Possible 1914 Matte? Cherrypicked

[ZagNut]

Back in 1972 here in NE Pennsylvania there was a major flood caused Agnes. Well I inherited a large collection recently and a large portion of the coins were in disarray and mostly just canned together by denomination. Anyways I've found every key date so far in just goin through part of these canned loose or raw coins, circulated etc. in all grades from Poor to High MS. Anyways I just came across this and it does have the key markers, the Die Scuff(small patch of die scratches)below the chin and a Die Chip on the NE of the 1st 1 in the date and has the flat squared off edges known for Matte Proof coins. But, for a 1914 Matte Proof, although the coin was unfortunately put through wear and tear. Also it looks like some of the original dullish Matte toning is still left on the coin, most prominent on the reverse. Check it out and give me your opinion. Thanks I also have a 1916 nearly identical but in a little better shape.

[wavysteps]

Do you honestly expect an adequate answer on a coin that is more than likely less than a G-4?

It is a 1914 Lincoln cent that is in lower a lower grade and nothing more.

[jcuve]

All indications are that it is a worn business strike 1914 and I am not even sure how one could prove otherwise as all needed characteristics have been largely worn away.

[ZagNut]

I'm tryin my best to learn more about error, variety and type coins. I post so I can learn from mistakes and help better my observations and opinions but thank you for the help

[Rhubarb]

I agree with both Jason and B.J. It could at one time been a "Matte" but now it looks likes general circulation.

[cents1st]

Your cent is a little unusual: D-Mint planchets are "red" an ear-mark for genuine 1914-D pieces. I have not seen a "red" P-Mint. The supply of the D-Mint pieces were over annealed theyby giving them a 'red' hue. This seems to be one of this particular shipment from a certain mine Montana. Evidently some went to P-Mint also. You can rule out it being a matte proof.