Proof Coins: What's Your Take? Love 'Em Or Hate 'Em? - Page 4

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sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 12/14/2015 02:26 am Susuman: WOW ! That is some achievement ! Report this Post to the Staff
Susuman Pillar of the Community United States 595 Posts	Posted 12/14/2015 02:54 am I'm not there yet, but making progress. Report this Post to the Staff
llewellin Pillar of the Community United States 1005 Posts	Posted 12/14/2015 03:24 am 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. Edited by llewellin 12/14/2015 03:31 am Report this Post to the Staff
davec13 Pillar of the Community United States 757 Posts	Posted 12/14/2015 09:14 am 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. Report this Post to the Staff
PlumCrazy814 Pillar of the Community United States 883 Posts	Posted 12/18/2015 02:52 am I love Proofs. I don't love US Mint issue prices of them in nearly all cases. Report this Post to the Staff
srs77 Pillar of the Community United States 3175 Posts	Posted 12/18/2015 08:20 am 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 Report this Post to the Staff
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