Are these both PROOFS?! Help.

[GimmeSomeSilver]

I believe that the half-dollar is a proof but i'm not too sure about the penny. I could use some advice from the elders. Haha. Thanks.

HH,
Cody.

 

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[ImpurestStewart]

Half def. Is a proof. As for the penny, San Fransico made pennies for circulation during that year. So I have no idea!!! Lol

 

[Generic_Lad]

I'd say yes for the half, but most likely not the penny.

 

[azlegends]

The half is, but I don't think the penny is.

 

[ImpurestStewart]

Enamel probably knows more about this than any of us so I am sure he will post on it!

 

[Tuberale]

The half to me looks like it has been circulated, but originally a proof. Now would grade low proof (PR63-PR64).

I don't think the penny is a proof. Doesn't have the mirror luster seen on proofs, which are double-stamped on special mirror-like planchets.

The penny is pretty good condition, but not to a proof level.

 

[GimmeSomeSilver]

I appriciate all the replies! Thank you guys. At least I know I have about a $7 proof half dollar. Now only IF it were silver!

 

[captainfwiffo]

Proofs were not minted at San Francisco in 1968. Unfortunately, there is probably little or no demand for a scuffed up clad proof half dollar, so it's probably only worth a tad more than face.

 

[GimmeSomeSilver]

Proofs were not minted at San Francisco in 1968. Unfortunately, there is probably little or no demand for a scuffed up clad proof half dollar, so it's probably only worth a tad more than face.

I'm still getting more than I paid for it!

 

[enamel7]

Half is definitely a proof. Cent is not. You can check the cent for other things like repunched mint mark or doubling. It is in nice condition for a business strike.
HH
enamel7

 

[Th3Offspring]

i agree, def for the half, nay for the cent. Congrats

 

[BuffaloBoy]

The penny is not a proof.

The half dollar is though.

 

[GimmeSomeSilver]

I believe that the half-dollar is a proof but i'm not too sure about the penny. I could use some advice from the elders. Haha. Thanks.

HH,
Cody.

Thanks for all the responses!

 

[jrf30]

I appreciate all the replies! Thank you guys. At least I know I have about a $7 proof half dollar. Now only IF it were silver!

Actually, you have about a $0.75 proof half. Being a circulated (Impaired is the word most of us use here) proof means it is not worth near what a proof shows in any of the books.

I've sold a few hundred that looked like that. All for 75 cents per proof. I keep them and then sell in groups, but you don't get much for impaired proofs.

The penny is not proof. Just an S mint mark.

Good job on a proof half though (even if only worth a little over face)