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I shopped at Home Depot late this afternoon and when I received my change, I glanced at it and thought the quarter looked somewhat shiner than I was used to. I thought perhaps it was the latest newly minted American Women issue. When I got home and checked, my mind was blown. It was a 1985-S proof! I'd never gotten a proof coin in change before. As you can see, it's been around a bit. The mirrors are a bit dull and the eagle has some dirt smudged just above its left wing tip. But that doesn't bother me at all. Chalk up another first in my coin collecting career.   |
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An impaired proof--great find!
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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Bedrock of the Community
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Bedrock of the Community
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Always fun to snag a circulating proof!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Nice circulation find!
Member of SPMC, FCCB, ANA and ANS. My U.S. Classic Commemorative Complete Set: https://www.NGCcoin.com/registry/co...sets/278741/My U.S. Fractional Note Set: https://notes.www.collectors-societ...eSetID=34188 |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Fun find, jpsned! I always wonder about the circumstances that led to a person cracking open a proof set for spending money.
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Bedrock of the Community
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Very nice find.  Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Pillar of the Community
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Another one that the Kid cracked open, Grandpa's proof set for candy.  . . . Great find ! |
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Excellent!  |
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nice impaired proof find in change!
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Pillar of the Community
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good eye, jpsned! nice find!
Edited by MrPink2018
11/09/2025 7:38 pm
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 to the Community, genuinecents! |
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