how to tell a 1990 s penny with no s ?

Perhaps "reflective" would be more explanatory than simply "shiny".

Additionally, the "Proof" manufacturing process produces very high, if not sharp edges on Lincoln Cents.

BTW, the existence of proof coins found in circulation is directly related to their actual value. Just because it's a proof does not mean that it has a value more than it's face value.

Once I bust up a proof set for a specific coin, I usually just spend the rest if they aren't anything special as it is too costly for me to try and sell them.

 

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not proofs.

 

You'll know a proof when you see it. The difference between a circulation strike and proof strike is dramatic.

The proof surface is mirror like, not just shinny. Abe's portrait will also be like a cameo set in the middle of the mirror field.

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Hello everyone, I'm new here, I want to know if you have any value a coin "1990 no s" because I have 2 in good condition, can someone please explain.

 

Just a normal cent, read the old posts in this thread they explain the difference.

 

What if those pennies happen to be uncirculated and purchased directly from the mint as part of a set?

 

What is the value of a 1990 no s proof penny?

 

Ok so im new to this also and need more help with the whole rim thing. If its not to much trouble and when you get time
And so im clear on this neither one of these two are a "no s" right other than not having the s they're referring to a proof

 

So neither one of these are the "no s" correct

 

Look at the images in Post #23 and tell us if you think your coins look like those. If you aren't sure, then maybe you should stop searching for any "No S" proof coins.

Chris

 

Wow aren't you helpful. So you're telling me even if these coins managed to get put into circulation... Considering kids do exist... But you're telling me no matter what happens to it or how much abuse it takes going through a coins everyday life in circulation, it will still look as perfect as that photo up there. Well thank god... Thanks for the help

 

Neither of those coins are proofs. With the amount of luster they have remaining they would still have some of that reflective proof look if they were. Those have the luster and surfaces of a normal circulated business strike.

 

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to tell the difference between a circulation strike and a proof strike.

Chris

 

Thanks for the help

 

This is true...it is easy for those of us who have done this for a long time. It can also sometimes get annoying when people ask the same questions over and over. However this place exists for education purposes. For both newbies and those of us with experience. We may have answered this question 50 times but a given member hasn't asked it that many.

 

As for you dude, it might not take a rocket scientist but considering all i did was ask a question about a coin that has been in circulation for over 25 years (the ones i have not the proofs) and considering i just joined yesterday how about you try being helpful to new collectors and a new mumber rather than looking like some smartass that comments with 0 help

 

What! If they don't know how to read, then how do you expect them to understand anything at all?

Chris

 

I read this whole forum before posting, as well as half of another after. It seems to me like you're the type of person who talks about whatever without knowing what it is he's even talking about. The fact is i posted pictures to get help. No thanks to you i got that help. However ... If a proof got put into circulation in 1990... And just got found last year to answer the question you asled being a smartass. Yes i do think thats what it would have ended up resembling. Its a penny not everyone knows of its importance. Therefore it would have been dropped, touched handled, slung around pockets, dropped on pavement, and wemt to a bank and back out all inside of 1 month... 25 + years of that and yeah It'll start looking like a regular old penny. Oh my bad thats just my opinion.

 

It also doesn't take a rocket scientist to treat other people with respect. In addition to no "S" it must also be a proof. If a proof coin has been in circulation long enough it would be difficult if not impossible to differentiate it from a circulation strike. The coins pictured however don't really show that much wear. Proof coins do sometimes find there way into circulation but it is a very small percentage, if you add the rarity of a no "S" into the equation the odds of finding one in circulation would be incredibly small. I hope you hang around and learn with us.

 

Oh, I'm sorry! I didn't know you were lacking common sense.

Chris