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Gamall Maor New Member United States 15 Posts	Posted 02/20/2025 3:53 pm I won this at a local auction and was wondering why the obverse was cloudy and the reverse was not? The coin is still in the case from the mint and the other coins contained within are unaffected. And would this still be considered a proof? Thanks, Chris Report this Post to the Staff

jbuck Moderator United States 164495 Posts	Posted 02/20/2025 4:01 pm Quote: And would this still be considered a proof? Yes, once a proof, always a proof. Proof is a method of strike. The grades go all they way from PR01 to PR70. The lens is not airtight and environmental exposure can do crazy things over nearly 57 years. Coin Collector Since 1978 My Avatar My Old Avatar My 7070 My Eisenhower Dollars CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Marve65 Pillar of the Community United States 5798 Posts	Posted 02/20/2025 6:03 pm Looks like "Proof Haze". a dip in acetone and a thorough rinse in distilled water may work for you. Do not wipe the coin in any way as you will instantly scratch the mirrored surfaces. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Bedrock of the Community United States 13697 Posts	Posted 02/20/2025 6:41 pm to the CCF Yes - this is a proof strike coin that has experienced environmental issues over the years. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Too many hobbies .... too much work .... not enough time. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 59760 Posts	Posted 02/20/2025 8:57 pm To CCF! Your proof is showing environmental issues. Hazing is common, since the case is not airtight. Errers and Varietys. Edited by Errers and Varietys 02/20/2025 8:58 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 72213 Posts	Posted 02/21/2025 07:54 am to CCF. the 'milking' you see is very common on silver coins that have not been stored properly. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 47/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
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