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  • 1940 Matte Cent

    Hello all, pick this up at and it looks to be a matte finish 1940 Lincoln penny. I looked online for further knowledge but it does not show anything about 1940 Matte cents. The only cents I found where early cents and the recent coins that where found. Could this be an example of one. I compared the online photos and it has all the characteristics of being a Matte Proof. Thank you for the help.
    Edward M.
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    Kinda hard to see the detail for proofing but it does appear you do have a moderate die clash noticeable on the reverse. Good Luck

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    • #3
      I see the die clash on the reverse. Proofing is hard to see as well. i have a 1940 slabbed MS 67 and yours does seem to have some more detail in the hair so I'm not sure. Good luck though!

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      • #4
        The rims do not have the characteristics of a proof so I am inclined to think it is a business strike.
        Jason Cuvelier

        CONECA
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        • #5
          Matte proof surfaces

          Matte proofs have no luster, the process removes it. Matte's refract light, Unc's reflect light. The one in the picture, the rims are not even close, sorry. The rims on proofs are 'square' and edge (3rd side) are brilliant. Central detail (bow-tie, beard) have sharp details. Buy a common one: 1912 to use for side-by-side comparison.

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