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United States
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Valued Member
United States
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So, now, I am addicted to proofs.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Here is the 50 cent coin in the 2016 Business strike and proof sets, What's NOT to like about the proof coin ?  |
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 United States
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That is a nice looking pair, Trout.  |
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United States
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I get a proof set and mint set from the US mint every year and then I break the coins out to go into my Dansco albums as I collect all the coins in these sets. I also buy the Proof and MS grade modern commemoratives released from the mint every year as I have a full set of those in Proof and Mint State.
I recently started buying proof sets from 1964 back to 1950 and I currently have from 1964 back to 1954. The 4 from 1953 to 1950 are pretty pricy and it will be a while before I buy those.
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United States
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I have loads of proofs, you wouldn't believe it.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Proof coins are of great interest to me, provided they were not intended to be marketed to the collector.
That, for me, means proofs before about 1960, in standard metals.
That means I only have a very few proofs that fit the requirement. They are almost always very rare, and thus almost always far too expensive for me to buy.
These early proofs do not have the spectacular presentation that modern proofs do, but they are nevertheless the best examples of what the Mint can achieve for the particular issue of the time. They were struck to provide the standard of minting that was to be aimed for.
These coins are of little value if their condition is significantly less than perfect FDC (Fleur De Coin), unless they are struck off metal.
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United States
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I am divided on proofs. New proof sets, since about 1990, I am not so interested in because they seem to be just making a bunch of versions of the same coins. However, older proof sets I love. I have most sets between 1936 and 1990 and completing this sequence is one of my collecting goals. Nothing beats the proof coins from the 1800s. Unfortunately, they are expensive. I am about half-way through a proof set (minus gold) for 1883. It is a neat year because there are 3 different nickels, a 3 cent coin, and the Trade dollar. I almost bought a proof 1883 half at a show a couple weeks ago, but decided against it because it looked over dipped. |
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Susuman: WOW ! That is some achievement !  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm not there yet, but making progress.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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For me it depends on the design. I like to get the proof quarters every year to see the new designs in person before I see them in circulation and to fully appreciate the design for what it is, but for bullion, like silver or gold eagles, I really think the uncirculated finish just looks better. You seem to lose a lot of the character of the precious metal when making a mirror finish, so the proofs just don't look as distinct or impressive for precious metal issues.
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12/14/2015 03:31 am
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United States
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Quote:Nothing beats the proof coins from the 1800s. Unfortunately, they are expensive. I am about half-way through a proof set (minus gold) for 1883. It is a neat year because there are 3 different nickels, a 3 cent coin, and the Trade dollar. I almost bought a proof 1883 half at a show a couple weeks ago, but decided against it because it looked over dipped. I have an 1883 no cents proof nickel, unfortunately it's in a details holder. At one point I was thinking about making the ultimate 7070 of all proofs and started picking up random proof coins here and there. I soon realized I could never complete it, so the profs got stuffed in the back of the safe. |
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United States
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I love Proofs. I don't love US Mint issue prices of them in nearly all cases.
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United States
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Neither really. I have some, don't go out of my way to find them but as always, if a coin(s) peaks my interest and I can afford it then I shall have it  |
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