1961 Lincoln

Discussion in 'Coin Roll Hunting' started by WM_CoinCollector, Nov 6, 2016.

  1. WM_CoinCollector

    WM_CoinCollector New Member

    Hello everyone,

    I've followed the forums here for a while but never created an account to post.

    I've been a long time collector but just began coin roll hunting. Today I discovered a 1961 Lincoln that looks to be a proof coin. The weird thing is it looks like the mint mark was ground off?

    Pictures taken with not so great lighting, sorry!
     

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  3. tommyc03

    tommyc03 Senior Member

    Sorry but it not a proof. Proof coins have a nice "squared" edge and reflective fields. . It might have been from Denver and someone messed with the mint mark.
     
    tommyc03, Nov 6, 2016
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  4. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    The proof for this year would not have a mint mark. What you have is just a damaged coin.
     
    ldhair, Nov 6, 2016
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  5. -Andy-

    -Andy- Andrew B. -Andy- YN

    PMD - Post mint damage, sorry :(
     
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  6. WM_CoinCollector

    WM_CoinCollector New Member

    Haha, figures! Oh well, it's a clean coin minus the mint mark considering its 55 years old.
     
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