I have a mirror finished 1990 no mint mark penny can some one help me out to see if it's a proof or not.
I have a mirror finished 1990 no mint mark penny can some one help me out to see if View attachment 1049615 View attachment 1049617 View attachment 1049615 View attachment 1049615 it's a proof or not.
Check the third side of the coin. If it has a very square edge it is a proof, if the edge is chamfered, it's a business strike.
Here's what a Proof 1990 No S cent looks like:https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/1990-1c-no-s-dcam/93506
Brad...buy a proof penny for a couple bucks. Its hard to really tell from photos what to look for and see. Once you have one in your hand and examine it, you will never mistake one again. I used to constantly think I had a proof until I bought a set and now its like night and day and so easy to distinguish.