So I came across this sexy beast of an 1981 penny and was wondering what yall thought of it, I haven't come across anything like this, is this maybe a proof penny and is this an example of environmental damage.
Okay! Someone's been looking at coins wayyyyy too long!! Put the coin down and step away from the stash. Seriously though, it's just a business strike and might be worth 1 cent in another 50 years.
No S mintmark means it's not a San Francisco coin. That means it's not a proof. Proofs were only struck at San Francisco in 1981. If you're going to be "coiningforprofit", I suggest you go to a bookstore and pick up a copy of the Red Book, so you'll know basic information like this. It will serve you well.
