1949 Israel 50 Pruta Coin. How To Identify A Proof.

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BigSilver Pillar of the Community United States 2843 Posts	Posted 05/15/2017 11:11 pm The circulation strike is very common for this year. The proof is fairly scarce with only 20K minted. This coin was purchased in a cellophane. It doesn't strike me (no pun intended) as a proof, but I was wondering about the following points. Is this original packaging by any chance? Were there unc issues in a plastic like this? What would identify a coin as a proof, bearing in mind that early proof often do not look as proof-like as modern proofs. I have attached a picture, but they are taken through the plastic. Hardly worth much. Report this Post to the Staff

AJL Valued Member Israel 84 Posts	Posted 06/30/2017 11:36 am It is so hard to tell. I don't recall the proof ever having the pearl on bottom. It is also a circulated coin, so mostly likely not a proof. Report this Post to the Staff
BigSilver Pillar of the Community United States 2843 Posts	Posted 06/30/2017 12:26 pm Thanks AJL. This coin is not circulated, ~~but I see your point about the pearl.~~ EDIT: i found this https://www.PCGS.com/SetRegistry/my...47599/114981 shows a proof WITH a pearl. Edited by BigSilver 06/30/2017 12:41 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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