1965 Penny. Is this just a regular business strike? 1 1

[KoyMihn]

[Hoghead515]

Yes. A proof has polished mirror like fields. They came in sets bought from the us mint. It would be very very rare to find one in circulation. 

[powermad5000]

Yes. Business strike.

[Sandon]

    Why did you think that this was anything other than a circulation strike?

    Actually, there were no proof coins issued dated 1965, 66, or 67. The "Special Mint Sets" issued in those years usually have a strong strike and a somewhat prooflike finish. This coin has a regular, frosty finish and some striking weakness, especially at the center of the steps on the reverse.

[EagleRJO]

If you are curious if a coin is proof or proof-like hold a #2 pencil up to it and see if you can read the pencil lettering in the fields.

Thanks to @J P M for this old-school trick. 

Edited October 25, 2023 by EagleRJO

[RWB]

"Is this just a regular business strike?"

It is a normal circulation strike one-cent coin.

[EagleRJO]

On 10/25/2023 at 1:08 PM, RWB said:

... business strike?

On 10/25/2023 at 1:08 PM, RWB said:

... normal circulation strike

Technically correct using the vernacular of the mint, but the only thing that sticks in my side is when it's mint state, which then becomes an "uncirculated circulation strike" ... an apparent oxymoron.

P.S.  Many consider that "circulation strike" and "business strike" are interchangeable as circulation issue coins are those intended for use in commerce or business.  This includes PCG$ and NGS in their discussion on grading.  For example NGC states: "Circulation issues, which are also called “business strikes,” are coins that are made for commerce" ... https://www.ngccoin.com/news/article/8602/learn-grading-hierarchy-of-grades-designations-and-strike-characters/

Edited October 26, 2023 by EagleRJO

[RWB]

On 10/25/2023 at 2:00 PM, EagleRJO said:

an apparent oxymoron.

Shhhhh...don't tell anyone; they'll want one.