A personal first.

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Walter Marx, Jul 16, 2019.

  1. Walter Marx

    Walter Marx Active Member

    Received this in my change from my pharmacist today. 1973 proof cent, unfortunately it's thrashed. First proof I've found in circulation. Any thoughts on the doubling? IMG_20190716_210153.jpg IMG_20190716_210151.jpg IMG_20190716_210207.jpg IMG_20190716_205515.jpg IMG_20190716_210148.jpg IMG_20190716_210724.jpg IMG_20190716_210148.jpg
     

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  3. gronnh20

    gronnh20 Well-Known Member

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  4. Islander80-83

    Islander80-83 Well-Known Member

    I don't think that's a proof.
     
    Last edited: Jul 16, 2019
  5. alurid

    alurid Well-Known Member

    +1 for business strike. No squared rim edge.
     
  6. Islander80-83

    Islander80-83 Well-Known Member

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  7. ddddd

    ddddd Member

    Per the US Mint:
    "The “S” Mint mark was used on San Francisco coins until 1975, although production in San Francisco was suspended between 1955 and 1965. San Francisco made cents for circulation from 1968 through 1974...."

    https://www.usmint.gov/learn/collecting-basics/mint-marks
     
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  8. Kasia

    Kasia Got my learning hat on

    S does not always mean Proof
     
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  9. Kentucky

    Kentucky Supporter! Supporter

    The 73 s also had a business strike. I think yours is the business strike.
     
  10. Walter Marx

    Walter Marx Active Member

    The edge is mostly what raised my concern, it's not beveled like the regular business strike coins. Thanks though
     
  11. ken454

    ken454 Well-Known Member

    yes to business strike...
     
  12. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    "Mr. Marx, your Rx is ready.. And your change"
     
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  13. Walter Marx

    Walter Marx Active Member

    My favorite part of every transaction. Proof or no proof .
     
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