Proof Or Business, What Did I Get? 1976-S 40% Silver Coins (1 Ike, 2 JFK).

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Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6449 Posts	Posted 10/29/2024 3:14 pm I bought these coins on ebay at below silver content melt. The coins were sold as bullion coins for silver value and called "proof", but that might not mean much. The mass of each 1976-S coin is correct to be 40% silver, and the edge sandwich is also correct. Proof nickel for comparison. The Ike does reasonably reflect things in the fields. One Kennedy half looks glossier, and the other with spots seems less reflective. But they could also all just be scuffed up, circulated, or improperly stored proofs. All of them were dirty and hazy until I soaked them in acetone and wiped with Q-tips (they're bullion, after all). Any thoughts on what I actually got here? Report this Post to the Staff

Tacc Pillar of the Community United States 3535 Posts	Posted 10/29/2024 3:48 pm I happen to have a '76 proof set and the Quarter, 1/2 dollar & Ike dollar are far better looking strikes than what I see in your pictures. The edges would be my next indication area. The edges on your Ike look too rounded to be a proof. Just my observation. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 10/29/2024 4:20 pm I agree. The rims do not look squared enough to be proof, at last not in the images as they appear on my screen. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6449 Posts	Posted 10/29/2024 4:28 pm I had forgotten about the rims. However, when I put PCGS CoinFacts images for proof on the left and business on the right, I can't say that I see a huge difference. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 10/29/2024 4:47 pm Quote: However, when I put PCGS CoinFacts images for proof on the left and business on the right, I can't say that I see a huge difference. It probably does not really help you, but my PCGS proof and business strike Ikes are night and day. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6449 Posts	Posted 10/29/2024 5:25 pm I can understand that. At least one of the coins is pretty scratched across the whole surface. If you scrubbed a silver proof with a Scotch Brite pad and cleanser, would it look like a silver business strike? Hard to say. Report this Post to the Staff
Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6449 Posts	Posted 10/29/2024 6:17 pm They do pass the tissue test. I also added a War Nickel out of curiosity, and it also comes through the tissue reasonably well. The CN proof nickel is on the left, and is visibly dull. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 10/30/2024 12:56 pm Quote: If you scrubbed a silver proof with a Scotch Brite pad and cleanser, would it look like a silver business strike? Hard to say. I might argue they could look worse! Quote: They do pass the tissue test. I also added a War Nickel out of curiosity, and it also comes through the tissue reasonably well. The CN proof nickel is on the left, and is visibly dull. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94636 Posts	Posted 10/31/2024 12:31 pm They sure don't look to be proof, but nice purchase at below spot.. 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: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
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