Req. for Grade 1981s Type II Proof Cent

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Ethan, Jan 26, 2015.

  1. Ethan

    Ethan Collector of Kennedy's

    I have purchased a proof set Type II. Since the dollar was not Type II, the penny is the one that carries the most weight. What is your guess on grade? I am think PR65 and maybe PR66, but I know not pennies.

    Thoughts?




    1981S Type II Cent Obv.jpg 1981S Type II Cent Rev.jpg
     
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  3. Ethan

    Ethan Collector of Kennedy's

    No guess from the Penny guys?
     
  4. Ethan

    Ethan Collector of Kennedy's

    Not a single guess?? What?
     
  5. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins

    What the devil is that at 8:00 on the reverse?
     
  6. physics-fan3.14

    physics-fan3.14 You got any more of them.... prooflikes?

    The haziness limits this to 65 in my opinion. That should be a really easy fix though, in which case this could be a 66 or 67 (or higher). It also appears to be DCAM, which should be no surprise on a modern proof like this.
     
  7. Ethan

    Ethan Collector of Kennedy's

    I have no idea - will look....

    It appears to be on the case...I took some other photos...better camera, still same crappy photographer....

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    I agree but I think the case is crap also. However there is a haze to it. Is this something that can be dipped off? I know I can with Silver but I am ignorant of how to on copper....this one is worth too much to chance as it is the most valuable of the whole set that I have (No $1 Type 2).

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  8. Ethan

    Ethan Collector of Kennedy's

    I figured the penny guys would be all over this one......
     
  9. Kirkuleez

    Kirkuleez 80 proof

    Looks PR-65, haze just really limits it for me.
     
  10. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    I'll guess 65 cam.
     
  11. robec

    robec Junior Member

    Agreed, 65 cam, but with the haziness a 64 might even be possible.
     
  12. iontyre

    iontyre Active Member

    The bit at 8 o'clock looks like a sliver off the red insert that holds the coins. I've seen a few with bits like that, should be able to be carefully removed from the coin if it were to come with it when removing from the case.
     
  13. Ethan

    Ethan Collector of Kennedy's

    I think that sliver is a crack in the case - haze you bet and I know of no way to get rid of that on copper. Was thinking MS-70 solution but not on a coin like that till I try it on another first.

    I paid $44 for the set, and the penny is what I was after (I know the Kennedy was a bonus but still..)
     
  14. Ethan

    Ethan Collector of Kennedy's

    The more I look at it, I can live with a PR65
     
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