1990 LMC & 1976 Roosevelt Proofs Found In Circulation

Hi! Thank you for the reply. Yes, I understand they are impaired because the have been in circulation. I'm referring to proofs that are not proof quality before they wind up there. These two I found in change have rims that are uneven with the appearance of double rimming on one side. And very rough to the touch. I'm sure I'm using the wrong nomenclature to describe the imperfection, collar maybe? but I see it all the time on regular coins. Some worse than others. I have also found proofs that are very well defined with no apparent flaws and have retained their shiny luster. Of course, my idea of a proof may be skewed, it probably is, but I assume they are meant to be of higher quality in general. I surely wouldn't be happy with either coin had I paid a premium for them in a set.

My question was only to gain knowledge. It would make sense if the mint dumped poorly struck proofs into circulation but as you say, they aren't meant to be perfect and the mint doesn't doesn't release them. So I will take it these coins I found ended up there the normal way. Many thanks for taking time to answer. I'm sure it won't be the last uninteresting question I ask. &

It's not a D that took a hit. What makes you think that? Its an S, although an ugly one that resembles a figure 8 more that it does an S.

That is not a railroad rim,it is a Rim Fin.
John1