Here are just a sample of the posts that say (or imply) that a proof always has an "s" on them: First Reply: The 1990 S penny is a Proof....
There were a number of proof sets that were released that had no "S." It's an error. So stop telling this guy they don't exist and help him...
The damage is NOT from a tooth brush (that is utterly ridiculous). The damage you see is from years of being in circulation, you can see the same...
Yes, well the article I am reading is very poor. According to other research I've done the coin in question was dated 1974 as you all are saying,...
You misunderstood the article. It speaks of BOTH types of coins. The 1973 and the 1974.
You misunderstood the article. There were a small handful that were made in 1973, the article ALSO mentions that it was rumored there were some...
The 1973 aluminum pennies weigh 1.005
Every line you see in that photo after the cleaning was there before the cleaning. All you have to do is compare. In fact you can see even MORE...
There are a lot of misguided wannabe "experts" out there telling people that find these coins that it is "plated." There IS a 1973 aluminum...
We used soft bristle tooth brushes and soap to clean critical contacts on aircraft electronics, I doubt that the soft bristles of a tooth brush...
Well, whatever that mark is, it's obvious to me it happened at the mint...
I cleaned it up with a soft tooth brush and some soap. Apparently there was possibly old gum or something on it. You can still see the strange...
I found this penny years ago and held onto it because of the strange mark seen under the word "Liberty." Obviously it could merely be damage to...
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