lincoln cent matte proof question.

[amosamos16]

Recently my oldest sister passed away at the ripe old age of 83 ten years my senoir. Her husband had passed a few years before and had some coins. When we went to the funeral for my sister her oldest boy said uncle amos i know you collect coins can you take a look and see if there is anything of value, i did and in a 2x2 there was a 1909 vdb marked mpl on the front. I used his old loupe and computer to find out all i could the rim is square and very bold strike, amost blueish in color. On one site i found there was 3 pup to look for, none of those polish scratches are there and the cresent die chip on the back is not there. My question is i know nothing of the mpl set, if those markers are missing but the rim is square and a bold strike could this still be a mpl? And if so does anyone on this site atribute them? I have no pics of it, my nefew has the coin. Thanks ahead of time

[BadThad]

There are many proof like business strikes, so they are fairly difficult to attribute. The die markers are pretty well-known. Without pictures, I doubt any one can help you. However, the bluish color is encouraging.....the MPL's are known for taking on some nice color/toning.

[WaterSport]

One pair of dies was used to make all 1194 1909 VDB MPL. If that crescent is not there, its not an MPL.

WS

[amosamos16]

thanks that was my other question how many dies were used. well its not then we all can hope!

[Brad]

I would send it to ANACS if you want to be sure. Post pics and we can tell you what we think.