1940 British Penny - Could this be a proof coin?

[CoinFiend-migration]

Hello everyone,

 

I was on eBay when I saw a 1941 British Mint set for sale. I bought it and it recently arrived, once I opened it I noticed that the Penny was 1940 not 1941. All of the coins were Obverse side up and I am guessing the person didn't see the date. There is an obvious difference between this penny and that of the half-penny that came with it...

 

Anyone who has any idea or comment, by all means please do so. Let me know what you guys think...

 

 

[Conder101]

From what I see, No.

[CoinFiend-migration]

Thanks Conder for your input, I appreciate someone helping me.

[physics-fan3.14]

No, it looks polished (cleaned) to me.

[coinman1794]

Hello everyone,

 

I was on eBay when I saw a 1941 British Mint set for sale. I bought it and it recently arrived, once I opened it I noticed that the Penny was 1940 not 1941. All of the coins were Obverse side up and I am guessing the person didn't see the date. There is an obvious difference between this penny and that of the half-penny that came with it...

 

Anyone who has any idea or comment, by all means please do so. Let me know what you guys think...

 

 

 

This piece just looks harshly cleaned.

[Conder101]

My problem was the sharpness just isn't there, rounded rims etc.

[RWB]

Not a proof. Just polished and abused.