im thinking is usually is wrong.I would appreciate any opinions
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Re: Proof or just business strike
This "1945" Lincoln Cent is from the "Philadelphia" mint.
Using these pictures, this hugeeyes "WHIZZED" to me...JMO
Using these pictures, this hugeeyes "WHIZZED" to me...JMO
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Re: Proof or just business strike
I guess people do things to coins for all kinds of reasons.I knew the rim was narrow like a business strike but thought it looked like it had a different finish,lol.Thank you for the replies
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Re: Proof or just business strike
And now you know why unscrupulous people "whizz" or polish a coin.They are preying on unsuspecting newer collectors.
Glad you brought this one up for others to see as well.
Glad you brought this one up for others to see as well.
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