Die cap proof?

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  1. Jason yarber

    Jason yarber Member

    Hello I have a 1963 die cap obv but I'm trying to figure out if I have a proof coin or not if u guys could help with some input I'd appreciate it ty I've attached pics
     

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  3. Kentucky

    Kentucky Supporter! Supporter

    What makes you think this is either a die cap or a proof?
     
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  4. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Business strike.. Not a Die Cap

    Just a normal Cent
     
  5. Jason yarber

    Jason yarber Member

    It's die capped because the letters and date are turned into the coin and it's shaped like a bottle cap just not as deep as some theres more than. Three points that meet criteria for die cap error
     
  6. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    It looks like a descent 63 LMC.
    Did you find it coin roll hunting?
     
  7. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    No.. Not on your Cent
     
  8. Jason yarber

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    Uwell thank u but im holding it in my hand it's definitely a die cap the letters are turned up into the coin and is concaved and has the shape of a bottle cap so how is not a die cap as far as it being a proof idk how to tell thats why I'm asking
     
  9. Jason yarber

    Jason yarber Member

    No found in some change
     
  10. Jason yarber

    Jason yarber Member

    thank u but im holding it in my hand it's definitely a die cap the letters are turned up into the coin and is concaved and has the shape of a bottle cap so how is not a die cap as far as it being a proof idk how to tell thats why I'm asking not sure how much u know bout coins u need to look again I'll attach a CPL more pics if the letters are turned into the coin and it's concaved and has the shape of a bottle cap it's a die cap right? Well that's this coin
     

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  11. Jason yarber

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    Yes this cent I don't know if u can't see in pics but here's some more I'm holding and can see it's concaved and shapes like a bottle cap I may be new to this but blind sorry if that sounds rude not my intention but here's some more pics
     

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  12. Jason yarber

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    No the coin is concaved I'm holding it right now it's definitely concaved and meets the criteria for a die cap error here's some more pics I don't mean to sound rude not my intention I may be new to this but not blind
     

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  13. Jason yarber

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    I didn't post because it's a diecap I know what the coin looks like it's concaved and letters are turned in nto coin and it's shaped like a bottle cap just not as deep but I appreciate ur opinions my only question was is it a proof and how to tell maybe u guys can share ur definition of a die cap cause I've for sure read all the definition and it 100% die cap I just wanted to know how to tell if it's a proof or not
     
  14. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    Just letting you know your coin is a nice looking 63. But it is not a die cap. All coins have raised rims, and I guess resemble a bottle cap, you are taking it too literal.
    Here are a few variations of Die Caps.
    http://www.error-ref.com/?s=die+cap.
     
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  15. Jason yarber

    Jason yarber Member

    thanks for the info but again I'm looking at the coin ur right all coins have raised rims but not all coins are concaved like this one can u not see that in the pics?
     
  16. Evan8

    Evan8 A Little Off Center

    Ugh. Ok it isnt a die cap by far. It isnt a proof either. The strikes of cents in the 60s and 70s had the exact same rim as yours. It was a bit more pronounced and raised. It is just a normal strike.
     
  17. desertgem

    desertgem Senior Errer Collecktor

    To answer one of your questions, it is not a proof, as the edge of the coin shows it is chamfered ( rounded bevel ) so it would not jam a gumball or similar cent machine , which they still had in the 60s. Proofs had strict right angle edges. The others have been answered . Obviously we only see the photos and any attribution companies will want it in hand to judge it and it can be costly. Its your coin , so you can put it in a holder and keep it for a while. Do some searches on the mint process and how the edges are turned up during the process of producing a coin. Best wishes, Jim
     
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  18. Santinidollar

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    The edges give away that it’s not a proof. I’d take the advice of these guys on whether it’s a die cap or not.
     
  19. USCoinCollector42

    USCoinCollector42 Well-Known Member

    I'm sorry if you can't handle the truth but your coin definitely isn't a proof or a die cap.

    Cents struck in the early 1960s have the so-called 'concave' appearance; they are well struck and relatively high relief compared to later cents. A capped die will be very noticeable and in many cases, details/lettering will be poorly struck and almost unreadable.

    In addition, proof coins have very distinct mirror-like fields (background). Yours does not have this unique look.

    Here's an example of what a proof from 1963 would look like (not my image).
    s-l300.jpg

    It's still a lovely uncirculated coin though :)
     

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  20. Jason yarber

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    Ok thanks but Idk how u can't see the coins is concaved and shaped like a bottle cap if it's not a die cap why is it concaved and the words turn into the coin? Not the rim but the words
     
  21. Jason yarber

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    Thank u but it's not just the edges the words turn up also and it's concaved I'm new to this but when I sent the pic to heritage auctions they are the ones that fold me it was a diecap but they only take really expensive coins for auction so I've been researching g the die cap errors and this one seems to meet the qualifications if it's not then I'm wrong I guess I'm just going by what they said and what I've read is be more than happy to share the heritage auction identification with u guys they didn't say it was a proof I just thought it might be because of how good of shape it is thank u for ur advice
     
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