Found my first proof in circulation (I think NOT!) I have sorted all of my loose change by coin and decade. I saw a bright coin sticking out of my 1960's cents jar. Here it is: 1968 S This coin is a proof, right? It doesn't look near as nice and shiny as it did under the magnifying glass. A lot more nicks and scratches than I initially saw.Nothing huge to brag about, but I thought it was cool. Cool enough for me to keep and throw in a holder.
Dang. I was reading somewhere that since 1968, S mint coins were proofs. I thought that was even cooler, since it was the first year. I must have misinterpreted what I read.
I agree w/ Magman In 1968 San Francisco produced 258,270,001 business strikes and 3,041,506 proofs. Looks like you got that odd 1 cent business strike. :smile
In addition, it LOOKS like a business strike. Try finding a picture of a 1968 proof, you'll see the difference. Lastly... I found one of these in change myself not too long ago - so it's not too unusual to find copper Red cents. it's still fun to find old copper though, especially S mints... and of course, it's better when they look new
If that's a proof, I'm an elephant. Still a really cool coin that would look great in an album or 2x2.
well, how much do you weigh? And is your nose abnormaly long? Jk Id keep that cent if I found it. Look at this as a learning expirience.
not a proof. a proof could be pretty messed up, and you'd still KNOW it's a proof when you saw one. Especially for the newer coins.
think it depends on what part of the country you're from. S mint 1960s & 1970s are everywhere where I'm at.