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1990 No S Proof Lincoln Cent
A Proof die missing its S mint mark.
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How to identify it
- A mirror-finish proof (only from proof sets) with NO S under the date
- Normal 1990-S proofs have an S; a circulation 1990 has no mirror fields
What to check
What a genuine 1990 No S Proof shows:
- S mint mark on a proof (1990): NoBelow the date of this mirror-finish proof, is the S mint mark present?
- Proof finish (mirror fields, frosted design): YesDoes the coin have mirror-like fields and sharp, often frosted, design (a proof), rather than normal satin mint lustre?
To check yours, photograph
- Mint mark close-up
Fakes and look-alikes
A normal proof with a removed S, or a circulation coin, may be offered as one. Have it authenticated by PCGS or NGC before buying or selling.
Specs
- Series
- Lincoln Memorial Cent
- Year
- 1990
- Mint
- San Francisco
- Strike
- Proof
- Mint mark
- Below the date, on the front
- Metal
- Copper-plated zinc (97.5% zinc, 2.5% copper)
- Weight
- 2.50 g
- Mintage
- 3,055
Estimate: the Mint doesn't report the No S proofs separately; Wikipedia's mintage table gives about 3,055.
Source: Wikipedia - Designer
- Victor David Brenner (obverse), Frank Gasparro (reverse)
Other varieties of this date
- 1990-S ProofSan Francisco · Proof · 3,296,504 made
Other 1990 pennies
1990 penny values · Every Lincoln Memorial Cent · Penny value chart