Whats The Difference Between Specimen And Proof Coins?

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dealndeal Valued Member Canada 96 Posts	Posted 12/05/2016 4:53 pm Are Specimen and Proof coins the same or is there a difference? Thank you... Report this Post to the Staff

clairhardesty Pillar of the Community United States 1027 Posts	Posted 12/05/2016 4:59 pm The term Specimen has come to be applied (especially by TPGs) to what the mint calls "Uncirculated" and "Enhanced Uncirculated" coins, most notably ASEs. The Proof and Ultra Cameo Proof label is usually reserved for what the mint calls "Reverse Proof" & "Proof" coins. In general, the Proof coins command a slightly higher price in part at least because they go through a generally more involved minting process. Report this Post to the Staff
D Pillar of the Community Canada 899 Posts	Posted 12/05/2016 5:08 pm Some good replies here: http://goccf.com/t/160751 Report this Post to the Staff
MoneyPenney Pillar of the Community Canada 2984 Posts	Posted 12/05/2016 7:55 pm Quote: There are no Canadian proof coins before 1973. Yes, but the RCM had Proof Like Sets before 1973. They had them from 1954 onwards. Originally they came in white holders and later in seal cellophane packaging. Report this Post to the Staff
dealndeal Valued Member Canada 96 Posts	Posted 12/09/2016 10:43 am Thanks guys, that helps a lot! Report this Post to the Staff
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