Lincoln Cent 1960 Proof Red US Coins?

[Guest]

Is this cent truly a proof coin?
Looks too shiny from the pictures.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lincoln-Cent-1960-Proof-Red-US-Coins-/300716091543?pt=Coins_US_Individual&hash=item4604136897

[Maineman750]

For one, I don't believe the coin pictured is the one you will recieve...read the description below where it says "there are likely to be one or more spots or lightly clouded fields. That is enough to turn me off.

[liveandievarieties]

To answer your question, are you familiar with what a proof coin is? Google it and let us know what you think then- I'm not being a wise guy- it's good practice for learning.

[tman]

Proof coins

Thanks liveandievarieties as I took your suggestion and found this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proof_coinage .
The site answered a few questionsI had about proof coins.
So the 1960 proof cent listed should be fine.

Thanks
"T"

[seal006]

I have seen proof that were so shiny that it looked like the letters were sitting on a sheet of glass. You could see the reflection of the letters underneath the actual letters. Proof coins are in a league all their own.

[liveandievarieties]

Nicely done T! Cool to see you picked up some useful information.

[papascoins]

Early Lincoln Proofs

I have seen proof that were so shiny that it looked like the letters were sitting on a sheet of glass. You could see the reflection of the letters underneath the actual letters. Proof coins are in a league all their own.

They sure are!!

Many of my Early Lincoln Proof coins look like this. The early 60's had many with hardly any, or, NO cameo.

[BadThad]

The coin pictured is definately a proof. Keep in mind, not all proofs are equal, just like business strikes....some suck, some are okay and others are superb. IMO, you should only buy proofs that you can first see in hand. The subtle differences make a world of difference in quality and how they will look in 20 years. If a proof has haze or spots, chances are these problems will continue to develop over time. TAKE YOUR TIME AND SEEK QUALITY COINS. Don't just be in a huge rush to fill holes. The key to building a strong Lincoln collection is patience.

[seal006]

TAKE YOUR TIME AND SEEK QUALITY COINS. Don't just be in a huge rush to fill holes. The key to building a strong Lincoln collection is patience.

Sage advice from a experienced collector.