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Pillar of the Community
United States
3499 Posts |
Hi everyone,I just found this impaired proof Jefferson Prez dollar in circulation. However, it is scratched up and Jefferson's face is a bit darker than in the picture. So I'm just not sure what to do with it. Would you say that I should hold onto it or just figure that it is kaput at this point and spend it? thanks.   |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
2805 Posts |
Well, I like impaired proofs - if you want to ditch it, I'll trade you for a shiny new loonie.
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New Member
United States
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what is an impaired proof?
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
3499 Posts |
ray_keeney- it's a proof that has been mistreated, beaten up a little bit, and possibly even circulated, as happened to my example. So it is a proof that just isn't that great, yet the entire point of proofs is that they are great.
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Bedrock of the Community
13014 Posts |
Ray a proof thats generally seen circulation like that with the hazy fields or scratched up one. Basically one thats one thats not in good shape
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2850 Posts |
I would keep it if I found it. I like proofs even if they are impaired.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
927 Posts |
I got an impaired proof Presidential dollar in a roll a few months ago. It had a weird finish to it so I had a feeling it was a proof even before I saw the mintmark. I am keeping it just because it is proof. I doubt it will ever be worth a premium but it doesn't matter. |
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Valued Member
United States
217 Posts |
I would use it as a pocket piece. Make it into a PF-01 :P
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Pillar of the Community
United States
979 Posts |
For a dollar, I'd keep it. I always keep NIFC coins
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8137 Posts |
If I were you I would keep it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2311 Posts |
It might be valued at like 1.25.
Your best off keeping it.
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Moderator
 United States
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A found proof is a rescued proof. Keep it.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
Israel
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I think it's easy. If it was worth your time to discuss it here - it has to worth the 1$ it cost to keep it  . |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3499 Posts |
Yep, I suppose that I'll keep it. Thanks, everyone.
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Posted 10/06/2013 9:41 pm
