1925 Proof Penny

The 1925

Proof

A coin struck from specially prepared dies to strike a superior quality coin not intended for circulation

 

proof penny is a

Proof of record

A proof or specimen strike intended to represent a circulation piece produced for mint records

 

proof of record striking produced at the Melbourne

Mint

a facility that produces coins

 

mint. Whilst not particularly scarcer than the other

Proof

A coin struck from specially prepared dies to strike a superior quality coin not intended for circulation

 

proof pennies from 1923 to 1933, the

Proof

A coin struck from specially prepared dies to strike a superior quality coin not intended for circulation

 

proof 1925 penny enjoys strong premiums over the other issues due to its perceived scarcity owing to the

Key date

A difficult date to acquire in any grade, hence being the key to a series

 

key date

Business strike

A coin struck for circulation

 

business strike (Learn more about the 1925 Proof Penny) as seen with a 2009 sale at $291,250 (Noble Numismatics, 2009).

The penny, like other

Proof

A coin struck from specially prepared dies to strike a superior quality coin not intended for circulation

 

proof pennies of the era, is known by fewer than 10 examples and can be characterized by a flawless strike with a strong presence of

Die polishing striations

Raised lines on the surface of a coin caused by abrasive polishing of the die that struck it

 

die polishing striations, even

Rim beading

Beads or denticles around the rim of a coin

 

rim beading and a semi-mirror finish, though this may lost through toning.

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