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  1. 01-19-2010 06:47 PM #1
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    think i found no s 1990 cent

    i posted a poor pic of what i thought was a 1990 no s cent yesterday and here is the new pic.i took it to my local coin dealer and he is in shock!!he said it needs to be certified because he is 90 percent sure its a no s that got put into circulation.here is a better pic.1990 no s and a 1990 non circulated and a 1990 circulated.i will keep you guys posted when i find out if it is indeed real.Name: GetAttachment.jpg Views: 96 Size: 16.9 KB
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  2. 01-19-2010 07:05 PM #2
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    Neither of those three coins looks like a proof coin to me. The 1990 no S cent is a proof coin so I don't think you have it. Those all look like normal business strikes to me.

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  3. 01-19-2010 07:07 PM #3
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    First off, if it is a true proof with no "S", you may have cut the value in half by handling the coin. Any fingerprint could drastically cut the coin's value.

    Regardless, it does not look like a proof coin to me. It should literally look like this. I have included a standard coin just to show that it is not my picture.
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  4. 01-19-2010 07:32 PM #4
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    it was found in pocket change lol it is not perfect it was circulated.but comparing it with a proof penny at my local dealer its exact exept for little wear on edges here and there.i will pay the 40 dollers to see if its legit?if no i got one really shiny detailed penny lol
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  5. 01-19-2010 07:36 PM #5
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    why not save the $40 and ask your local dealer for his/her opinion??

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  6. 01-19-2010 07:46 PM #6
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    he already got an opinion.He was 90% sure it was legit.
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  7. 01-19-2010 07:59 PM #7
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    From what I see, that would be a good dealer to cherrypick because he doesn't seem to know coins. From the picture I'm 99% sure it isn't a 1990 no S proof cent. (and it is still a poor picture.)

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  8. 01-19-2010 08:28 PM #8
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    I agree with everyone else. Its not missing an s.
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    I don't think there's any way that's a proof. Sorry. Proofs don't show the normal circular luster, they are more like a mirror. I see the luster of a buisness strike in your photo.

    It just happens to be a very good one, is all.

    Sorry it's not something spectacular.

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    If you can, try to post a better picture if you can. From your pic, I'd say it's not a proof, but a close up with less glare would clear up any doubt.
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    Yeah, Dont waste your money.

    A lot of dealers know bupkis about errors. This is just a normal business strike cent.

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    Jesse:
    Your local dealer is an idiot.

    Or he was just playing with you.

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  13. 01-20-2010 05:28 PM #13
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    A lot of dealers know bupkis about errors.
    Yes, but a dealer who can't tell if a very recent coin is a proof or not? Sounds like one who doesn't know bupkis period.

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    I agree with quartertapper; a better pic would help. It looks like a business strike but it is really hard to tell in that poor photo.
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